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| − | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. In [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[ | + | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. In [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[Space Exploration]], at level 5 of the [[technology tree]]. As of {{Version||0.24.2}}, it had "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]]. |
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* "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values. | * "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values. | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 28 April 2015
| PresMat Barometer | ||
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| Environmental sensor by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 880.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.005 t [1] |
| Drag | 0.2 [1] | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  Survivability
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| Unlock cost | 2 200
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | sensorBarometer.cfg | |
| Experiment | Atmospheric Pressure Scan | |
| Collectable | Yes | |
| Rerunnable | Yes | |
| Resettable | Yes | |
| Electricity required | 0.0075 ⚡/s | |
| Packed volume | 4 l | |
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The PresMat Barometer measures the current atmospheric pressure. In career mode, it is available with Space Exploration, at level 5 of the technology tree. As of 0.24.2 , it had "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and massless part.
Usage
Displays atmospheric pressure to five significant figures in standard atmospheres (atm), while active. A pressure below 0.0001 atm is shown as vacuum by the sensor. Lower atmospheric pressures markedly reduce lift and drag induced by the atmosphere, and cause a small change in engine efficiency.
While it is activated, the barometer drains 0.0075 Electric Charge per second (0.45 E/m, 27 E/hr).
The PresMat cannot be used to earn science while in a vacuum or a very thin atmosphere.
Product description
| “ | A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air | ” |
Changes
- Mass halved, max temp reduced from 3200 K to 1200 K.
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
- Added functionality
- Initial release
