[SPOT MODE] Any estimated time frame for moving radar scan?

Is there any known estimate apart from 2 weeks as to when we will see the ability to move our azimuth scan left and right from centre?

 

 

Current implementation has all scan azimuths in the centre of the radar screen.

 

 

Having the ability to scan at 20 or 40 degrees all the way on the left or right gimble will be another game changer for the Hornet!

+1

While I think this is supposed to be a thing in all search modes, I'm guessing this will be implemented at the same time as TWS, since a major part of TWS is some advanced scan functionality.

So far nothing, but the infamous "two weeks" :)

But yeah, I'm with you - lack of the azimuth scan is somewhat annoying, given that it's radar 101 and not a rocket science.

While I think this is supposed to be a thing in all search modes, I'm guessing this will be implemented at the same time as TWS, since a major part of TWS is some advanced scan functionality.

 

 

I also think this will be the case.

Definitely not in 2 weeks IMHO.

Its interesting that it's not implemented yet; especially since locking a target does move the radar gimble right/left as you maneuver. So in theory, the mechanic is there.

On this subject, we have no indication that the radar azimuth scan can be slewed in RWS, only in TWS.

 

It can be slewed in SPOT mode, available in RWS. Would be great if you can implement this.

Not a slew function in azimuth, but rather a directed point search of an area. While related, it is not a true slew function like you have in TWS.

 

Will add SPOT later.

 

Ok, glad it’s coming later. I was under the impression that the point designated for 20 degree SPOT could be slewed left and right in azimuth. Could be wrong.

Ok, glad it’s coming later. I was under the impression that the point designated for 20 degree SPOT could be slewed left and right in azimuth. Could be wrong.

It can be. What NineLine means is that the Spotlight search is stabilized to a certain area in space, not relative to the aircraft like the manual TWS scan centering will be. So if you put the Spotlight search 30° right of the plane and then turn 10° left, the search will be 40° to the right then.

It can be. What NineLine means is that the Spotlight search is stabilized to a certain area in space, not relative to the aircraft like the manual TWS scan centering will be. So if you put the Spotlight search 30° right of the plane and then turn 10° left, the search will be 40° to the right then.

 

Ah ok, thanks for that. Learn something everyday.

On this subject, we have no indication that the radar azimuth scan can be slewed in RWS, only in TWS.

 

Are you sure 9line?

 

I don’t have anything I can post handy but I believe all Cs and early supers have manual scan centering in all A/A modes, as well as map, sea, and gmt in the A/G suite. TWS is the only search mode with auto and bias options but is limited in search volume, whereas RWS scan center can’t be changed if azimuth is set to 140, but otherwise there are no scan volume/azimuth restriction.

 

I haven’t looked but pretty sure there’s good public documentation on this, if not for the 72 then at least VMTS.

You can always use the "cheater mode" and enter LHAQ mode within ACM and use the JHMCS to achieve a similar request - obviously not the exact desired function, but works decently well.

 

Cheers,

 

Don

That is the info I was given from the dev team.

 

Well I think they got this one wrong. TDC depress short will center scan if azimuth is less than 140, TDC over .5s enters spotlight. The challenge, as always, is how to prove it without getting anyone in trouble. Radar operations is a lot easier than weapons though... I assume you guys are familiar with Virtual Mission Training System (VMTS)? It is a training system that emulates the APG-73. It’s training materials and syllabus are online (navy hosted), and might be helpful for anyone modeling the 73. Perhaps someone might look into pat pub p-820.

 

Azimuth scan volume is adjusted at PB14 the same as in A/G mode. In addition to the azimuth indication above the pushbutton, the B-sweep, which is an indication of antenna position, will change as it travels across the display based on this selection, with 140 degrees providing full azimuth coverage. Anytime the azimuth selection is less than 140 degrees, the azimuth of the scan volume can be moved, as in the air-to-ground modes, by placing the cursor and the new desired center point and depressing TDC.

 

The cursor in VS displays altitude coverage based analogous to an 80 NM display range. Scan volume options for bar scan, azimuth and scan centering via TDC action are similar to those in RWS. When the cursor is placed over a contact, the contact’s closing rate is displayed.

And yes, if you are dabbling in questionable info, that would explain why we don't have that info.

 

There is a blanket ban on docs newer than 1.16, even unclass ones. You can be browsing public manuals downloaded straight from a US govt webpage but you still can't post them here. So not necessarily. Whether they're relevant to the topic is another story of course.

I am aware Santi, thanks.

 

Not sure what you’re referring to about slew? The statement I was pointing out as in accurate related to scan centering in modes other than TWS (quoted below). Also note that the source I suggested is a US Navy website with public training material, generally not what most would consider dabbling in questionable info.

 

On this subject, we have no indication that the radar azimuth scan can be slewed in RWS, only in TWS.

No worries sounds like we are on same page now. If you guys need more specific citation to how it works, what the controls are, how the symbology changes and such let me know.