search patterns

ktrboston · 08-14-07, 11:59 PM

Is there any paticular pattern ye all use to during patrol. Zig zag, bowtie etc. Which one is effective. I am currently in the Celebes Sea zig zagging were I think the mechant lines are according to the map. Also is speed a factor. What I mean is should you be going full throttle or 2/3 speed. What did captians of that era do?

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C DuDe · 08-15-07, 03:57 AM

When searching for vessels in a search pattern or shipping lane I'd take my time, go to 1/3 speed or less so to not miss any contacts. No point rushing to point 'X' you might miss a contact at point 'B' or 'C' or.....

Having said that, going that slow you might miss the contact at point '"W' or 'X'.

Snuffy · 08-15-07, 10:28 AM

When I get to the patrol point, I draw my 50nm radius circle and then plot an alternating point hex pattern for patrol.

I radio in my update then start my patrol. Usually it takes 2 full trips around the circle to make the fullfillment of time required to patrol the area. Then I scoot back to the center and radio in my update and usually the star greys out. I run my patrol at 2/3rds.

I usually cross up with one or two contacts in that situation.

mookiemookie · 08-15-07, 11:48 AM

I zig zag at about 8 kts, which is what I think is similar to what they did in real life

08-14-07, 11:59 PM	#1
ktrboston Gunner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: quincy, ma Posts: 100 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	search patterns Is there any paticular pattern ye all use to during patrol. Zig zag, bowtie etc. Which one is effective. I am currently in the Celebes Sea zig zagging were I think the mechant lines are according to the map. Also is speed a factor. What I mean is should you be going full throttle or 2/3 speed. What did captians of that era do? Outsourcing Sucks. Today a couple of my fellow coworkers got their date of when they will be laid off. I wont be getting laid off till next year YIPPIE My company is sending our jobs to China. Sorry about this but had it on my mind! Silent Hunter IV- my relief, my solitude a place where I can BLOW THINGS UP __________________ Kapitan Clauus on a 5 day shakedown patrol. New crew, new Kapitan waiting for results. Using GWX 3.0

08-15-07, 10:28 AM	#3
Snuffy XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 420 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	When I get to the patrol point, I draw my 50nm radius circle and then plot an alternating point hex pattern for patrol. I radio in my update then start my patrol. Usually it takes 2 full trips around the circle to make the fullfillment of time required to patrol the area. Then I scoot back to the center and radio in my update and usually the star greys out. I run my patrol at 2/3rds. I usually cross up with one or two contacts in that situation. __________________ ----------------- Snuffy!

08-15-07, 11:48 AM	#4
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I zig zag at about 8 kts, which is what I think is similar to what they did in real life __________________ 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.

08-15-07, 03:57 AM	#2
C DuDe Ensign Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 229 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	When searching for vessels in a search pattern or shipping lane I'd take my time, go to 1/3 speed or less so to not miss any contacts. No point rushing to point 'X' you might miss a contact at point 'B' or 'C' or..... Having said that, going that slow you might miss the contact at point '"W' or 'X'.