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throwaway3neu94
·hace 5 años·discuss
> Do you think it a coïncidence that most spy satellites are launched from Vandenberg?

It's not a coincidence, it's geography.

It is desirable for reconnaissance satellites to cover the entire planet regularly. That means high inclination orbits. That means southward launches (as opposed to eastward). That requires a launch site with ideally lots of ocean and not a lot of population to the south/southeast.

The US does plenty of military launches into other orbits from the east coast.
throwaway3neu94
·hace 5 años·discuss
Foot hammock for my desk. $20 well spent. If you don't have one you're missing out.

You can find them on Amazon. Doesn't matter which vendor, they're all the same. Fits most desks.
throwaway3neu94
·hace 6 años·discuss
They should go down to 400ppm because the periodic autocalibration which is on by default assumes the lowest level seen in 24 hours is 400ppm.
throwaway3neu94
·hace 6 años·discuss
You should be using the newer version, MH-Z19B, not MH-Z19.

The protocol is compatible though.

Also note they come in up-to-3000ppm and up-to-5000ppm variants. Be sure to get the latter.

In case it helps anyone: a very fast way to get it working and get graphs is to connect it to a Raspberry Pi running HomeAssistant. Takes a few clicks and 3 lines of config.
throwaway3neu94
·hace 6 años·discuss
I agree, I've measured this as well. Window in adjacent room (with open door between rooms), window opened 5-10cm, CO2 level stays pretty much down.

I've also found that when all windows are closed, an air purifier seems to help (or a fan, lowest level is fine). Obviously it doesn't remove the CO2, but it seems to prevent buildup in the one corner where you are (bed, desk). I'm sceptical it's a problem but the data shows it is.