Few things not in the manual

[Drewcifer]

Right... a contact bearing 315... at 4000 meters. I need to have a base for my measure.. if I don't know the position of my ship I don't very well know the point to anchor my measurements from.

You guys are on a whole different level of thinking then me, I can follow and mark the bearings at intervals of time.. but when it comes to randomly drawing the line and then some how magically discovering a course heading and actual range, lol, I don't get it.

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by Drewcifer

Right... a contact bearing 315... at 4000 meters. I need to have a base for my measure.. if I don't know the position of my ship I don't very well know the point to anchor my measurements from.

You guys are on a whole different level of thinking then me, I can follow and mark the bearings at intervals of time.. but when it comes to randomly drawing the line and then some how magically discovering a course heading and actual range, lol, I don't get it.

i am not doing any drawing - i just use this tool from here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...tracker&page=2

and he is doing all the calculations for me: cource, speed, range

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Drewcifer

Right... a contact bearing 315... at 4000 meters. I need to have a base for my measure.. if I don't know the position of my ship I don't very well know the point to anchor my measurements from.

You guys are on a whole different level of thinking then me, I can follow and mark the bearings at intervals of time.. but when it comes to randomly drawing the line and then some how magically discovering a course heading and actual range, lol, I don't get it.

Where are you getting the 4000m from With no map updates you should not know range from you hydrophone.


You don't need to draw a "random line" with Kuikuegs new method.

Getting rid of all aids from your UI is a big step. But when you are used to it, you won't go back. it is like the step from auto to manual target. First few times its a bit scary, then its the normal

[Drewcifer]

I would get the range to the target either by the stadimeter, or the wheel... counting tick marks. From there I establish the distance from my own sub.. make marks, run the stop watch, pull the chart, measure distance between marks, compare to chart, identify speed. Draw line thru marks, establish course. intercept. boom.

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by Drewcifer

I would get the range to the target either by the stadimeter, or the wheel... counting tick marks. From there I establish the distance from my own sub.. make marks, run the stop watch, pull the chart, measure distance between marks, compare to chart, identify speed. Draw line thru marks, establish course. intercept. boom.

sounds interesting - how you get the range by the wheel - i do not know this method - can you make a resume for me please

thanks

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Drewcifer

I would get the range to the target either by the stadimeter, or the wheel... counting tick marks. From there I establish the distance from my own sub.. make marks, run the stop watch, pull the chart, measure distance between marks, compare to chart, identify speed. Draw line thru marks, establish course. intercept. boom.

Yes you are correct, with visual information, that is the best method.

You can get this info way in advance or in poor visibility using the four bearing.

For real navigation - your method will still work. Just make a mark on the chart and do as you suggest above. You do not need your boat on that map for this.

[Drewcifer]

Obviously your right.. your method allows hydrophone detection to give you all the info I would need visual contact for.

So its basically just a matter of me leaving my comfort zone.

Stoianm I'll try and come up with an explanation... it envolves the mast height.. actually hang on let me look I think I seen a picture thread for this exact thing once.. might be in the sh3 forum.

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by Drewcifer

Obviously your right.. your method allows hydrophone detection to give you all the info I would need visual contact for.

So its basically just a matter of me leaving my comfort zone.

Stoianm I'll try and come up with an explanation... it envolves the mast height.. actually hang on let me look I think I seen a picture thread for this exact thing once.. might be in the sh3 forum.

you mean using the ,,atak disck'' or ,,RAOFB'' - this is the wheel that are you talking about

if is this i know that method

thanks