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[sharkbit]

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

One thing that always got me curious was,why was 3 mins 15 secs used to calculate speed?,why the 3 mins and why the 15 secs? I mean 3 mins is hardly a reliable way to determine a ship's speed.

It's simply simple.

It's a quick and easy way to determine a target's speed. Another handy and simple tool to use. No real math involved, simple to use in the heat of battle, if you have a little time.

If you measure the distance traveled in meters in 3 min 15 sec, drop two zeros(or move decimal places, divide by 100, whatever floats your boat), you get the target speed in knots.
600 meters in 3:15=6 knots.
Simple.

The 3 minute rule is for yards.
600 yards in 3 minutes=6 knots.
Simple

I usually check it at least 3 times using this method, preferably 4 to get a good reading.

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by sharkbit

It's simply simple.

It's a quick and easy way to determine a target's speed. Another handy and simple tool to use. No real math involved, simple to use in the heat of battle, if you have a little time.

If you measure the distance traveled in meters in 3 min 15 sec, drop two zeros(or move decimal places, divide by 100, whatever floats your boat), you get the target speed in knots.
600 meters in 3:15=6 knots.
Simple.

The 3 minute rule is for yards.
600 yards in 3 minutes=6 knots.
Simple

I usually check it at least 3 times using this method, preferably 4 to get a good reading.

Dont get me wrong,i've used this method a lot,and still do,I just didnt quite understand the reason for 3mins 15secs,I thought any duration of time could have been used.
Nonetheless,it is a quick and easy method and thats all that matters.I usually combine this method with fixed line and compare the results,usually for about 30mins.

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Oh dear,surely Zeus will be angry for this.Beware the thunderstorms

Thunder is Thor's department.
Don't worry about that Zeus guy.