diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm b/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
index 0a4453f046..3ff75495e6 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(doppler_arrays)
 		say("Explosion not large enough for research calculations.")
 		return
 	else
-		point_gain = (100000 * orig_light) / (orig_light + 4500)
+		point_gain = (100000 * orig_light) / (orig_light + 5000)
 
 	/*****The Point Capper*****/
 	if(point_gain > linked_techweb.largest_bomb_value)