688(I) Sonar and radar confusion

tAKticool47 · 12-13-18, 12:28 PM

The other thing I think should be mentioned here is that you *rarely* bordering on *never* want to be using the radar.

In 688i I think there was one time I used the radar, and it was when you have to pick up a downed pilot in a raft, and I knew I was in the general area but I used the radar to pinpoint him off my bow.

It's a known, real-world fact that radar energy can be detected *at least* 5 times further than it produces an effective return -- so when you use your radar, you can be easily detected by everyone in the area FIVE TIMES+ further than your radar can be detected. Furthermore, unless in extreme situations or some particular special mission, a submarine *only* uses it's radar when surfaced and transiting to/from base or in restricted waterways, as a navigation aide.

So just figured i'd put that out there for you brother.

12-13-18, 12:28 PM	#1
tAKticool47 Bosun Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Nature Coast Posts: 61 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The other thing.. The other thing I think should be mentioned here is that you rarely bordering on never want to be using the radar. In 688i I think there was one time I used the radar, and it was when you have to pick up a downed pilot in a raft, and I knew I was in the general area but I used the radar to pinpoint him off my bow. It's a known, real-world fact that radar energy can be detected at least 5 times further than it produces an effective return -- so when you use your radar, you can be easily detected by everyone in the area FIVE TIMES+ further than your radar can be detected. Furthermore, unless in extreme situations or some particular special mission, a submarine only uses it's radar when surfaced and transiting to/from base or in restricted waterways, as a navigation aide. So just figured i'd put that out there for you brother.