From the speculation file...
Bellman, in defense of the argument against a baffled TA, all of the calculations of sound picked up by the array undergo a massive digital transformation before being displayed as signals with a bearing.
I believe that we may have computers sensitive enough to minimize any degredation.
Also, TA's, from any country, definately have a certain water-lifespan. That is, the more you run around with it streamed, the sooner you are going to have to be in port so someone can pull it apart.
EDIT: I can't even describe the avatar I have now...
