U-Boat Exhaust when running on the surface

jlmurc · 09-07-07, 08:55 AM

A request from the bilges. With Mods like the excellent Gray Wolves, now awaiting 1.04, would it be possible to add the following real effect into SH3?

I recall reading in a historical book that when U-Boats trailed convoys from astern, there was a shimmer that was generated by the exhaust, that combined with the small view of the U-Boat, acted as a form of camouflage, in that it made it very difficult for a visual identification. Obviously radar was unaffected, but from what I remember reading it was a very effective side effect of the heat of the diesel exhaust, which was utilised by captains to allow them to run on the surface, rather than expending electric power from using the batteries, if they had to run at a reasonable speed whislt submerged, to maintain contact. I believe it was while waiting for other boats to catch them so as to form a wolf pack.

I continue to be amazed at how individuals continue to produce such excellent improvements to the game.

Well, Back to the Pacific for a while now.

John

ReallyDedPoet · 09-07-07, 09:04 AM

Have a look here:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sear...earchid=211722

Welcome to SUBSIM

by the way .

RDP

TheDarkWraith · 09-07-07, 09:11 AM

Remaining subs to be completed here very soon.....

09-07-07, 08:55 AM	#1
jlmurc Seaman Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 32 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	U-Boat Exhaust when running on the surface A request from the bilges. With Mods like the excellent Gray Wolves, now awaiting 1.04, would it be possible to add the following real effect into SH3? I recall reading in a historical book that when U-Boats trailed convoys from astern, there was a shimmer that was generated by the exhaust, that combined with the small view of the U-Boat, acted as a form of camouflage, in that it made it very difficult for a visual identification. Obviously radar was unaffected, but from what I remember reading it was a very effective side effect of the heat of the diesel exhaust, which was utilised by captains to allow them to run on the surface, rather than expending electric power from using the batteries, if they had to run at a reasonable speed whislt submerged, to maintain contact. I believe it was while waiting for other boats to catch them so as to form a wolf pack. I continue to be amazed at how individuals continue to produce such excellent improvements to the game. Well, Back to the Pacific for a while now. John

09-07-07, 09:04 AM	#2
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,885 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Have a look here:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sear...earchid=211722 Welcome to SUBSIM by the way . RDP __________________ Back in the Day

09-07-07, 09:11 AM	#3
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	Remaining subs to be completed here very soon.....