Towed array sonar...?

[mikmykWS]

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

I didnt meant to be provocative with my question, so I apologize if it sounded like it was.

On the other hand, it is not that we are 'playing' a freeware game (far from that, considering the price). I bought this software the moment it came out and supported it ever since by getting others to buy it as well.
If a simple question about gameplay mechanics, no matter how ignorant on my part, cant be received without being deemed provocative in some way, then I am very sorry again. Sorry in more than one way.

I'm out.

Devs haven't said a negative word to you. This is other players..aka other paying customers who have been speaking to you. If you want to interact its kind of best to determine the overall tone of the forum and work within its bounds[:)]

Thanks

Mike

[Halsey1945]

I know that generally the towed sonar arrays are towed under the layer. However, is there a way for the towed array to be brought just above the layer in Command? If the sub is just underneath the layer. I know for a fact that this can be done in real life; since, my former NJROTC SNSI was a submariner and even commanded a 688-class before retiring. He explained how sometimes you want to get just under a strong layer, and run the array above it. Thus, masking yourself from a ship, while still keeping an eye on her, and letting the hull's sensors benefit from the deep sound channel.

BTW. It's apparently highly effective with our subs because they run so quiet. With the biggest threat being active sonar, but if it's a strong enough layer the ship's hull sonar may not get through.

[mikmykWS]

Take a look at section 8.7 of your manual. We've written a bit on this.

Mike

[magi]

Gezzz.... I just read the rest of this thread… I'm starteled at some of the response… I didn't realize people were offended by some of the posts.... I personally never intended to be negatively critical and I'm surprised that it might've been taken in such a manner…
Some of my posts may have shown some ignorance.... However there was never any Mal intentdea involved on my part… I like many others here I have expressed my gratitude and appreciation of the work you people done.. many times.... You have even quoted me in an expression of my appreciation of CMANO...
I have to wonder if some people are just being a little oversensitive… However… I would like to say that if I have ever offended anyone here.. I am deeply sorry…

[thewood1]

I always say this to my sons...don't worry about what one guy says, but worry about what multiple guys say.

[Cheechako]

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

Take a look at section 8.7 of your manual. We've written a bit on this.

Mike

Sorry to thread resurrect this again, but has there been any consideration for ships that only have towed arrays and no hull mounted options like the ASW LCS? With two towed arrays, I'd imagine that they would adjust depth of both arrays to compensate for the lack of a hull sonar and not always have them running just under the layer.

[mikmykWS]

LCS is supposed to get a VDS to compliment the Towed Array although doesn't look like the Navy had selected one yet. If anybody has an information on this please let us know. In the meantime just add one in the sensors dialog. [:)]

Thanks!

Mike

[SeaQueen]

According to this:

http://news.usni.org/2013/08/21/lcs-mis ... the-basics

It's suppposed to be a Thales 2087 active/passive VDS. They'll probably use some license built version. It's also supposed to get MFTA according to this:

http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_displ ... d=412&ct=2

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

LCS is supposed to get a VDS to compliment the Towed Array although doesn't look like the Navy had selected one yet. If anybody has an information on this please let us know. In the meantime just add one in the sensors dialog. [:)]

Thanks!

Mike

[Cheechako]

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

LCS is supposed to get a VDS to compliment the Towed Array although doesn't look like the Navy had selected one yet. If anybody has an information on this please let us know. In the meantime just add one in the sensors dialog. [:)]

Thanks!

Mike

I added the 2087 along with the MFTA, but it seems like I'm not detecting anything above the layer. Are both towed devices still running under the layer? Thanks!

[mikmykWS]

Could you please post a save game.

Thanks!

Mike