Rig for Red Question.

Gargamel · 02-02-11, 11:38 PM

I think that's to reduce fatigue, as there isn't as much of a need for night vision in the modern sub.

Red is the best color for preserving night vision.

02-02-11, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

I think that's to reduce fatigue, as there isn't as much of a need for night vision in the modern sub.

Red is the best color for preserving night vision.

I think I even read though that WWII American subs rigged for blue though.

Gargamel · 02-02-11, 11:51 PM

I do not know then.

I'd check the SH4 historical facts sticky thread. They may have already answered the question there.

kroll688 · 02-03-11, 12:23 AM

Until recently, that is within the last few years, US submarines rigged for red. I have toured the Bowfin in Pearl Harbor and read many accounts from US skippers - O'kane, etc... They also used red lenses on goggles. Another item is to hang drapes around the scope area to keep any internal light sources away from the scope operator.

02-02-11, 11:38 PM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I think that's to reduce fatigue, as there isn't as much of a need for night vision in the modern sub. Red is the best color for preserving night vision. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

02-02-11, 11:51 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I do not know then. I'd check the SH4 historical facts sticky thread. They may have already answered the question there. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

02-03-11, 12:23 AM	#4
kroll688 Watch Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Pacific Ocean Posts: 22 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Until recently, that is within the last few years, US submarines rigged for red. I have toured the Bowfin in Pearl Harbor and read many accounts from US skippers - O'kane, etc... They also used red lenses on goggles. Another item is to hang drapes around the scope area to keep any internal light sources away from the scope operator.