Tactics and Procedures: Sensor Patterns

Sensor Tactics

Usage: "Sensors, Deck. Round sweep, mark."

Mark Detect mode, marking positions of objects
I.D. Identify mode, determining nature of each object
Round Sweep    A five round process. The sensor operator starts with Scan mode, then begins with a Search in the forward arc, to starboard, then aft, and finishing with port. The procedure is repeated continuously.
Cross Sweep A five round process. The sensor operator starts with Scan mode, then begins with a Search in the forward arc, to aft, then port, and finishing with starboard. The procedure is repeated continuously.