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Originally Posted by mainexpress
OLC, how do you get accurate measurements using the AOB finder in rough seas{high waves},is it possible to make torpedo attacks?
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You have to set your depth shallower. In very rough weather setting your depth to as little as 11.5m may be required, depending on the sub and your speed (positive buoyancy will lift you at very low speed, so you can set depth a little deeper). The height of the waves makes a big difference to how easily spotted you are. You'll find enemy ships will spot your scope easier when you're at PD in calm waters than they can when you're at 11m, scope fully raised, in rough weather. This is kind of realistic I guess, because although the top of your U-boat will break the surface (in the latter situation) enemy ships wouldn't be able to see it (except at short range) because the waves are much higher than the top of the U-boat is. Furthermore, while the wake of the scope would stand out on a flat water surface it would be lost in all the foam in a storm.
Line of sight works both ways: if you can't see a damn thing through your scope, then they can't see your scope. Lift your depth a bit. And remember: when moving at low speed and shallow depth in rough waters it will take quite some time for your U-boat to raise its (average) depth by even by 1m. Get your depth configured well in advance of the attack.