After some more thought on the idea of generating a large RADAR cross section rather than a visual target I have come to the conclusion that it is a no- brainer. The shift fixes the majority of the problems I had with he visual line and generally increase the overall workability of the concept.
Here are some key improvements:
- All S&R helicopters make use of radar, as do most fishing boats
- The radar cross section does not have to be as big, 50M diameter across would be more than enough.
- This radically decreases the amount of line that is needed to be fitted inside as well as the length of time the torpedo has to travel for.
- RADAR allows the area to be found rapidly and from a great distance
- The search party can track the PLB as well as the radar signal to home in on the MOB. They can then pinpoint them precisely using the built in signalling tools.
- Metallised line is incredibly simple to manufacture, just mix in a metallic filler compound to the plastic. The is no new technology to research, develop, and invest in.
This is the ideal discovery, it does fix a lot of the holes I was poking in the product and does it all very neatly too!
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