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sharkbit · 06-04-10, 07:17 PM

[QUOTE=Biggen;1411730There isn't a way to get range without knowing the ship I.D and its mast height is there when the map contacts are off?[/QUOTE]

Try Hitman's GUI 1.0. He doesn't use a split prism stadimeter. Range estimation is done visually based on the size of the object in the field of view of your UZO/scope or using the milliradian scale in same and doing a little maths. He gives some general guidelines on a height to use if you don't know the exact height.

I'm currently using it and getting better at estimating range visually using his aids.

Linky if interested:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167126

06-04-10, 07:17 PM	#25
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=Biggen;1411730There isn't a way to get range without knowing the ship I.D and its mast height is there when the map contacts are off?[/QUOTE] Try Hitman's GUI 1.0. He doesn't use a split prism stadimeter. Range estimation is done visually based on the size of the object in the field of view of your UZO/scope or using the milliradian scale in same and doing a little maths. He gives some general guidelines on a height to use if you don't know the exact height. I'm currently using it and getting better at estimating range visually using his aids. Linky if interested: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167126 __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”