Supercruise Ship Detection Range?

[pseudopeon]

Hi guys,

Recently picked up ED on the Steam sale, so far having a great time!

I have a pretty good idea how detection operates in real space, how it's effected by signature and heat, but is the same true in supercruise?
My new Diamondback Explorer has a very low heat level and whilst in supercruise the signature reading is very low, does this effect the distance ships can detect me?

 

[Monk]

It was a while back, but a change was implemented where scanner range is determined by your current speed in SC, or something related to that.

You used to be able to see everyone instantly

 

[pseudopeon]

So, supercruise detection is based on speed not signature? (I assume lower speed, lower detection)

My main reason for asking is when I trail back to civilization from exploring I want to minimize possible detection/interdiction in my very fragile ship!