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PurpleCow · 02-14-20, 08:58 AM

As subs try to remain stealthy and quiet do they ever just settle and wait on the sea floor?

Can modern subs come to reset on the bottom of sea floor?
If they do, is it noisier because of contact with the sub and sea bottom?
If a sub is not resting on the sea floor how do they maintain a steady position with currents and such? Do they use maneuvering thrusters of some type?
Would maneuvering thrusters make a lot of noise detectable by the enemy?

Thanks!

02-14-20, 08:58 AM	#1
PurpleCow A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 74 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Do modern subs ever come to rest on the sea floor? As subs try to remain stealthy and quiet do they ever just settle and wait on the sea floor? Can modern subs come to reset on the bottom of sea floor? If they do, is it noisier because of contact with the sub and sea bottom? If a sub is not resting on the sea floor how do they maintain a steady position with currents and such? Do they use maneuvering thrusters of some type? Would maneuvering thrusters make a lot of noise detectable by the enemy? Thanks!