Posted by: IanD
« on: June 11, 2009, 05:10:02 AM »Quote
Charlie Beeler wrote:
Kurt's query in Mechanics about anti-missile fire controls has reminded me of something that has been bugging me for a while, there is no limit to how many missiles an individual FC can control. Or Beam mounts that a beam FC can control.
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That is not written in stone though and a more direct form of control, along with a limited number of control channels might be possible at some point.
Steve
It may be worth remembering that the current Aegis system is capable of tracking >100 targets and perform search, tracking, and missile guidance functions simultaneously. The Aegis system still requires the AN/SPG-62 radar for terminal guidance, but with proper scheduling of intercepts, a large number of targets can be engaged simultaneously.
Thus the tech already exists to track multiple targets and share that targeting data with other launch platforms. In Aurora perhaps this should be modelled as an expensive advanced tech for use in anti-missile/fighter/gunboat platforms?
Regards