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VB6 Aurora => VB6 Mechanics => Topic started by: DoktorV on December 20, 2013, 06:29:39 PM

Title: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: DoktorV on December 20, 2013, 06:29:39 PM

I understand the formula for calculating the detection range of a passive sensor against a given emission strength, but I get conflicting displays on the system map.

I have a DSTS array rated at 3600.  Against an emission strength 220 object, it should have a maximum detection range of 3600*220 / 1000 = 792 Mkm, and there is indeed a blue ring at that distance.  However, there is also another ring displayed way way out there, at a radius of ~19. 2 Bkm.  What does this second ring mean? The arithmetic suggests that it indicates the detection range against an emission 5333 object, but why is it there?

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: Erik L on December 20, 2013, 07:42:17 PM

Passives? EM or Thermal?

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: DoktorV on December 20, 2013, 08:27:17 PM

I was referring to tracking station installations, which I believe count as both EM and thermal sensors and operate on the passive sensor formula.

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: MarcAFK on December 21, 2013, 12:02:55 AM

I've seen this also but I think I had resolved the issue, I can't remember what I determined though.

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: jseah on December 22, 2013, 03:54:19 AM

Was it red colour?

That could be a transponder detection range. 

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: ollobrains on December 26, 2013, 07:42:40 PM

sounds like a transponder beacon if its red

Title: Re: Extra ring shown on passive sensor detection range display
Post by: DoktorV on December 30, 2013, 08:21:33 PM

The extra ring is not red, it's the same blue as the passive detection range circle.