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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]]. Currently{{Check version||0.24.2}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]].
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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]].
 
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For some reason, it has a warranty void if exposed to air.
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
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]].
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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 [[Electric Charge]] per second (0.45 E/m, 27 E/hr).
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While it is activated, the barometer drains 0.0075 units of [[Electric Charge]] per second (0.45 {{mark|echu}}/m, 27 {{mark|echu}}/hr).
  
The PresMat cannot be used to earn [[science]] while in a vacuum or a very thin atmosphere.
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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 ==
 
== Product description ==
 
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|A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air
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|A device for measuring the local atmospheric pressure. Warranty void if exposed to air.
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|Probodobodyne Inc.}}
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
;{{Version|0.23.5|}}
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;[[1.2]]
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* Changed tech from Engineering 101 to Basic Science.
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* Changed costs.
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;[[1.0]]
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* Mass halved, max temp reduced from 3200 K to 1200 K.
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* Can now do science in vacuums.
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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|}}
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;[[0.22]]
 
* Added functionality
 
* Added functionality
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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;[[0.18]]
 
* Initial release
 
* Initial release
  
 
{{Parts}}
 
{{Parts}}
 
[[Category:Environmental sensors]]
 
[[Category:Environmental sensors]]
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[[Category:Science]]

Revision as of 21:34, 21 September 2020

PresMat Barometer
Part image
Environmental sensor by
Probodobodyne Inc

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 880.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.00500 t [N 1]
Drag 0.2 [N 1]
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 8 m/s
Research Survivability.png Survivability
Unlock cost 2 200 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration sensorBarometer.cfg
Experiment Atmospheric Pressure Scan
Electricity required 0.0075 ⚡/s

  1. 1.0 1.1 The mass and drag are from the part config, but the game handles it as physicsless.

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

1.2
  • 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