Difference between revisions of "Sepratron I"
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The energy density (burn duration * thrust / mass) of these boosters is just about a tenth of that of the larger boosters, making them an inefficient solution for most situations. | The energy density (burn duration * thrust / mass) of these boosters is just about a tenth of that of the larger boosters, making them an inefficient solution for most situations. | ||
| − | Initially, such a small [[w:Solid_rocket_booster|Solid Rocket Booster]] may seem pointless, but it can be a nice addition when you are detaching stages. By placing it on the stage to be detached, rotating the part so that it is facing towards the nose of the rocket, and setting up the staging correctly, the Sepratron can work as a break (assuming your nose is facing the direction of travel). From the perspective of the [[Command Module]], this has the effect of 'driving' the dead stage away from the rocket, which will let it be safely cleared out of the way. If enough of them are used in this way, the detached stage can slow down enough to de-orbit. | + | Initially, such a small [[w:Solid_rocket_booster|Solid Rocket Booster]] may seem pointless, but it can be a nice addition when you are detaching stages. By placing it on the stage to be detached, rotating the part so that it is facing towards the nose of the rocket, and setting up the staging correctly, the Sepratron can work as a break (assuming your nose is facing the direction of travel). From the perspective of the [[Command Module]], this has the effect of 'driving' the dead stage away from the rocket, which will let it be safely cleared out of the way. If enough of them are used in this way, the detached stage can slow down enough to de-orbit. Alternatively, if you are having trouble getting a heavy plane off the runway, you may mount a few on the body to perform a JATO, due to the fact when empty, they weigh almost nothing. |
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Revision as of 17:58, 23 February 2013
The Sepratron is a very tiny Solid Rocket Booster, though you would be unlikely to ever attempt to take off with it.
Usage
The energy density (burn duration * thrust / mass) of these boosters is just about a tenth of that of the larger boosters, making them an inefficient solution for most situations.
Initially, such a small Solid Rocket Booster may seem pointless, but it can be a nice addition when you are detaching stages. By placing it on the stage to be detached, rotating the part so that it is facing towards the nose of the rocket, and setting up the staging correctly, the Sepratron can work as a break (assuming your nose is facing the direction of travel). From the perspective of the Command Module, this has the effect of 'driving' the dead stage away from the rocket, which will let it be safely cleared out of the way. If enough of them are used in this way, the detached stage can slow down enough to de-orbit. Alternatively, if you are having trouble getting a heavy plane off the runway, you may mount a few on the body to perform a JATO, due to the fact when empty, they weigh almost nothing.
Description
| “ | Although formerly designated as "really pretty crappy", Kerbal Scientists have slowly warmed up to the Sepratron I's many uses, such as separating things. For best results, angle before use. — Periapsis Co. Rocket Supplies |
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Created by: NovaSilisko
