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− | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. | + | The '''PresMat Barometer''' measures the current atmospheric pressure. In [[career|career mode]], it is available with [[Survivability]], at level 3 of the [[technology tree]]. As of {{Version||0.24.2}}, it had "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[physicsless part]]. |
+ | For some reason, it has a warranty void if exposed to air. | ||
+ | == Usage == | ||
+ | It shows pressure in kPa units. 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 units of [[Electric Charge]] per second (0.45 {{mark|echu}}/m, 27 {{mark|echu}}/hr). | |
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− | While | + | While in previous versions the PressMat could not be used to earn [[science]] in a vacuum, in 1.0 this was changed. The PresMat can now do science nearly anywhere. |
− | == | + | == Product description == |
{{Quote | {{Quote | ||
− | |A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air | + | |A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air. |
|Probodobodyne Inc.}} | |Probodobodyne Inc.}} | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
− | ; | + | ;[[1.2]] |
− | * Initial | + | * Changed tech from Engineering 101 to Basic Science. |
+ | * Changed costs. | ||
+ | ;[[1.0]] | ||
+ | * Mass halved, max temp reduced from 3200 K to 1200 K. | ||
+ | * Can now do science in vacuums. | ||
+ | ;[[0.23.5]] | ||
+ | * "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values. | ||
+ | ;[[0.22]] | ||
+ | * Added functionality | ||
+ | ;[[0.18]] | ||
+ | * Initial release | ||
{{Parts}} | {{Parts}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Environmental sensors]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Science]] |
Revision as of 21:34, 21 September 2020
PresMat Barometer | ||
Environmental sensor by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
Radial size | Radial mounted | |
Cost | (total) | 880.00 |
Mass | (total) | 0.00500 t [N 1] |
Drag | 0.2 [N 1] | |
Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
Volume | ? | |
Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
Research | Survivability | |
Unlock cost | 2 200 | |
Since version | 0.18 | |
Part configuration | sensorBarometer.cfg | |
Experiment | Atmospheric Pressure Scan | |
Electricity required | 0.0075 ⚡/s | |
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The PresMat Barometer measures the current atmospheric pressure. In career mode, it is available with Survivability, at level 3 of the technology tree. As of 0.24.2 , it had "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and physicsless part. For some reason, it has a warranty void if exposed to air.
Usage
It shows pressure in kPa units. 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 units of Electric Charge per second (0.45 ⚡/m, 27 ⚡/hr).
While in previous versions the PressMat could not be used to earn science in a vacuum, in 1.0 this was changed. The PresMat can now do science nearly anywhere.
Product description
“ | A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air. — Probodobodyne Inc. |
” |
Changes
- Changed tech from Engineering 101 to Basic Science.
- Changed costs.
- Mass halved, max temp reduced from 3200 K to 1200 K.
- Can now do science in vacuums.
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
- Added functionality
- Initial release