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d@rk51d3 · 07-20-09, 03:49 AM

The "ping" sound effect is more of a Hollywood stereotype. Apparently it actually sounded like pebbles dropping on the hull, or wires scraping along it.

Jimbuna · 07-20-09, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

The "ping" sound effect is more of a Hollywood stereotype. Apparently it actually sounded like pebbles dropping on the hull, or wires scraping along it.

Only when 'hitting' the submarine.

http://www.uboataces.com/ref-sonar-sounds.shtml

Captain Birdseye · 07-20-09, 05:31 AM

Those sounds sure are eerie

If the Sonar was a sound wave, then how come U-Boat crews couldn't hear it pass them or come near to them? Just like they could hear an explosion or bulkheads collapsing

Is there a mod that will change the "ping" to the more realistic pebble's on hull? or can I do it myself?

Melonfish · 07-20-09, 05:43 AM

i thought sonar had a hard time with solid objects in the water? isn't it the bubble of air that actually reflects the sound?
unless my physics are way off from what i remember sound can pass between water and solid object with some resistance but as soon as it hits air its like it hitting a barrier and thus gave a better return.

07-20-09, 03:49 AM	#1
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,953 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	The "ping" sound effect is more of a Hollywood stereotype. Apparently it actually sounded like pebbles dropping on the hull, or wires scraping along it.

07-20-09, 05:31 AM	#3
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Those sounds sure are eerie If the Sonar was a sound wave, then how come U-Boat crews couldn't hear it pass them or come near to them? Just like they could hear an explosion or bulkheads collapsing Is there a mod that will change the "ping" to the more realistic pebble's on hull? or can I do it myself?

07-20-09, 05:43 AM	#4
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	i thought sonar had a hard time with solid objects in the water? isn't it the bubble of air that actually reflects the sound? unless my physics are way off from what i remember sound can pass between water and solid object with some resistance but as soon as it hits air its like it hitting a barrier and thus gave a better return.