Difference between revisions of "Double-C Seismic Accelerometer"
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+ | The '''Double-C accelerometer''' measure how fast a craft is accelerating. | ||
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+ | == 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. | ||
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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.}} | ||
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− | + | == Changes == | |
+ | ;{{Version|0.18|}} | ||
+ | * Initial Release | ||
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Revision as of 07:57, 7 April 2013
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. |
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Changes
- Initial Release