Problems to classify a contact (Kilo/Akula)

Figadas · 06-04-06, 10:07 PM

Hi guys, I need help to classify a contact. Currently I only play the Kilo but I'm planing to take a look also at Akula, so If someone could help me with both or at least one of them I'll be glad.

First of all, I'm not a sub expert so I'm always trying to learn everything by reading the user manual, a lot of docs/tutorials (subguru) and posts here.

Well, I know of a Sonar Profile that lists every sub/surface/torpedo frequencies, tpk and blades. I also know that subs like 688 at the Narrowband station has a sound profile graphic that helps you classify a contact. There you can see 4 frequencies to help you do it (they even have a little program that shows the sonar lay-out for each contact).

Anyway, my problem is with the Narrowband station on Kilo/Akula...often, at the station I receive 2 or 3 results with similar profiles and I dont't know what I have to do to be more precise and to make sure of which one listed is the right one, since some frequencies are close like a Cargo Ship and an Oiler.

Do I need to collect more info on other stations to add to the Narrowband to help me classify any contact? Do I need to come closer so the Narrowband itself will become more reliable or more precise?

I'm also looking for Akula/Kilo guides, does anyone know where I can find one?

TIA

regards

TLAM Strike · 06-04-06, 10:22 PM

Well easyest way would be to use your ESM mast and/or Periscope. Otherwise you will want to determin the blade count of the contact's screw(s) using DEMON and compare that to the potentional NB classifications numbers of blade in the USNI ingame browser. If you still have more than one possable class then try and find the ships speed and go to DEMON and imput the TPK of the possable classes. If that dosn't get you the class well... take a guess.

Figadas · 06-05-06, 09:34 AM

Thanks a lot TLAM Strike. I was using the Periscope to confirm but was affraid of doing something wrong, or dangerous... well, I'm sure that it is, but...

Anyway, I'll try to confront data from the other stations to help me to be more precise.

Thanks again for your reply.

regards.

06-04-06, 10:07 PM	#1
Figadas Nub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Québec Posts: 2 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Problems to classify a contact (Kilo/Akula) Hi guys, I need help to classify a contact. Currently I only play the Kilo but I'm planing to take a look also at Akula, so If someone could help me with both or at least one of them I'll be glad. First of all, I'm not a sub expert so I'm always trying to learn everything by reading the user manual, a lot of docs/tutorials (subguru) and posts here. Well, I know of a Sonar Profile that lists every sub/surface/torpedo frequencies, tpk and blades. I also know that subs like 688 at the Narrowband station has a sound profile graphic that helps you classify a contact. There you can see 4 frequencies to help you do it (they even have a little program that shows the sonar lay-out for each contact). Anyway, my problem is with the Narrowband station on Kilo/Akula...often, at the station I receive 2 or 3 results with similar profiles and I dont't know what I have to do to be more precise and to make sure of which one listed is the right one, since some frequencies are close like a Cargo Ship and an Oiler. Do I need to collect more info on other stations to add to the Narrowband to help me classify any contact? Do I need to come closer so the Narrowband itself will become more reliable or more precise? I'm also looking for Akula/Kilo guides, does anyone know where I can find one? TIA regards

06-04-06, 10:22 PM	#2
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Well easyest way would be to use your ESM mast and/or Periscope. Otherwise you will want to determin the blade count of the contact's screw(s) using DEMON and compare that to the potentional NB classifications numbers of blade in the USNI ingame browser. If you still have more than one possable class then try and find the ships speed and go to DEMON and imput the TPK of the possable classes. If that dosn't get you the class well... take a guess. __________________

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06-05-06, 09:34 AM	#3
Figadas Nub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Québec Posts: 2 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks a lot TLAM Strike. I was using the Periscope to confirm but was affraid of doing something wrong, or dangerous... well, I'm sure that it is, but... Anyway, I'll try to confront data from the other stations to help me to be more precise. Thanks again for your reply. regards.