Difference between revisions of "Densitometer"
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* It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]]. | * It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]]. | ||
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The {{TL|13}} densitometer is a backpack unit with a bulky detector array and handheld visual display control panel. The {{TL|15}} model is mounted on a wide, heavy belt and has a smaller display panel connected by a short range radio link (or cable if necessary). Both consume approximately 100 watts of power. | The {{TL|13}} densitometer is a backpack unit with a bulky detector array and handheld visual display control panel. The {{TL|15}} model is mounted on a wide, heavy belt and has a smaller display panel connected by a short range radio link (or cable if necessary). Both consume approximately 100 watts of power. | ||
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* [[RADAR]] → [[LADAR]] → [[Densitometer]] → [[Neutrino Sensor]] → [[Neural Activity Sensor]] | * [[RADAR]] → [[LADAR]] → [[Densitometer]] → [[Neutrino Sensor]] → [[Neural Activity Sensor]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:40, 12 March 2019
| Densitometer | |
|---|---|
 TBD | |
| Type | Sensory Aid |
| Tech Level | TL–13 |
| Cost | Cr15,000 |
| Size | 15.0 liters |
| Weight | 15.0 kg |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Reference | TBD |
| TBD | |
| Handheld Densitometer | |
|---|---|
TBD | |
| Type | Sensory Aid |
| Tech Level | TL–15 |
| Cost | Cr25,000 |
| Size | 3.0 liters |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Reference | TBD |
| TBD | |
The remote Densitometer is an outgrowth of gravity control technology and uses an object’s natural gravity to measure its density.
- It is a type of sensor.
- It may form part of a Ship Sensor Suite.
Description (Specifications)
The TL–13 densitometer is a backpack unit with a bulky detector array and handheld visual display control panel. The TL–15 model is mounted on a wide, heavy belt and has a smaller display panel connected by a short range radio link (or cable if necessary). Both consume approximately 100 watts of power.
History & Background (Dossier)
The densitometer records scan data in a three-dimensional matrix. The matrix is processed by the densitometer’s computer to provide a 3-dimensional density map of the scanned object or region. Large massive objects (like starships) can be located out to planetary range, while smaller objects (vehicles, heavy metal deposits) can be located at very distant range or less.
The fields produced by grav thrusters disrupt the densitometer. Any expecting person can "spoof" the densitometer by planting multiple objects of the appropriate density, or hiding the target object within a larger mass.
Technological Overview of Sensory Devices
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 03 (Digest Group Publications, 1985), 51.
- Joe Fugate. Grand Survey (Digest Group Publications, 1986), TBD.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 56.
- Geir Lanesskog. World Builder's Handbook (Mongoose Publishing, 2023), TBD.Joe Fugate, J. Andrew Keith, Gary L. Thomas. World Builder's Handbook (Digest Group Publications, 1989), TBD.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Traveller: The New Era (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), 346.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 24,33.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science