Difference between revisions of "Communotron 88-88"
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The '''Communotron 88-88''' is a deployable [[antenna]], and is the antenna with the smallest transmission interval and highest total throughput. <!-- Previous edit described this part as having the lowest total throughput, an understandable error as in-game part description specs also indicate this. In-game part description specs for total throughput are not currently being calculated correctly, however, as they currently display the product of packet size and packet interval. True throughput rates (the rates the player will actually experience when playing the game) are the product of packet size and packet *frequency* (frequency being the inverse of interval).--> The Communotron 88-88 is deployed during [[science]] data transmission and retracted when transmission is complete. | The '''Communotron 88-88''' is a deployable [[antenna]], and is the antenna with the smallest transmission interval and highest total throughput. <!-- Previous edit described this part as having the lowest total throughput, an understandable error as in-game part description specs also indicate this. In-game part description specs for total throughput are not currently being calculated correctly, however, as they currently display the product of packet size and packet interval. True throughput rates (the rates the player will actually experience when playing the game) are the product of packet size and packet *frequency* (frequency being the inverse of interval).--> The Communotron 88-88 is deployed during [[science]] data transmission and retracted when transmission is complete. | ||
− | Currently, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]]. | + | Currently{{Check version||0.90}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]]. |
== Product description == | == Product description == |
Revision as of 14:07, 19 March 2015
Communotron 88-88 | ||
Antenna by Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics | ||
Radial size | Tiny, Radial mounted | |
Cost | (total) | 1 500.00 |
Mass | (total) | 0.100 t [1] |
Drag | 0.2 [1] | |
Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
Impact Tolerance | 7 m/s | |
Research | Automation | |
Unlock cost | 20 000 | |
Since version | 0.18 | |
Part configuration | commDish88-88.cfg | |
Antenna type | Direct | |
Antenna rating | 100 Gm | |
Packet size | 2 Mits | |
Transmission speed | 20.00 Mits/s | |
Electricity required | 10 ⚡/Mits | |
Packed volume | 60 l | |
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The Communotron 88-88 is a deployable antenna, and is the antenna with the smallest transmission interval and highest total throughput. The Communotron 88-88 is deployed during science data transmission and retracted when transmission is complete.
Currently[outdated], it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and massless part.
Product description
“ | The Communotron High-Gain Antenna, model 88-88 allows for long-range, high-speed communication. | ” |
Gallery
Extended Communotron 88-88 on a Command Pod Mk1
Changes
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
- Added Functionality
- Re-worked texture
- Initial Release