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Originally Posted by difool2
We should have thermals, I think that's a given, but should it simulate the various sound speed profiles (most notably convergence zones, which in the middle of the Atlantic would allow for brief detection of enemies at long ranges)? Just because nobody back then was aware of such things doesn't mean they didn't exist and didn't affect how various units could detect, or not detect, each other. Thoughts?
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I agree. The idea that it wasn't measured by the Germans therefore doesn't exist is ludicrous. The effects are still real, even if not understood. I'm sure there were many "wtf just happened then?" type moments that couldn't be explained by the crew, yet were simply a result of thermals or other effects. Indeed, wouldn't such "known unknowns" add a level of uncertainty for the U-boat Kaleun? At least then the Med wouldn't "act" the same as the Atlantic wouldn't "act" the same as the Pacific.
Besides, Topp (or one U-boat commander) confirmed in an interview a while ago that the Germans
did measure salinity and temperature. They may not have completely understood the results, but they still knew it had some effect...