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The '''Double-C accelerometer''' measure how fast a craft is accelerating.
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== Usage ==
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Attached to the side of an ascent stage this device can be used to control your acceleration during launch to provide a better and constant ascent, using less fuel for the same orbit. The Double-C displays 4 significant figures, offering much better precision than the g-meter on the navball.
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On upper and cruise stages the [[Double-C accelerometer]] can be used to estimate the time needed to accelerate to a certain speed. Additionally it can be used to ''measure'' the spacecraft's current mass indirectly using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtons_Laws#Newton.27s_second_law Newton's second law].
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While active, the accelerometer drains 0.0075 [[Electric Charge]] per second (27 E/hr).
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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|A device for measuring the local acceleration of a spacecraft (either through movement, or the gravity of a planet). Warranty void if shaken
 
|A device for measuring the local acceleration of a spacecraft (either through movement, or the gravity of a planet). Warranty void if shaken
 
|Probodobodyne Inc.}}
 
|Probodobodyne Inc.}}
Made by NovaSilisko
 
==Uses==
 
Displays acceleration when right clicked. While it is activated, it slowly drains [[Electric Charge]].
 
 
Attached to the side of an ascent stage this device can be used to control your acceleration during launch to provide a better and constant ascent, using less fuel for the same orbit.
 
  
On upper and cruise stages the [[Double-C accelerometer]] can be used to estimate the time needed to accelerate to a certain speed. Additionally it can be used to ''measure'' the spacecraft's current mass indirectly using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtons_Laws#Newton.27s_second_law Newton's second law].
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== Changes ==
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* Initial Release
  
 
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Revision as of 07:57, 7 April 2013

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The Double-C accelerometer measure how fast a craft is accelerating.

Usage

Attached to the side of an ascent stage this device can be used to control your acceleration during launch to provide a better and constant ascent, using less fuel for the same orbit. The Double-C displays 4 significant figures, offering much better precision than the g-meter on the navball.

On upper and cruise stages the Double-C accelerometer can be used to estimate the time needed to accelerate to a certain speed. Additionally it can be used to measure the spacecraft's current mass indirectly using Newton's second law.

While active, the accelerometer drains 0.0075 Electric Charge per second (27 E/hr).

Description

A device for measuring the local acceleration of a spacecraft (either through movement, or the gravity of a planet). Warranty void if shaken

Probodobodyne Inc.

Changes

0.18
  • Initial Release