Difference between revisions of "PresMat Barometer"
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| − | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. In [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[Advanced Exploration]], at level 6 of the [[technology tree]]. | + | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. In [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[Advanced Exploration]], at level 6 of the [[technology tree]]. Currently{{Check version||0.23.5}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]]. |
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| − | Currently{{Check version||0.23.5}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]]. | ||
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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | Displays atmospheric pressure to five significant figures, 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 [[Specific impulse|engine efficiency]]. | + | Displays atmospheric pressure to five significant figures in [[w:Atmosphere (unit)|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 [[Specific impulse|engine efficiency]]. |
While it is activated, the barometer drains 0.0075 [[Electric Charge]] per second (0.45 E/m, 27 E/hr). | While it is activated, the barometer drains 0.0075 [[Electric Charge]] per second (0.45 E/m, 27 E/hr). | ||
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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. | ||
;{{Version|0.22|}} | ;{{Version|0.22|}} | ||
| − | * Added | + | * Added functionality |
;{{Version|0.18|}} | ;{{Version|0.18|}} | ||
| − | * Initial | + | * Initial release |
{{Parts}} | {{Parts}} | ||
[[Category:Environmental sensors]] | [[Category:Environmental sensors]] | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 7 July 2014
| 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 Advanced Exploration, at level 6 of the technology tree. Currently[outdated], it has "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.
Description
| “ | A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air — Probodobodyne Inc. |
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Changes
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
- Added functionality
- Initial release
