More like long range over the horizon communication aerials.
Yes, I guess they could also operate as communications aerials.
But why do they need so many of them, unless they also need direction finding?
More like long range over the horizon communication aerials.
Yes, I guess they could also operate as communications aerials.
But why do they need so many of them, unless they also need direction finding?
Exactly.
But the issue is that the data rate for long wavelengths communications is low, plus it is a radiating signal that can be detected.
You're better off flying the helicopter or drone at altitude, and getting a direct line of sight comms link to get the same range and stronger signal. Plus the helicopters are mobile, so it conceals the exact location of the ship.
is it a destroyer or cruiser(according to US navy) ?
Its not the only communication protocol being supported in the ship. Don't assume the ship only uses one protocol. These long wave antenna is probably for chit-chat with the HQ back in the mainland.
There should be one, possibly two higher speed data protocols, on the top mast of the ship, possibly for ship to ship and ship to plane. One of these is likely to be related to what I answered to Tetrach in the Ask Anything Thread. In addition there are two satellite link protocols, one in the X-band and another in the K-band.
You guys looked at it too carefully... I was looking for a pic of the prinz Eugen but there was a better one for the Blucher... I think as far as naval strengths go China to US is similar to where Germany was to the UK (UK had a much larger navy at the time with multiple fleets around the world). China also faces a very similar geographical challenge similar to Germany which is why I think even if China caught up to the US in warship numbers and tech it would still be at a severe disadvantage if it doesn't take back Taiwan
we learn the lessons from the kreigsmarine so we dont face the same fate as their ships
and as far as political comparisons, unfortunately our only major examples to study from are nazi germany or imperial japan...