Densitometer

Densitometer
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Type	Sensory Aid
Tech Level	TL–13
Cost	Cr15,000
Size	15.0 liters
Weight	15.0 kg
Manufacturer	Various
Reference	TBD
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Handheld Densitometer
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Type	Sensory Aid
Tech Level	TL–15
Cost	Cr25,000
Size	3.0 liters
Weight	2.0 kg
Manufacturer	Various
Reference	TBD
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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.
• Densitometers rely on accurate metrics to quantify their readings and data.

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.

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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

• RADAR → LADAR → Densitometer → Neutrino Sensor → Neural Activity Sensor

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• 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