What is it?

U-104 · 08-01-06, 09:59 PM

I was slinking around the navigation map when I pulled this into view. I was wondering if someone could tell me what it is.

Ducimus · 08-01-06, 10:23 PM

That, looks like a speed/distance chart.

Since you don't know what it is, im assuming you don't know how to use it.

Let's say you get a report of a convoy travelling at 7 kts. What you do is go to this chart, look at 7 Kts, and then look at the time.

For example, off the top of my head, a 7 kt target will travel 13 KM in 1 hour.

So if i have a radio contact like this, and its close, ill look at this chart, look at it speed, and then grab the number for the time traveled.

To expand on this, lets say its not close. Lets say your target is traveling at 12 kts, and you know his course. How far will he have traveled in 6 hours? Go to your chart, look at 12 kts, and then look under the time colum. That will give you your answer. Let say its 600 KM. Then you use your compass and draw a 600KM circle. That gives you his projected position, 6 hours hence - unless he zigs on you.

Ok so you know his present position, have an idea on his course, and NOW you have an idea where he'll be in 6 hours. Can get into that position before he does? Thats when you go back to that chart, take your maximum speed, and see how far you can get in 6 hours. If its greater then the 600KM im using in this example, that means you can intercept him and be there before he is.

U-104 · 08-01-06, 10:25 PM

huh that is cool thank you.

Ducimus · 08-01-06, 10:27 PM

i edtied it a bit for clarification, but i think you get the gist. Im surpised youve played this long without using it. Im guessing you did alot of dead reckoning.

What your basically doing is that one scene in dasboot where the captain goes, "Too far, we'll never make it" and tosses the compass back down on the chart table in disgust.

P_Funk · 08-01-06, 10:38 PM

Where do I get it? It sounds like I should already have it! I need it!

U-104 · 08-02-06, 12:21 AM

GW mod

U-104 · 08-02-06, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Im guessing you did alot of dead reckoning.

yep.

enaceo · 08-02-06, 02:41 AM

NYGM also has this chart.If you have one of the mods and can't find it it's probably "hidden" on the map-view somewhere to the top-left corner of the screen.

08-01-06, 09:59 PM	#1
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08-01-06, 10:25 PM	#3
U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	huh that is cool thank you. __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

08-01-06, 10:38 PM	#5
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	Where do I get it? It sounds like I should already have it! I need it! __________________

08-02-06, 12:21 AM	#6
U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	GW mod __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

08-02-06, 02:41 AM	#8
enaceo XO Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 401 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	NYGM also has this chart.If you have one of the mods and can't find it it's probably "hidden" on the map-view somewhere to the top-left corner of the screen. __________________ Came back after a long time ...ahoy mates!

08-01-06, 10:23 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	That, looks like a speed/distance chart. Since you don't know what it is, im assuming you don't know how to use it. Let's say you get a report of a convoy travelling at 7 kts. What you do is go to this chart, look at 7 Kts, and then look at the time. For example, off the top of my head, a 7 kt target will travel 13 KM in 1 hour. So if i have a radio contact like this, and its close, ill look at this chart, look at it speed, and then grab the number for the time traveled. To expand on this, lets say its not close. Lets say your target is traveling at 12 kts, and you know his course. How far will he have traveled in 6 hours? Go to your chart, look at 12 kts, and then look under the time colum. That will give you your answer. Let say its 600 KM. Then you use your compass and draw a 600KM circle. That gives you his projected position, 6 hours hence - unless he zigs on you. Ok so you know his present position, have an idea on his course, and NOW you have an idea where he'll be in 6 hours. Can get into that position before he does? Thats when you go back to that chart, take your maximum speed, and see how far you can get in 6 hours. If its greater then the 600KM im using in this example, that means you can intercept him and be there before he is.

08-01-06, 10:27 PM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	i edtied it a bit for clarification, but i think you get the gist. Im surpised youve played this long without using it. Im guessing you did alot of dead reckoning. What your basically doing is that one scene in dasboot where the captain goes, "Too far, we'll never make it" and tosses the compass back down on the chart table in disgust.