Configuration

All settings register with CBA_fnc_addSetting and appear in the CBA Settings menu under the AEE categories. Values marked global must match across all clients.

AEE

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_enabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Master switch for the AEE environment simulation module
`aee_core_updateInterval`	SLIDER	`5`	core	Simulation update interval in seconds (lower = more frequent updates)
`aee_core_referenceAltitude`	SLIDER	`0`	core	Override reference altitude (m MSL) for station pressure calculations. 0 = auto-detect from unit position
`aee_core_clothingInsulation`	SLIDER	`1.0`	core	Multiplier for clothing insulation. Higher values keep the soldier warmer in cold conditions
`aee_core_diagnostic`	CHECKBOX	`false`	core	Enable verbose diagnostic logging (diag_log) for environment state changes

AEE ACE3

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_ace3_medicalWBGTThreshold`	SLIDER	`23`	compat_ace3	WBGT above this engages heart-rate and flow adjustments
`aee_compat_ace3_medicalRiskThreshold`	SLIDER	`0.3`	compat_ace3	Dehydration risk above this affects vitals
`aee_compat_ace3_medicalHeatStrokeWBGT`	SLIDER	`32`	compat_ace3	WBGT that triggers cardiac arrest
`aee_compat_ace3_medicalBurnTemp`	SLIDER	`25`	compat_ace3	Air temperature that starts heat-burn damage
`aee_compat_ace3_medicalBurnDamageScale`	SLIDER	`0.0005`	compat_ace3	Damage per degree above the burn threshold

AEE ACM

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_acm_CBRNBasePersistence`	SLIDER	`24`	compat_acm	Agent persistence in hours at 15 degrees Celsius
`aee_compat_acm_CBRNContamThreshold`	SLIDER	`0.01`	compat_acm	Normalised contamination that marks a unit contaminated
`aee_compat_acm_CBRNMaxBuildup`	SLIDER	`100`	compat_acm	Upper limit of the ACM exposure buildup

AEE ACRE2

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_acre2_signalDBShift`	SLIDER	`8`	compat_acre2	Maximum dB shift from the propagation index
`aee_compat_acre2_signalSensitivityMin`	SLIDER	`-110`	compat_acre2	Receiver sensitivity floor in dBm

AEE Atmos → Events

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_atmos_microburstTempThreshold`	SLIDER	`28`	atmos	Surface temperature above which microburst conditions can form
`aee_atmos_microburstChance`	SLIDER	`0.01`	atmos	Probability of a microburst per tick when all trigger conditions hold
`aee_atmos_microburstDuration`	SLIDER	`12`	atmos	Duration of a microburst in simulation ticks
`aee_atmos_microburstGustMax`	SLIDER	`36`	atmos	Ceiling of the damaging-gust wind speed in metres per second
`aee_atmos_lightningConvectionTemp`	SLIDER	`25`	atmos	Surface temperature above which convective potential is considered high
`aee_atmos_lightningStrikeChance`	SLIDER	`0.05`	atmos	Probability of a lightning strike per tick at maximum risk

AEE Atmos → Fog

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_atmos_radFogRampRate`	SLIDER	`0.1`	atmos	Radiational-fog density added per tick on clear calm moist nights
`aee_atmos_maxFogDensity`	SLIDER	`0.8`	atmos	Ceiling for the fog density value applied to the engine

AEE Atmos → Icing

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_atmos_icingShedRate`	SLIDER	`0.9`	atmos	Fraction of accreted ice removed per tick while shedding conditions hold
`aee_atmos_maxIceMass`	SLIDER	`100`	atmos	Ice mass in kilograms that equals full airframe icing severity

AEE Environmental → Fire

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_environmental_FlareChance`	SLIDER	`0.05`	environmental	Solar-flare trigger chance per tick
`aee_environmental_FlareDuration`	SLIDER	`10800`	environmental	Solar-flare hold duration (s)
`aee_environmental_FlareDecayRate`	SLIDER	`0.05`	environmental	Solar-flare decay speed per tick

AEE Environmental → Hydrology

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_environmental_FrostAccumRate`	SLIDER	`0.001`	environmental	Frost build-up speed per tick
`aee_environmental_FrostDecayRate`	SLIDER	`0.01`	environmental	Frost melt speed per tick
`aee_environmental_SnowAccretionRate`	SLIDER	`0.01`	environmental	Snow depth gain per tick per unit rain
`aee_environmental_MaxSnowDepth`	SLIDER	`3.0`	environmental	Maximum snow depth (m)
`aee_environmental_WettingRate`	SLIDER	`0.05`	environmental	Surface wetting speed per tick per unit rain
`aee_environmental_DewRate`	SLIDER	`0.02`	environmental	Dew contribution to surface wetness per tick

AEE Environmental → Sound

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_environmental_SoundPropagationScale`	SLIDER	`1.0`	environmental	Global sound-range multiplier

AEE Environmental → Weather

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_environmental_SandstormWindThreshold`	SLIDER	`10`	environmental	Wind speed (m/s) that triggers sandstorms
`aee_environmental_BlowingSnowWindThreshold`	SLIDER	`8`	environmental	Wind speed (m/s) that triggers blowing snow
`aee_environmental_DustDevilTempThreshold`	SLIDER	`30`	environmental	Air temperature (°C) that allows dust devils
`aee_environmental_FlashFloodThreshold`	SLIDER	`50`	environmental	Rain rate (mm/h) that counts as flash-flood producing
`aee_environmental_InversionBoost`	SLIDER	`0.6`	environmental	Sound-range boost on clear calm nights

AEE FX → Events

Setting	Type	Default	Addon
`aee_fx_lightningFXChance`	SLIDER	`0.05`	fx
`aee_fx_lightningBrightness`	SLIDER	`1000`	fx
`aee_fx_lightningIgnitionChance`	SLIDER	`0.1`	fx
`aee_fx_severeWeatherBlur`	SLIDER	`1.0`	fx

AEE FX → Particles

Setting	Type	Default	Addon
`aee_fx_vehicleDustIntensity`	SLIDER	`1.0`	fx
`aee_fx_vehicleDustDensity`	SLIDER	`0.08`	fx
`aee_fx_rainDropDensity`	SLIDER	`0.006`	fx
`aee_fx_atmosphericDustIntensity`	SLIDER	`0.08`	fx

AEE FX → Sound

Setting	Type	Default	Addon
`aee_fx_rainVehicleSoundVolume`	SLIDER	`1.0`	fx
`aee_fx_thunderVolume`	SLIDER	`3.5`	fx
`aee_fx_windNoiseVolume`	SLIDER	`1.0`	fx

AEE KAT

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_kat_fluidDrainBase`	SLIDER	`0.05`	compat_kat	Base body-fluid drain per tick
`aee_compat_kat_spo2RiskScale`	SLIDER	`32`	compat_kat	SpO2 drop per unit of hypoxia risk
`aee_compat_kat_spo2Floor`	SLIDER	`60`	compat_kat	Minimum SpO2 that AEE applies

AEE Maritime → Sea

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_maritime_tideAmplitude`	SLIDER	`2.0`	maritime	Half-range of the predicted tide height in metres
`aee_maritime_seaStateResponse`	SLIDER	`0.3`	maritime	Weight given to the current wind when smoothing the sea state; higher values build the sea faster

AEE Mobility → Hydrology

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_mobility_mudAccretionRate`	SLIDER	`0.002`	mobility	Mud build-up rate per 5 s tick while driving on muddy terrain
`aee_mobility_mudDecayRate`	SLIDER	`0.99`	mobility	Mud shedding factor per 5 s tick on hard surfaces (1 = no decay)
`aee_mobility_riverResponseRate`	SLIDER	`0.1`	mobility	Nash-cascade storage coefficient per 5 s tick; 1/k = reservoir time constant
`aee_mobility_rainAccumDecay`	SLIDER	`0.97`	mobility	Rain-history decay factor per 5 s tick (lower = faster drying)

AEE Mobility → Route

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_mobility_routeRecoveryRate`	SLIDER	`1.001`	mobility	Soil recovery factor per 5 s tick toward nominal firm soil
`aee_mobility_routeDamageRate`	SLIDER	`0.00002`	mobility	Soil cone-index damage per vehicle passage per 5 s tick

AEE Mobility → Traction

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_mobility_tractionScale`	SLIDER	`1.0`	mobility	Multiplier on all surface traction coefficients
`aee_mobility_minEnginePower`	SLIDER	`0.3`	mobility	Floor on engine power derating from altitude and temperature (0.3 = 30 % minimum power)

AEE Mobility → Turbulence

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_mobility_flightTurbulence`	CHECKBOX	`true`	mobility	Apply atmospheric turbulence, gusts, and wind-shear forces to aircraft
`aee_mobility_turbulenceScale`	SLIDER	`1`	mobility	Multiplier for the strength of applied turbulence forces (0 = off, 1 = normal, 3 = severe)
`aee_mobility_turbulenceRadius`	SLIDER	`2000`	mobility	Distance from the player or mission centre within which aircraft receive turbulence forces

AEE Optics → Atmosphere

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_optics_smokePersistenceScale`	SLIDER	`1.0`	optics	Global smoke-duration multiplier
`aee_optics_snowVisibilityPenalty`	SLIDER	`0.7`	optics	Visibility loss from snow cover

AEE Optics → Intensity

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_optics_seeingFXIntensity`	SLIDER	`0.02`	optics	Long-range shimmer strength from atmospheric seeing
`aee_optics_nightGrainMax`	SLIDER	`0.7`	optics	Night noise floor, the perceived darkness of night vision
`aee_optics_rainGrainMax`	SLIDER	`0.4`	optics	Rain-on-eye noise at night
`aee_optics_fogGrainMax`	SLIDER	`0.15`	optics	Fog haze grain added to the night grain effect
`aee_optics_mirageIntensity`	SLIDER	`1.0`	optics	Scale on mirage particle alpha
`aee_optics_mirageDensity`	SLIDER	`0.08`	optics	Particle density of the heat-haze field
`aee_optics_solarGlareIntensity`	SLIDER	`1.0`	optics	Scale on god-ray brightness from solar glare
`aee_optics_glareBlurMax`	SLIDER	`0.2`	optics	Veiling blur at peak solar glare
`aee_optics_heatShimmerIntensity`	SLIDER	`0.04`	optics	Chromatic aberration from engine heat shimmer
`aee_optics_dewBlurMax`	SLIDER	`0.4`	optics	Lens-fog blur ceiling from condensation on optics
`aee_optics_snowBlindnessIntensity`	SLIDER	`1.0`	optics	Scale on the snow blindness dazzle overlay
`aee_optics_rainBlurScale`	SLIDER	`0.3`	optics	Rain-on-lens blur multiplier
`aee_optics_chromaCap`	SLIDER	`0.06`	optics	Ceiling on chromatic aberration from seeing and heat shimmer

AEE Optics → Particles

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_optics_dewAccumRate`	SLIDER	`0.05`	optics	Dew build-up speed per tick while condensing
`aee_optics_dewDecayRate`	SLIDER	`0.02`	optics	Dew clearing speed per tick when conditions clear
`aee_optics_rainAccumRate`	SLIDER	`0.01`	optics	Droplet build-up speed per tick during rain
`aee_optics_rainDecayRate`	SLIDER	`0.02`	optics	Droplet clearing speed per tick when rain stops

AEE Optics → Thresholds

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_optics_mirageOnsetTemp`	SLIDER	`35`	optics	Surface temperature at which mirage starts, in degrees Celsius
`aee_optics_mirageMinSunElev`	SLIDER	`15`	optics	Sun angle gate for mirage, in degrees
`aee_optics_vehicleShimmerBase`	SLIDER	`0.3`	optics	Idle-engine shimmer floor
`aee_optics_snowBlindnessBase`	SLIDER	`0.1`	optics	Base dazzle from bright snow

AEE Physiology → Rates

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_physiology_SweatRateScale`	SLIDER	`1.0`	physiology	Overall heat-stress severity multiplier on sweat rate
`aee_physiology_RehydrationRate`	SLIDER	`0.05`	physiology	Natural rehydration speed (L per hour)
`aee_physiology_HypoxiaRecovery`	SLIDER	`0.1`	physiology	Residual-exposure recovery rate below 6000 m

AEE Physiology → Scent

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_physiology_ScentIntensity`	SLIDER	`1.0`	physiology	Scale on scent detectability (0 = off, 1 = normal, 2 = strong)

AEE Physiology → Thresholds

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_physiology_HUDWarningThreshold`	SLIDER	`0.3`	physiology	Dehydration risk that triggers the HUD warning
`aee_physiology_HeatStrokeSensitivity`	SLIDER	`0.03`	physiology	Heat-stroke overlay strength per °C above the danger threshold
`aee_physiology_RapidAscentThreshold`	SLIDER	`150`	physiology	Climb rate (m per tick) that triggers acute mountain sickness
`aee_physiology_AMSOffsetAltitude`	SLIDER	`2500`	physiology	Altitude (m) where acute mountain sickness risk starts

AEE Radio → Link

This category registers only when ACRE2 or TFAR is loaded. The radio simulation feeds the ACRE2 and TFAR compat layers; without either host mod its settings and computed state have no consumer, so they are not registered.

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_radio_txPower`	SLIDER	`37`	radio	Reference handheld transmit power in dBm used in the link budget
`aee_radio_propagationRange`	SLIDER	`2.0`	radio	Ceiling of the radio propagation quality index

AEE Real Weather

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_realweather_enabled`	CHECKBOX	`false`	compat_realweather	Enable real-weather mode. Reads weather.json from the mission folder and overrides AEE’s simulated state. The file-not-found warning only appears when this is enabled without a weather.json present.

AEE TFAR

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_compat_tfar_signalMultScale`	SLIDER	`0.6`	compat_tfar	Sending multiplier scale from the propagation index
`aee_compat_tfar_signalMultMin`	SLIDER	`0.3`	compat_tfar	Lower limit of the signal multiplier
`aee_compat_tfar_signalMultMax`	SLIDER	`1.5`	compat_tfar	Upper limit of the signal multiplier

AEE → Atmos

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_atmosphericEventsEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable lightning strike risk, severe weather (sandstorm, blizzard, dust devil), microburst downdrafts, low-level turbulence, and avalanche risk in mountain terrain

AEE → Atmosphere

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_windEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable dynamic wind simulation with terrain and thermal influences
`aee_core_windTerrainInfluence`	SLIDER	`0.6`	core	Strength of terrain (ridge channelling, valley funnelling) on wind vectors (0..1)
`aee_core_windGustFrequency`	SLIDER	`0.3`	core	Relative frequency of gust events (0 = calm, 1 = very gusty)
`aee_core_humidityEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable relative-humidity tracking and condensation/precipitation calculations
`aee_core_precipOrographicEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable orographic-lifting precipitation enhancement on windward slopes
`aee_core_airDensityEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Calculate density altitude and true air density using temperature, pressure, and humidity corrections
`aee_core_icaoReferenceAlt`	SLIDER	`0`	core	Reference altitude (m MSL) for the ICAO standard atmosphere baseline

AEE → Biome

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_biomeEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Use Köppen climate classification to differentiate biome types and their weather characteristics
`aee_core_biomeTransitionRadius`	SLIDER	`5000`	core	Smoothing radius (m) for biome boundary transitions to avoid hard climatic edges

AEE → Environmental

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_hydrologyEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable snow accumulation/melt and drifting, flash flood risk in arid terrain after heavy rain, and freeze-thaw state cycling with hysteresis
`aee_core_environmentalEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable biological ambient sound intensity, scent dispersion vector, sea state (Beaufort/wave height), and magnetic compass deviation

AEE → FX

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_fxEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable environmental particles, wind noise, rain sounds, and severe weather visual effects

AEE → Maritime

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_maritimeEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable sea state, wave height, tidal prediction, and magnetic compass deviation

AEE → Microclimate

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_microclimateRadius`	SLIDER	`200`	core	Radius (m) for local terrain and vegetation microclimate effects (valley cool-air pooling, forest canopy)
`aee_core_urbanHeatIsland`	SLIDER	`0.5`	core	Magnitude of urban heat-island temperature boost in built-up areas (0 = none, 1 = full)
`aee_core_waterInfluenceRadius`	SLIDER	`1000`	core	Radius (m) over which large water bodies moderate local temperature and humidity

AEE → Mobility

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_mudAccretionEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable mud build-up on vehicle wheels/tracks when driving on muddy terrain
`aee_core_enginePowerDegradationEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Reduce ground-vehicle engine power in hot+high conditions using density-altitude derating (piston + turbo models); sets QGVAR(enginePowerModifier) and QGVAR(engineTurboModifier)

AEE → Optics

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_opticsEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable thermal contrast, mirage/heat haze, smoke dispersal persistence, precipitation visibility reduction, and solar glare from low-elevation sun

AEE → Physiology

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_physiologyEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable heat stress, WBGT, wind chill, dehydration, hypoxia, UV index, and scent dispersion

AEE → Radio

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_radioPropagationEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Compute radio link quality from the Friis path loss with atmospheric ducting and HF ionospheric absorption; sets QGVAR(radioPropagationIndex)

AEE → Thermal

Setting	Type	Default	Addon	Purpose
`aee_core_tempLapseRateEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable elevation-based temperature lapse rate (standard atmosphere ~6.5 °C/km)
`aee_core_tempLapseRate`	SLIDER	`6.5`	core	Temperature lapse rate in °C per 1000 m (default: 6.5 °C/km, ICAO standard)
`aee_core_tempDiurnalEnabled`	CHECKBOX	`true`	core	Enable diurnal temperature variation based on solar elevation angle