diff --git a/documentation/feature/advanced_ballistics.md b/documentation/feature/advanced_ballistics.md index 671164a2d9..5f67cdebc2 100644 --- a/documentation/feature/advanced_ballistics.md +++ b/documentation/feature/advanced_ballistics.md @@ -4,29 +4,22 @@ title: Advanced Ballistics group: feature parent: wiki --- -# Overview -## Advanced ballistics simulation -The advanced ballistics module improves projectile physics by simulating internal and external ballistics. Factors used in the simulation include: -- Ambient air pressure, temperature and humidity -- Wind drift +# Overview +The advanced ballistics module improves internal- and external ballistics. + +# Features +- Drag modeling based on real-world ballistic coefficients. +- Ambient air density (air pressure, temperature, humidity) affects drag. +- Wind affects drag and deflects the trajectory. +- Wind speed varies with altitude. +- Terrain features, buildings and other objects disrupt the wind. - [Magnus effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect) (spin drift) - [Coriolis effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolis_effect) and [Eötvös effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eotvos_effect) (Earth rotation) - Loss of stability during transonic flight - Variable muzzle velocity based on on powder burn rate and barrel length -- Barrel length effect on muzzle velocity - -## Advanced drag model -Realistic drag modeling based on the G Model and real-world ballistic coefficient data. - -## Wind simulation -Wind speed varies with altitude. Terrain features, buildings and other objects disrupt the wind. - -## Bullet trace effects -Supersonic bullets have a refraction effect due to air pressure waves. - -## Protractor -Adds a protractor for quickly measuring inclination angle. +- Bullet trace effect for supersonic bullets (light refraction due to air pressure waves). +- A protractor for quickly measuring the inclination angle. # Usage Press Ctrl+Shift+K while using a compatible weapon to toggle the protractor. The red line indicates the current inclination angle in degrees. The protractor will disappear if you lower or holster your weapon.