A nice paper nomograph!

squirrel777 · 11-26-07, 11:29 AM

Here is my small contribution to the success of my fellow Kaleuns: a nice printable nomograph, on paper like in the good ol' times!

Like a lot of us, I have used wazoo's fantastic mod for years but I find having a paper version much quicker and a bit more precise to use, so I made one!

Feel free to download and print it from my website: http://www.bonnefon.org/wiki/sh3/navigation_tools

I suggest downloading the pdf version, it prints better than the other formats (in my experience at least), the original file is the svg.

I have printed mine on very thick A4 paper, it looks and works well!

Hitman · 11-26-07, 11:32 AM

Nice one!

Jonathan · 11-26-07, 12:17 PM

This looks like a very interesting tool. I hope that I can figure out how to use it.

Currently, I am working on hosting the "Manual" and "Map" files that are included in the games documentation folder for everyone to use and download.

BulSoldier · 11-26-07, 03:41 PM

are yyou sure this will fit in A4 ?

d@rk51d3 · 11-26-07, 03:51 PM

Thanks m8

squirrel777 · 11-26-07, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulSoldier

are yyou sure this will fit in A4 ?

Hmm... you're right, I have messed up the units, so the pdf is 30.94x21.88 in!!!
But it works fine if you print with the 'Fit to printer margins' option enabled (print box in Acrobat Reader).

I will correct that tomorrow.

TarJak · 11-26-07, 08:06 PM

Nice one thanks matey!

Jonathan · 11-26-07, 08:41 PM

How do you use it?

Pisces · 11-27-07, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

How do you use it?

Whoops! I initially gave a link to maneuveringboard instructions. That usually contains a nomograph, but I should read better.

Draw a line across the nomograph (or just overlay a straight piece of paper/ruler) so it intersects any two known numbers that represent Time, Speed or Distance on their particular scale. The third unknown value of the three (time, speed, or distance) is also intersected.

See Paul Wasserman's (Wazzoo) example

squirrel777 · 11-27-07, 08:36 AM

Wazoo's tutorial (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/) has a section on using the nomograph at the end.

In summary:
- On the SH3 map, plot the position of your target: for example, by asking the watch officer for the position of the visual contact and then drawing a line from your sub to the contact's bearing/distance. Note the time.
- A few minutes later (I usually wait about 10 min but you can use whatever you want depending on the situation), do the same. Again, note the time.
- Draw a line between the two fixes, this is the route followed by your contact.
- Measure the distance between the fixes (with SH3's line tool).
- Calculate the time elapsed between the two fixes (difference of the times you noted).
- On the nomograph, with a ruler draw an (imaginary) line passing through the measured distance and the calculated time.
- Look at the point where the ruler crosses the 'speed' scale, you can read the speed of your contact!

The good thing is that using the nomograph for the calculation takes less than 5 seconds! (much quicker IMHO than using a table, a calculator or my mental capabilities!)

TteFAboB · 11-27-07, 11:31 AM

Nice, I can't live without Wazoo's nomograph ever since I started using it, and you can never have enough nomographs...

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 11:56 AM

I laminated mine so that I can use a Vis-A-Vis dry erase marker on it....that way, you only need one!

squirrel777 · 11-27-07, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I laminated mine so that I can use a Vis-A-Vis dry erase marker on it....that way, you only need one!

So did I! But I usually don't actually draw on the sheet, putting a transparent ruler at the right place and quickly reading the result is enough for me. In a hurry, I have even sometimes used my hand to get a quick rough idea of the speed of that destroyer!

Still a good idea to laminate it though, the paper sheet quickly gets dirty and creased.

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel777

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I laminated mine so that I can use a Vis-A-Vis dry erase marker on it....that way, you only need one!

So did I! But I usually don't actually draw on the sheet, putting a transparent ruler at the right place and quickly reading the result is enough for me. In a hurry, I have even sometimes used my hand to get a quick rough idea of the speed of that destroyer!

Still a good idea to laminate it though, the paper sheet quickly gets dirty and creased.

Ok, this might sound dumb, but how exactly can one use this nomograph in the game?

Canovaro · 11-27-07, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Ok, this might sound dumb, but how exactly can one use this nomograph in the game?

Read Pisces reply above.

squirrel777, it's great! Thank you. I have a nomograph in the game, i prefer this one on paper.

11-26-07, 11:29 AM	#1
squirrel777 Watch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 21 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	A nice paper nomograph! Here is my small contribution to the success of my fellow Kaleuns: a nice printable nomograph, on paper like in the good ol' times! Like a lot of us, I have used wazoo's fantastic mod for years but I find having a paper version much quicker and a bit more precise to use, so I made one! Feel free to download and print it from my website: http://www.bonnefon.org/wiki/sh3/navigation_tools I suggest downloading the pdf version, it prints better than the other formats (in my experience at least), the original file is the svg. I have printed mine on very thick A4 paper, it looks and works well!

11-26-07, 11:32 AM	#2
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Nice one! __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

11-26-07, 03:41 PM	#4
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	are yyou sure this will fit in A4 ? __________________ By the hour !

11-27-07, 11:31 AM	#11
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Nice, I can't live without Wazoo's nomograph ever since I started using it, and you can never have enough nomographs... __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

11-26-07, 12:17 PM	#3
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	This looks like a very interesting tool. I hope that I can figure out how to use it. Currently, I am working on hosting the "Manual" and "Map" files that are included in the games documentation folder for everyone to use and download.

11-26-07, 03:51 PM	#5
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,952 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	Thanks m8

11-26-07, 08:06 PM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Nice one thanks matey!

11-26-07, 08:41 PM	#8
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	How do you use it?

11-27-07, 08:36 AM	#10
squirrel777 Watch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 21 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Wazoo's tutorial (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/) has a section on using the nomograph at the end. In summary: - On the SH3 map, plot the position of your target: for example, by asking the watch officer for the position of the visual contact and then drawing a line from your sub to the contact's bearing/distance. Note the time. - A few minutes later (I usually wait about 10 min but you can use whatever you want depending on the situation), do the same. Again, note the time. - Draw a line between the two fixes, this is the route followed by your contact. - Measure the distance between the fixes (with SH3's line tool). - Calculate the time elapsed between the two fixes (difference of the times you noted). - On the nomograph, with a ruler draw an (imaginary) line passing through the measured distance and the calculated time. - Look at the point where the ruler crosses the 'speed' scale, you can read the speed of your contact! The good thing is that using the nomograph for the calculation takes less than 5 seconds! (much quicker IMHO than using a table, a calculator or my mental capabilities!)

11-27-07, 11:56 AM	#12
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I laminated mine so that I can use a Vis-A-Vis dry erase marker on it....that way, you only need one!