Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] C-Sub

["Captain Nemo" <vulcania@interpac.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Herve Jaubert" <caribsub@coqui.net>
To: <Personal_Submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 12:30 AM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] C-Sub


> Beyond the fact that this sub may be or may not be used by smugglers, is
> that how do you stop a sub in coastal waters underway in less than 200 FT,
> to me nobody is able to stop it or to enforce it, the torpedo response
> would be unfortunate, without communication like in air control , it just
> might blows up a wealthy folk in his personnal sub for sightseeing tour.
> Herve Jaubert
> Caribbean Submarines
>

Hi Herve!

I always saw this as a military project: the ultimate SEAL or RECON delivery
vehicle.  Something for James Bond, maybe.  Built of composites, the
airframe could employ radar-invisible STEALTH characteristics;  and, engine
exhaust cooling / scavening technologies could reduce infra-red heat
signatures.  Underwater, a composite pressure hull would be strong enough
for shallow dives and exhibit a relatively low MAD signature, as well.

It is a shame that covert technologies might also be used for unscrupulous
purposes, but that is not what I had in mind when I was working on this
project.

As far as "how to stop it" is concerned: I haven't thought much about that;
but I'd be willing to bet our boys have something that would do the job.

At this point, a flying submarine is far beyond my means, and I'm only
participating here in the spirit of theoretical discussion for the fun of
it.

Very best regards,

Pat