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Originally Posted by Torplexed
Thermal layers or 'thermoclines' are mostly a matter of luck and happenstance. Most US subs by 1944 had a device called a bathythermograph for detecting them, although the game generously gives you this detection ability through the whole war. If you should find a thermal while diving after an attack or even before one one consider yourself blessed.  Although no guarantee of a successful evasion from escorts they are a sub's natural ally. |
Yep. They depend on a variety of environmental conditions that can vary greatly,even within a short distance. But as Torp says,it's really nice to find one,especially when preparing to attack an escorted convoy!
