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RE: rf absorbent
Posted by:
Holger Fischer
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Date: May 24, 2000 03:57PM
The camouflage against radar detection was mainly meant for the snorkel. As material for the Ringschwimmer-Schnorchelkopf two half shells from layer sump were glued on. Because of delivery difficulties also a lining from wood slats was used. The layer sump consisted of conductive layers of halfpermeable paper and dielectric supporting layers. The water and pressure strength were ensured by a special plastic called "Zelligelit". There were seven layers with a total thickness of approximately seven centimeters. The hull and tower were also occasionally covered. For this purpose a black, rubber-like material was used "Alberich". It served however only for the camouflage against ASDIC, not against radar.
Subject | Written By | Posted |
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rf absorbent | per person | 05/24/2000 10:56AM |
RE: rf absorbent | Sharky | 05/24/2000 02:58PM |
RE: rf absorbent | joe brandt | 05/25/2000 12:50AM |
RE: rf absorbent | Holger Fischer | 05/24/2000 03:57PM |