Silly Question, Avoiding Narrowband Detection?

johnnyr · 02-14-12, 01:22 PM

Am I correct in assuming that there is no way (barring SSP considerations) to avoid/dampen your sub from showing up on narrowband frequencies (since this is modeled to be your "machine noise" and not dependent on speed?)

Thanks!

Hinrich Schwab · 03-24-12, 09:30 AM

It depends on the platform and the detection gear of an opposing platform. Likewise, speed does have some influence on this detection. Even if the machinery signature is detected, the contact may remain ambiguous without other data. Mods, such as LWAMI, also alter detection rates.

Molon Labe · 03-24-12, 11:14 AM

Passive (including NB) detection range has been proportional to speed since DW 1.0 Hotfix.

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 05-31-12, 03:38 PM

Which sub is the most advanced, Sonar wise?

phil21 · 06-01-12, 04:26 AM

in reality? Well, guess it's a secret.

As for DW: Depends, in stock DW i think it's the Seawolf. For LWAMI or RA it could be different as they change the sensors of most existing platforms and even add new sensors/platforms.

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 06-01-12, 01:37 PM

Even with mods I reckon it's the seawolf. I always manage to detect with that. But with an LA or an Akula or Kilo I have problems.

phil21 · 06-01-12, 03:18 PM

Well, i think with RA it is probably the Virgina class SSN, or some of the newer, uprated Akula IIs. A lot of new subs were introduced, so it's hard to say.
Also, if you ask for AI controlled subs the Yasen or Astute class could also come to mind.

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 06-10-12, 04:06 PM

I can pretty much confirm a lot of the American subs have great sonar. MOST of the Russian and British ones. Source: Extensive testing of RA and stock.

02-14-12, 01:22 PM	#1
johnnyr Watch Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Silly Question, Avoiding Narrowband Detection? Am I correct in assuming that there is no way (barring SSP considerations) to avoid/dampen your sub from showing up on narrowband frequencies (since this is modeled to be your "machine noise" and not dependent on speed?) Thanks!

03-24-12, 11:14 AM	#3
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	Passive (including NB) detection range has been proportional to speed since DW 1.0 Hotfix. __________________

03-24-12, 09:30 AM	#2
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	It depends on the platform and the detection gear of an opposing platform. Likewise, speed does have some influence on this detection. Even if the machinery signature is detected, the contact may remain ambiguous without other data. Mods, such as LWAMI, also alter detection rates.

05-31-12, 03:38 PM	#4
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Which sub is the most advanced, Sonar wise?

06-01-12, 04:26 AM	#5
phil21 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 49 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	in reality? Well, guess it's a secret. As for DW: Depends, in stock DW i think it's the Seawolf. For LWAMI or RA it could be different as they change the sensors of most existing platforms and even add new sensors/platforms.

06-01-12, 01:37 PM	#6
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Even with mods I reckon it's the seawolf. I always manage to detect with that. But with an LA or an Akula or Kilo I have problems.

06-01-12, 03:18 PM	#7
phil21 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 49 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Well, i think with RA it is probably the Virgina class SSN, or some of the newer, uprated Akula IIs. A lot of new subs were introduced, so it's hard to say. Also, if you ask for AI controlled subs the Yasen or Astute class could also come to mind.

06-10-12, 04:06 PM	#8
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	I can pretty much confirm a lot of the American subs have great sonar. MOST of the Russian and British ones. Source: Extensive testing of RA and stock.