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CaptainP · 12-23-19, 11:49 AM

The manual states

Another way to avoid detection would be to “use the vertical.” Move on the surface – the waves create distortions that prohibit the proper travel of ASDIC waves.

Earlier in this thread, UKonig wrote:

Sonar doesn't work well near the surface in bad weather and stormy seas, and the motion of the ocean is what's known as "surface clutter".

I believe elsewhere in the forum it was stated that ASDIC projects a beam (of increasing thickness as it travels, I imagine) at an angle of 10 degrees down (from the surface I assume).

Question: does anybody know if this is modelled in SH3? Did the manual mean to state "move just below the surface" ? And how close can a sub get before the top of the beam touches the bottom of the sub?

I look forward to feedback.

12-23-19, 11:49 AM	#24
CaptainP Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	hiding from ASDIC near the surface The manual states Another way to avoid detection would be to “use the vertical.” Move on the surface – the waves create distortions that prohibit the proper travel of ASDIC waves. Earlier in this thread, UKonig wrote: Sonar doesn't work well near the surface in bad weather and stormy seas, and the motion of the ocean is what's known as "surface clutter". I believe elsewhere in the forum it was stated that ASDIC projects a beam (of increasing thickness as it travels, I imagine) at an angle of 10 degrees down (from the surface I assume). Question: does anybody know if this is modelled in SH3? Did the manual mean to state "move just below the surface" ? And how close can a sub get before the top of the beam touches the bottom of the sub? I look forward to feedback.