Does 1.2 fix automated target speed calculator?

Bahger · 04-18-07, 10:38 AM

I see nothing in the readme, somewhat to my surprise, as this appeared to be a design feature awaiting full implementation.

If the target speed calculator is non functional could somebody please help me with the following:

i. What is the best "rule of thumb" for target speed calculation?

ii. Should I set measurement units to metric or imperial for the above?

iii. Does the plotter overlay I've seen posted here work with the recent patch?

I'm only interested in full manual TDC/PK, no aids.

As ever, thanks, gents.

flintlock · 04-18-07, 10:54 AM

Unfortunately it's not fixed in this patch, no.

Seadogs · 04-18-07, 01:57 PM

Some methods in here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931

Personaly I eyeball it, Works terrible.

I hate math

mookiemookie · 04-18-07, 02:03 PM

I use the 3:15 method. Its easy and the only math involved is doubling a number. If you're using map contact updates, then it's a snap.

First, use the marker on the nav map to put a mark on the bow of the ship you're tracking. Immediately start the stopwatch. You may now safely lower your periscope.

Wait 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Be sure to pop your scope back up early so you're ready to mark your target's new position.

At 3:15 put another mark on your nav map on the bow of the ship you're tracking.

Use the ruler to measure the distance between the two points. Double this number and drop any decimals. There's your target's speed in knots. Easy, huh?

Spectre-63 · 04-18-07, 02:08 PM

I was a bit disappointed to find this not patched yesterday too, but it's not the end of the world...it just takes a little more time to get the speed.

Here's what I've done (can't take credit for it, instructions are here on the forum):

Make a mark with the pencil underneath the target's current position
Start the stopwatch and let it run for 3 minutes
Make a mark under the target's current position
Using the compass, measure the distance between the two marks. This will give you a distance in nautical miles.
Multiply the distance by 20 and you'll have your speed in knots - Imperial or Metric won't make a difference here.

The targets running at "Medium" last night were covering .5nm in 3 minutes. .5 X 20 = 10 knots. Easy, sneezy, Japaneezy!

Cakewalk · 04-18-07, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadogs

Some methods in here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931

Personaly I eyeball it, Works terrible.

I hate math

lol, same deal here.

04-18-07, 10:38 AM	#1
Bahger Watch Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 27 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does 1.2 fix automated target speed calculator? I see nothing in the readme, somewhat to my surprise, as this appeared to be a design feature awaiting full implementation. If the target speed calculator is non functional could somebody please help me with the following: i. What is the best "rule of thumb" for target speed calculation? ii. Should I set measurement units to metric or imperial for the above? iii. Does the plotter overlay I've seen posted here work with the recent patch? I'm only interested in full manual TDC/PK, no aids. As ever, thanks, gents.

04-18-07, 02:03 PM	#4
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I use the 3:15 method. Its easy and the only math involved is doubling a number. If you're using map contact updates, then it's a snap. First, use the marker on the nav map to put a mark on the bow of the ship you're tracking. Immediately start the stopwatch. You may now safely lower your periscope. Wait 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Be sure to pop your scope back up early so you're ready to mark your target's new position. At 3:15 put another mark on your nav map on the bow of the ship you're tracking. Use the ruler to measure the distance between the two points. Double this number and drop any decimals. There's your target's speed in knots. Easy, huh? __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

04-18-07, 02:08 PM	#5
Spectre-63 Medic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 159 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	I was a bit disappointed to find this not patched yesterday too, but it's not the end of the world...it just takes a little more time to get the speed. Here's what I've done (can't take credit for it, instructions are here on the forum): Make a mark with the pencil underneath the target's current position Start the stopwatch and let it run for 3 minutes Make a mark under the target's current position Using the compass, measure the distance between the two marks. This will give you a distance in nautical miles. Multiply the distance by 20 and you'll have your speed in knots - Imperial or Metric won't make a difference here. The targets running at "Medium" last night were covering .5nm in 3 minutes. .5 X 20 = 10 knots. Easy, sneezy, Japaneezy!

04-18-07, 10:54 AM	#2
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately it's not fixed in this patch, no.

04-18-07, 01:57 PM	#3
Seadogs Ensign Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 228 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Some methods in here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931 Personaly I eyeball it, Works terrible. I hate math