Torpedo Algorithm Script File?

trojanfoe · 09-12-09, 02:52 PM

Can anyone tell me if the algorithms used by SH4 to calculate torpedo gyro angles (i.e. the TDC calculations) are coded using script files or are hard coded within the .exe/.dlls? If they are in script files, then which one(s)? I am interested in how they work.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Andy

DarkFish · 09-12-09, 05:23 PM

they're hardcoded. But I guess they use pretty much the same maths as the historical system used.

trojanfoe · 09-13-09, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFish

they're hardcoded. But I guess they use pretty much the same maths as the historical system used.

OK thanks - do you know where I'd find the historical algorithm? I've googled to no avail.

Cheers,
Andy

Rockin Robbins · 09-13-09, 06:46 AM

If you want all the gory details, US Torpedo Data Computer, Mark 3. They have a whole chapter on underlying theory. Abandon hope all ye who enter there!

trojanfoe · 09-13-09, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins

If you want all the gory details, US Torpedo Data Computer, Mark 3. They have a whole chapter on underlying theory. Abandon hope all ye who enter there!

Many thanks - I'll give it a go

Edit - Just downloaded the first section - excellent stuff! Many thanks once again.

othr · 10-05-09, 11:31 AM

Pythagorean theorem with a mix of very basic physics:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem

velocity = distance/time

Known: AoB, target speed, torpedo speed from all those you just calculate the time at which to launch your torpedo.

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othr Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 54 Downloads: 83 Uploads: 0	Pythagorean theorem with a mix of very basic physics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem velocity = distance/time Known: AoB, target speed, torpedo speed from all those you just calculate the time at which to launch your torpedo.