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| − | + | '''Kerbin''' is a planet which is home to the [[Kerbal_Space_Center|Space Center]] and the main focus of [[Kerbal Space Program]]. It has two [[moon]]s, named [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]]. It is the third planet in [[orbit]] around the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_classification#Class_M M class] star [[Kerbol]]. | |
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| − | '''Kerbin''' is | ||
== Topography == | == Topography == | ||
| − | Kerbin has a roughly equal distribution of liquid water and solid land, with polar icecaps and scattered deserts. Between versions 0.7 and 0.14.1 ( | + | Kerbin has a roughly equal distribution of liquid water and solid land, with polar icecaps and scattered deserts. Between versions {{version|0.7|}} and {{version|0.14.1|}} (including the current demo version of {{version|0.13.3|}}), some mountain ranges exceeded 600 m in height. The highest point was at approximately 900 m altitude.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=6446.0</ref> In versions {{version|0.14.2|}} and later, a new terrain engine has resulted in mountains exceeding 3 km high. The tallest mountain at least 3750 m.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=11388.msg176509#msg176509</ref> |
== Atmosphere == | == Atmosphere == | ||
| − | Kerbin has an atmosphere of unknown composition, though because Kerbin has plants and animals, it can be assumed there is O<sub>2</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>, and CO<sub>2</sub>. The atmosphere gets exponentially less dense as altitude increases (5 km scale height), and ends at 69,077.55 meters. | + | Kerbin has an atmosphere of unknown composition, though because Kerbin has plants and animals, it can be assumed there is O<sub>2</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>, and CO<sub>2</sub>. The atmosphere gets exponentially less dense as altitude increases (5 km scale height), and ends at 69,077.55 meters.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=2547.0 <br /> http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=5623.msg92331#msg92331</ref> |
<pre>Pressure == exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed] | <pre>Pressure == exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed] | ||
Density == 1.2223*exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed]</pre> | Density == 1.2223*exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed]</pre> | ||
| − | As of 0.15.2, atmospheric temperature varies with altitude in a roughly Earth-like manner. | + | As of {{version|0.15.2|}}, atmospheric temperature varies with altitude in a roughly Earth-like manner.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=14389.0</ref> |
== Natural Satellites == | == Natural Satellites == | ||
| − | In 0.12+ , Kerbin had a single [[moon]], | + | In 0.12+ , Kerbin had a single [[moon]], the [[Mun|Mün]]. With 0.15, Kerbin has a second satellite, [[Minmus]]. |
== Reference Frames == | == Reference Frames == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! | ! | ||
| − | ! Paid (0.17) | + | ! Paid ({{version|0.17|}}) |
| − | ! Demo (0.13.3) | + | ! Demo ({{version|0.13.3|}}) |
|- | |- | ||
!Rotational/Inertial transition | !Rotational/Inertial transition | ||
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| − | == | + | == Gallery == |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | File:NJ6qJ.jpg|A projection map of Kerbin, as of {{version|0.14.1|}} and before (including the demo) | |
| − | + | File:Kerbin color.png|An accurate full-colour projection map of Kerbin as of {{version|0.14.2|}} and above | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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{{Celestial Bodies}} | {{Celestial Bodies}} | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 28 September 2012
Kerbin is a planet which is home to the Space Center and the main focus of Kerbal Space Program. It has two moons, named Mun and Minmus. It is the third planet in orbit around the M class star Kerbol.
Topography
Kerbin has a roughly equal distribution of liquid water and solid land, with polar icecaps and scattered deserts. Between versions 0.7 and 0.14.1 (including the current demo version of 0.13.3), some mountain ranges exceeded 600 m in height. The highest point was at approximately 900 m altitude.[1] In versions 0.14.2 and later, a new terrain engine has resulted in mountains exceeding 3 km high. The tallest mountain at least 3750 m.[2]
Atmosphere
Kerbin has an atmosphere of unknown composition, though because Kerbin has plants and animals, it can be assumed there is O2, N2, and CO2. The atmosphere gets exponentially less dense as altitude increases (5 km scale height), and ends at 69,077.55 meters.[3]
Pressure == exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed] Density == 1.2223*exp(-alt(m)/5000) [units needed]
As of 0.15.2, atmospheric temperature varies with altitude in a roughly Earth-like manner.[4]
Natural Satellites
In 0.12+ , Kerbin had a single moon, the Mün. With 0.15, Kerbin has a second satellite, Minmus.
Reference Frames
| Paid (0.17) | Demo (0.13.3) | |
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| Rotational/Inertial transition | 100,000 m | 70,000 m |
| Warp | Minimum Altitude | |
| 1x | Any | |
| 2x | n/a | 0 m |
| 5x | 69,078 m (above the atmosphere) | |
| 10x | 69,078 m (above the atmosphere) | |
| 50x | 120,000 m | 150,000 m |
| 100x | 240,000 m | 300,000 m |
| 1,000x | 480,000 m | 600,000 m |
| 10,000x | 480,000 m | 1,200,000 m |
| 100,000x | 600,000 m | n/a |
Gallery
- NJ6qJ.jpg
A projection map of Kerbin, as of 0.14.1 and before (including the demo)
An accurate full-colour projection map of Kerbin as of 0.14.2 and above
Notes
- ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=6446.0
- ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=11388.msg176509#msg176509
- ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=2547.0
http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=5623.msg92331#msg92331 - ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=14389.0
