IR Mavericks - no true IR image?

[Warthogger]

Hi,

 

I've noticed that whether employing either a CCD (visual image) type Maverick, or a IR (infrared imaging type) Mav, that the display on the MFCD is apparently always a visual CCD type, regardless of the selected Maverick.

 

In other words, the IR Mavericks in the DCS Sim don't seem to actually simulate infrared imagery correctly and instead simply always display CCD images. The Boat switch with IR Mavericks also seems to only change the tracking gate and pointing cross symbols instead of making the IR Mav display image BHOT or WHOT. Is this correct?

 

The targeting pod IR imagery by contrast works exactly as I would expect in this regard.

[asparagin]

No it is not correct. Make sure you equip and select the right Mav. :thumbup:

[Warthogger]

No it is not correct. Make sure you equip and select the right Mav. :thumbup:

 

I promise that I'm both equipping and selecting IR Mavs. :pilotfly: In fact, that's the very first thing I checked.

 

Are you saying that you are getting correct imagery behavior with your setup?

[asparagin]

Are you saying that you are getting correct imagery behavior with your setup?

 

Yes, I do. Never heard of a bug like this, maybe you can describe precisely what you do, or post a track.

Edit: Also first equip your A-10 only with AGM-65D's to exclude a selection problem.

Edited April 29, 2011 by asparagin

[Warthogger]

Yes, I do. Never heard of a bug like this, maybe you can describe precisely what you do, or post a track.

Edit: Also first equip your A-10 only with AGM-65D's to exclude a selection problem.

 

Thanks, I'll make super sure I have only a 65D loadout and give it a shot again.

[S77th-konkussion]

It tries- but it is definitely not a true IR representation. Not so much the vehicles, but the surroundings. That's what we got, for now..

[Mugenjin]

I don't think you can change MAV Seeker image to BHOT resp. WHOT in the first place. Only works for TGP IIRC.

[stormrider]

Yes, I do. Never heard of a bug like this, maybe you can describe precisely what you do, or post a track.

Edit: Also first equip your A-10 only with AGM-65D's to exclude a selection problem.

 

youve been around since jan 2009 and never read complains about the fake dcs ir? i remember of one i was part of where users complained bout lava rivers and burning hot trees.. search google for steel beasts and ull see what ir looks like!

[asparagin]

youve been around since jan 2009 and never read complains about the fake dcs ir? i remember of one i was part of where users complained bout lava rivers and burning hot trees.. search google for steel beasts and ull see what ir looks like!

 

How about you read the OP question again, then get back.

Before you get unpolite, you should at least inform yourself about the topic. ;)

Edited April 29, 2011 by asparagin

[Teriander]

I've actually noticed the OPs problem as well. Even if I only have 65D's on my wing. The Mav display only displays what looks like BHOT, and the Boat Switches only change the crosshair color from black to white, and doesn't change the actual TV Image at all.

[Nate--IRL--]

I've actually noticed the OPs problem as well. Even if I only have 65D's on my wing. The Mav display only displays what looks like BHOT, and the Boat Switches only change the crosshair color from black to white, and doesn't change the actual TV Image at all.

 

This is the correct behaviour. The IR image is not altered by boat switch position.

 

Nate

[stormrider]

How about you read the OP question again, then get back.

Before you get unpolite, you should at least inform yourself about the topic. ;)

 

sorry for being unpolite, i replied from my phone and didnt really paid attention and time to do it, but what I'd tried to say was that there was a thread going around about a month ago where ppl exposed pictures of real ir images. then the discussion went more technically and soon fade out. but with one conclusion, how can a tree be hotter than a tank seeing from an ir camera?

[Ptroinks]

I have also seen this...

[amalahama]

sorry for being unpolite, i replied from my phone and didnt really paid attention and time to do it, but what I'd tried to say was that there was a thread going around about a month ago where ppl exposed pictures of real ir images. then the discussion went more technically and soon fade out. but with one conclusion, how can a tree be hotter than a tank seeing from an ir camera?

 

I agree. If it is "supposely" right, I'd like a technical explanation from ED. Same as explosions - from real IR TGP footages when something blow up or burn out, the screen gets completly blinded - this never happens in DCS.

 

IR imaging is a WIP? Can we expect further improvements along DCS:A-10C product life?

 

Regards

[asparagin]

There is also a thread to that specific problem, why not talk about it there (or open a new one..), instead of hijacking this one-for clarity sake..