A. Understanding the Cold Cost
The planner derives your Net Consumption Rate (RNet)—heat lost per minute after sweater resistance (BSweater). That single value drives every downstream decision.
- Warmth Budget: Multiply RNet by your mission duration (TTrip) to find the total Warmth you must pack.
- Safety Buffer: Your TBuffer is the time left after consuming every planned supply. Keep this number positive to guarantee a safe retreat.