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Vessel detectors
Julian wrote:
"Armond Perretta" wrote ... ... the sound waves generated by the target vessel do themselves propagate in a uniform direction from the source, so they _will_ be picked up. ... for boats with the power to keep it running, it would be very interesting technology. The obvious use is for single-handers but, even for crews maintaining a 24 hour watch, humans can get tired and have lapses of concentration so an extra "safety net" would be very useful. I have many times, in clear conditions and with "unlimited" visibility, had the radar pick up targets that I probably would have missed using only binoculars and a steady hand (even assuming that I was at the time being diligent). I am not suggesting that one should rely _only_ on electronic aids, but if they can be supported financially, maintenance-wise, and power-wise, I think the decision gets fairly obvious. -- Good luck and good sailing. s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat http://kerrydeare.tripod.com |
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