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An [[Inertial Locator]] is a navigational aid. | An [[Inertial Locator]] is a navigational aid. | ||
* It enhances the abilities of [[Sensor]]s. | * It enhances the abilities of [[Sensor]]s. | ||
| − | + | * Inertial Locators rely on accurate [[metric]]s. | |
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== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
An [[Inertial Locator]] or '''Inertial Navigator''' indicates direction and distance traveled from any pre-set starting location and will show current position on an internally generated map, including altitude changes. Accurate to within 0.1% of total distance traveled, but must be reset if used in inertially compensated vehicles. It may be belt, arm or headset mounted, depending on manufacturer or intended use. | An [[Inertial Locator]] or '''Inertial Navigator''' indicates direction and distance traveled from any pre-set starting location and will show current position on an internally generated map, including altitude changes. Accurate to within 0.1% of total distance traveled, but must be reset if used in inertially compensated vehicles. It may be belt, arm or headset mounted, depending on manufacturer or intended use. | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 20 March 2019
| Inertial Locator | |
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| Type | Sensory Aid |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Cost | Cr1,200 |
| Size | 0.5 liters |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| TBD | |
An Inertial Locator is a navigational aid.
Description / Specifications
An Inertial Locator or Inertial Navigator indicates direction and distance traveled from any pre-set starting location and will show current position on an internally generated map, including altitude changes. Accurate to within 0.1% of total distance traveled, but must be reset if used in inertially compensated vehicles. It may be belt, arm or headset mounted, depending on manufacturer or intended use.
History & Background / Dossier
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References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 60,62.
- Referee's Gaming Kit
- Joe Fugate. "Traveller's Cache." MegaTraveller Journal 4 (1993): 90.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 25,33.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science