Drifting question...

[Bulkhead]

When just floating in middle of the sea, is there any chance i will move? or is it a mod for it maybe? Got the idea when i was looking at a map that shows this current.

http://scienceblogs.com/deepseanews/SurfaceCurrents.png

It would be incredible slow moving if there was any present....but...just an idea. It could be a lucky break for a unlucky captain. Different thermal layers and all. Wrong place at the wrong time the water current would push the sub upwards to the surface while several destroyers looking for you.

[Fincuan]

Nope, not in SH4.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

if you havn't plotted a fixed course you'll drift off course in a storm/heavy seas

[AVGWarhawk]

if you havn't plotted a fixed course you'll drift off course in a storm/heavy seas

Yes, you will see your rudder moving 3 degrees left or right depending on which way you are drifting after you have started your plotted course. Kind of like auto pilot.

[SteamWake]

On a 'global scale' drifting at 3 or 4 knots may as well be sitting still :|\\

[skookum]

I hope future naval sims include currents to some degree. A one knot side current adds up to a fairly large course deviation for a ship traveling at 10 knots (like 6 degrees). Over a thousand mile passage, that puts the ship 100 nm of course. No small error.

[Fish40]

Didn't Leo simulate currents and drifting in his early work of "Living Breathing Ocean"?




Here's the thread. Brings back alot of memories. RIP Dave.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119064&highlight=Leovampire

[Morpheus]

Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe
(Silent and Deadly Noble Knight of the Depths)

I nearly spilled my coffee when i read your signature :har:

Maby you should cross the word edler/noble out of it ...




To be honest, assassin would rather fit, in my opinion. But thats far well another story :)