BreaKKer Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 The PARAMP, parametric amplifier switch allows for manual control of the parametric amplifier which is used to amplify weaker targets in all radar modes. Normally the WCS controls when to use the PARAMP depending on range but if tracking an unusually strong target it can be used to disable PARAMP to lessen the effect from background noise. If set to off manually it lessens the detection range by approximately 35%. Curious if/when this is going to be implemented. Would be nice to detect the smaller targets earlier in the timeline like cruise missiles, small fighters. 1 BreaKKer CAG and Commanding Officer of: Carrier Air Wing Five // VF-154 Black Knights
Naquaii Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 1 minute ago, BreaKKer said: The PARAMP, parametric amplifier switch allows for manual control of the parametric amplifier which is used to amplify weaker targets in all radar modes. Normally the WCS controls when to use the PARAMP depending on range but if tracking an unusually strong target it can be used to disable PARAMP to lessen the effect from background noise. If set to off manually it lessens the detection range by approximately 35%. Curious if/when this is going to be implemented. Would be nice to detect the smaller targets earlier in the timeline like cruise missiles, small fighters. If this is implemented do not expect it to allow earlier detection of targets like that as like it says it was mainly used to allow the RIO to turn the PARAMP off if needed for strong returns at close range. At long range the PARAMP would be on anyway. 1
BreaKKer Posted June 29, 2021 Author Posted June 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Naquaii said: If this is implemented do not expect it to allow earlier detection of targets like that as like it says it was mainly used to allow the RIO to turn the PARAMP off if needed for strong returns at close range. At long range the PARAMP would be on anyway. Oh gotcha, so we technically have it on currently in DCS as it stands? BreaKKer CAG and Commanding Officer of: Carrier Air Wing Five // VF-154 Black Knights
Naquaii Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 Just now, BreaKKer said: Oh gotcha, so we technically have it on currently in DCS as it stands? Yes. The reason for it not being a priority is that the use-case is something that's not modelled in DCS and we're not really sure that it adds that much anyway. If eventually added it would just be some targets giving really large returns and maxing out the amplifier and/or eclipsing other returns and in that case the RIO would need to turn off the PARAMP. The problem is that the DCS engine doesn't currently model RCS in that detail so it's not really possible to implement in a decent way. And in any case it's an odd thing that would occur seldom and the solution would be to just turn off the switch. 1
BreaKKer Posted June 29, 2021 Author Posted June 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Naquaii said: Yes. The reason for it not being a priority is that the use-case is something that's not modelled in DCS and we're not really sure that it adds that much anyway. If eventually added it would just be some targets giving really large returns and maxing out the amplifier and/or eclipsing other returns and in that case the RIO would need to turn off the PARAMP. The problem is that the DCS engine doesn't currently model RCS in that detail so it's not really possible to implement in a decent way. And in any case it's an odd thing that would occur seldom and the solution would be to just turn off the switch. Gotcha, thanks! BreaKKer CAG and Commanding Officer of: Carrier Air Wing Five // VF-154 Black Knights
WobblyFlops Posted July 4, 2021 Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) On 6/29/2021 at 7:25 PM, Naquaii said: And in any case it's an odd thing that would occur seldom and the solution would be to just turn off the switch. If the underlying radar framework made it possible, it would be a great addition. It would add to the complexity and realism, which is always a great thing. (Same thing can be said about all the other missing AWG-9 features like the radar/missile channels or the PD THRLD knobs) But of course, it's perfectly understandable that you guys are constrainted by the current radar framework of the engine. Edited July 4, 2021 by WobblyFlops
Naquaii Posted July 4, 2021 Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, WobblyFlops said: If the underlying radar framework made it possible, it would be a great addition. It would add to the complexity and realism, which is always a great thing. (Same thing can be said about all the other missing AWG-9 features like the radar/missile channels or the PD THRLD knobs) But of course, it's perfectly understandable that you guys are constrainted by the current radar framework of the engine. The problem is that IRL these are things that would depend on atmospheric conditions, target rcs and target aspect. And atmospherics in regards to radar and radio emissions as well as target RCS depending on aspect are not something that's modelled in DCS currently. 4
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