ED Team Wags Posted August 1, 2005 ED Team Posted August 1, 2005 As testing for the 1.11 FC patch is underway, Eagle asked that I periodically discuss a new patch feature. Once the patch is nearly done, I'm sure Eagle will release the complete list. In the meantime, these items will give you an idea of what to look forward to. A sore point for many Lock On fliers has been the “all seeing” AWACS / EWR radars. I’m happy to report that this issue has been resolved in a big way in the FC 1.11 patch. I may be mistaken, but I believe the AWACS / EWR radar modeling will now be the most realistic for any retail product. Key features of the AWACS radar now include modeling of: - Terrain masking - Maximum range - Minimum range - Radar horizon calculation - Target radar cross section (RCS) detection threshold - Target radial velocity (allows target to use look down Doppler clutter notch) - Target aspect - Beam angle towards the target - Refresh time EWR radars will now model the following: - Terrain masking - Maximum range - Minimum range - Radar horizon calculation - Target radar cross section (RCS) detection threshold - Target aspect - Beam angle towards the target - Refresh time On a related matter, aircraft with active ECM can no longer be detected through terrain. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544
S77th-GOYA Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 I haven't even read the text yet, I just wanted to say thanks for posting it.
504 Wolverine Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 ED never ceases to amaze me. Thank for the update Wags. [/url]
GGTharos Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 And I can confirm that even for AWACS now radio horizon and other factors are an issue. Same for EWR. So, try not to just let your AWACS planes fly around at 2000m anymore, you might end up dissapointed ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
D-Scythe Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Just a question - say, there are two E-3s on an AWACs pattern, 100 miles apart. If only one AWACs picks up an enemy aircraft and the other doesn't (due to aspect angles or what not), will the player get the threat call or not? Oh, by the way, great news :) Thanks guys.
ThirdELTPoznan Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Cool... Thanks Wags for posting! GROM- Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno Manewrowego
Hitman IF Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Great, thanks for posting Wags. ---SVBS squad is playing Lock On, ADF/TAW and Typhoon now at www.svbs.co.uk !---
AndyHill Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Awesome news. Although I must admit I started thinking about how much CPU power these new features are going to require. When are you going tell about the new toe-brake feature? ________________________________________________________ Lock on must have toe-brake functionality with differential braking! My blog full of incoherent ramblings on random subjects: https://anttiilomaki.wordpress.com/
Outlaw24 Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Thanks ED & Wag for the updated news and info, keep it coming. Spoiler: MSI Z790 Carbon WIFI, i9 14900KF, 64GB DDR4, MSI RTX 4090, VKB STECS Mk ll throttle, VKB Gunfighter Ultimate MCG Pro w/200mm Extension, Winwing Orion Rudder Pedals W/damper, Wingwin Monitors/MFD's, UTC MK II Pro, Virpil TCS Plus Collective, MSI 34" QD-OLED @240Hz monitor, Samsung 970 Pro M2 2TB (for DCS), Playseat Air Force Seat, KW-980 Jetseat, Vaicom Pro, Tek Creations panels and controllers.
Guest ruggbutt Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Great news, that was one of the biggest issues I had w/online play.
bflagg Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 .... Although I must admit I started thinking about how much CPU power these new features are going to require. forget moore's law.. it's ED's law. "PC hardware life cycle is in direct proportion to one's willingness to fly and income potential". Expressed thusly: PC = Will / $$ Which is of course, divided by the sqare root of Wife1 .. but that's another thread for another day. Thanks, Brett
Prophet_169th Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 This is so awsome to hear. Really. This one fix alone, will help a lot with missions. And balance for the F15's with AWACS involved.
33rd_bratpfanne. Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Really great News, Thanks ED and WAGS for keeping us informed S! Brati "Helicopters can't fly; they're just so ugly the earth repels them." (THX Rich :thumbup: )
Guest ruggbutt Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! BOUT TIME!!! You ain't so tuff now are ya?!!! lol
Prophet_169th Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Will this data be what is exported into the LUA for the ATC programs?
Guest Cali Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 You ain't so tuff now are ya?!!! lol Bring it littleman
Cdr.Instigator Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Thanks Wags for the news.....and thanks ED for such a great sim... You guys are the Man !!!!!
gustav Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 What about the data-link for the Su/Mig. Is it gone?
Dmut Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 why should it gone? ;) "There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble." Sun Tzu [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic2354_5.gif[/sigpic]
Trident Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Wow, a big thank you to ED for finally resolving this problem! I wouldn't have expected it to happen in the patch, but that's excellent news of course. Thanks to you too Wags, for sharing this tidbit :)
jason_peters Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 great news indeed - thanks ED --- This will keep u on the top of the plie and ensure continued customer satisfaction and future sales for 1.2 :) --------- System: i7-8700k @ 4.9GHz; Nvidia RTX 2080ti; 32GB (2 x 16) DDR4 @ 3333Mz Ram; ASUS ROG Strix z370-E; SSD Drive; Oculus Rift-S; Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog
gustav Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 why should it gone? ;) I really dont know if it should be removed actually. Was russian "data-link technology" superior some time ago? It's just that it feels a little too good. Also, you miss some immersion not having to request vectors etc from the awacs. Anyway, good news this!
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