[1xTC] U-69's 2nd war patrol

[SteamWake]

"Weather equipment still not operational"

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

"Weather equipment still not operational"

Lol, it seems that reloading saved game sometimes makes the weather report thing go nuts. Saying 15m/s winds when it's only 4-6m/s winds.

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Lol, it seems that reloading saved game sometimes makes the weather report thing go nuts. Saying 15m/s winds when it's only 4-6m/s winds.

I kind of figured that was it.

I noticed the other night saved a game while stalking a convoy in heavy fog. Load a save and poof the fog was gone. But about an hour after pounding the crap out of that convoy the fog returned. Maybe its like how your soundman wont pick up contacts for a minute or two after a load game.

Anyhow back to your patrol sailor

[Dowly]

To: BdU
From: U69

Date: 30/4/40
Time: 04.28

SPENT THE NIGHT SUBMERGED X WEATHER TURNED TO STORM WINDS 14 MED FOG X WILL REACH PATROL AREA IN TWO DAYS X NEW COURSE 205 X POSITION AM2889

[Steeltrap]

I've always thought fog was typically allergic to strong winds i.e. when there's one there isn't the other.

I expect that's not an absolute, but would be interested to know how frequently, and where, one encounters both at the same time. Anyone know? I suppose I can google/research....

Then again, 'fog' might mean spume/spray/'sea mist'.

Not wishing to come across as trying to find things to criticise; I'm genuinely interested. Anyone with extensive r/l experience?

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Steeltrap

Anyone with extensive r/l experience?

Nope, but I found this:

Over the sea, the same effect is quite common in some areas. This is when moist air flows across the sea towards colder waters; the cooling gives Advection Fog that we call Sea Fog. First, it is important to note that sea fog can occur at any time of day and with quite strong winds. With winds over about F 4-5, the result may be low cloud and poor visibility rather than fog. In the English Channel, sea fog can occur at any time of the year but seems to be more common in the late Spring and early to mid-Summer when the water inshore is still fairly cold.

From:
http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-...-Forms-And-Why

[Steeltrap]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Nope, but I found this:



From:
http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-...-Forms-And-Why

Excellent, thanks!

[Dowly]

To: BdU
From: U69

Date: 1/5/40
Time: 06.18

HAVE REACHED THE NORTHERN BORDER OF THE PATROL AREA X FUEL 79 COURSE 180 X WEATHER CLEAR WINDS 4 X POSITION AM8115

[Dowly]

To: BdU
From: U69

Date: 1/5/40
Time: 18.06

HAVE ARRIVED TO SUSPECTED COURSE OF THE CONVOY X SUBMERGING TO LISTEN BECAUSE OF FOG IMPAIRING SURFACE VISIBILITY X COURSE 240 X POSITION BE3319