Scanning Sense

Cost: Variable

Scanning Sense is an exotic physical Advantage. For reference 1 statue mile = 1,760 yds while 1 nautical mile = 2025.37 yds.

Types of Scanning Sense

• Active IR: [20]
• Radar: [20]; 2,000 yd base range
• Imaging Radar: [20]; 200 yd base range
• Para-Radar: [40]
• Sonar: [20]
• T-Ray Vision [25]: doesn't work underwater

Special Enhancements

• Bio-Scan (+50%)
• Extended Arc (240° arc is +75%; a 360° arc is +125%)
• Low-Probability Intercept (LPI) (+10%: only available for Radar or Sonar
• Multi-Mode (+50%): only available for Radar
• No Intercept (+50%)
• Penetrating: (+50%): only available for Para-Radar
• Scanner (+50%): Para-Radar only
• Targeting (+20%)

Special Limitations

• Targeting Only: -40%

Alternatives

• Dark Vision
• Hyperspectral Vision
• Infravision
• Night Vision
• Vibration Sense
• Penetrating Vision

Additional information

B472 "active sensors" rule if applicable:

can sense objects out to their rated maximum range at no range penalty; each doubling of range beyond that gives -2 to skill.

GURPS Powers: Enhanced Senses page 6 supported this

See also

• Detect

References

• Basic Set pg 81
• GURPS Powers pg 72