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| − | The '''2HOT Thermometer''' displays temperature to | + | The '''2HOT Thermometer''' displays temperature to 4 significant figures when activated; the reading is displayed in [[w:Kelvin|degrees Kelvin]]. When playing in [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[Engineering 101]], at the second tier the [[technology tree]]. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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| − | + | In general, temperature can rise while: | |
| − | The 2HOT can be used to earn [[science]] | + | * Approaching a celestial body hotter than space; |
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| + | * Entering an atmosphere; or | ||
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| + | * Firing engines | ||
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| + | Temperature can be reduced through: | ||
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| + | * [[Radiator_Panel_(small)|Radiator panels]]; or | ||
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| + | * [[Thermal_Control_System_(small)|Thermal control systems]] | ||
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| + | The 2HOT, however, measures ''ambient'' temperature. This can be used to determine temperature of the surrounding atmosphere, and sunlight will affect the measured temperature--but not in a consistent manner, as being in the shade can cause a lower read-outs, but getting close to [[Kerbol]] does not cause a higher read-out. | ||
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| + | The 2HOT can be used to earn [[science]] when exploring a [[celestial body]], and it will continue to tell the temperature in real-time once activated. Science, however, is only generated when a reading is recorded (e.g., "Logged"), much like the [[PresMat Barometer]]. | ||
== Product description == | == Product description == | ||
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{{Quote | {{Quote | ||
| − | |This thermometer is | + | |This thermometer is definitely not a store-bought model with some wires stuck to it. Warranty void if an engineer admits it's actually a store-bought model with some wires stuck to it. |
|Probodobodyne Inc.}} | |Probodobodyne Inc.}} | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
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;[[1.2]] | ;[[1.2]] | ||
* Changed tech from Basic Science to Engineering 101. | * Changed tech from Basic Science to Engineering 101. | ||
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| 2HOT Thermometer | ||
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| Environmental sensor by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 900.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.005 t [1] |
| Drag | 0.2 [1] | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  Engineering 101
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| Unlock cost | 2 500
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | sensorThermometer.cfg | |
| Experiment | Temperature Scan | |
| Collectable | Yes | |
| Rerunnable | Yes | |
| Resettable | Yes | |
| Electricity required | 0.0075 ⚡/s | |
| Packed volume | 1 l | |
| Stacking capacity | 3 units | |
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The 2HOT Thermometer displays temperature to 4 significant figures when activated; the reading is displayed in degrees Kelvin. When playing in career mode, it is available with Engineering 101, at the second tier the technology tree.
Usage
In general, temperature can rise while:
- Approaching a celestial body hotter than space;
- Entering an atmosphere; or
- Firing engines
Temperature can be reduced through:
- Radiator panels; or
The 2HOT, however, measures ambient temperature. This can be used to determine temperature of the surrounding atmosphere, and sunlight will affect the measured temperature--but not in a consistent manner, as being in the shade can cause a lower read-outs, but getting close to Kerbol does not cause a higher read-out.
The 2HOT can be used to earn science when exploring a celestial body, and it will continue to tell the temperature in real-time once activated. Science, however, is only generated when a reading is recorded (e.g., "Logged"), much like the PresMat Barometer.
Product description
| “ | This thermometer is definitely not a store-bought model with some wires stuck to it. Warranty void if an engineer admits it's actually a store-bought model with some wires stuck to it. — Probodobodyne Inc. |
” |
Changes
- Changed tech from Basic Science to Engineering 101.
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
- Added functionality
- Initial release
