Location of this morning's burst
I just received the following from a seismologist on one of the listserves I am on: +++++ I triangulated the terminal burst location based on 7 Utah seismic stations, and computed the following least-squares solution: 40.286 N, -113.191 W, Alt. 27 km +++++ That agrees nicely with what a local seismologist came up with and with what I estimated based on where I saw the burst in the sky and how long it took the sound to reach me (gee, I was correct for once <g>). Unfortunately that puts in squarely in the middle of Dugway Proving Grounds so I doubt anyone will be doing a search there anytime soon. Clear skies, patrick
Just a clarification about my post from this morning. Note that I was referring to the approximate location of the *air burst* (where the bolide broke up in the air) NOT a possible location of where any ground impact(s) may have occurred. I took a call from a reporter today who appeared to have heard from someone who misunderstood what I was saying. Clear skies, patrick On 18 Nov 2009, at 23:04, Patrick Wiggins wrote:
I just received the following from a seismologist on one of the listserves I am on:
+++++ I triangulated the terminal burst location based on 7 Utah seismic stations, and computed the following least-squares solution:
40.286 N, -113.191 W, Alt. 27 km +++++
That agrees nicely with what a local seismologist came up with and with what I estimated based on where I saw the burst in the sky and how long it took the sound to reach me (gee, I was correct for once <g>).
Unfortunately that puts in squarely in the middle of Dugway Proving Grounds so I doubt anyone will be doing a search there anytime soon.
Clear skies,
patrick
The liver & onion orgy is on for Saturday! In fact, Cory, whose hatred of liver is legendary, will be there -- I think she'll even refrain from comments on this most delightful delicacy. With the relatively small group we have (that is, under 15) Lamb's will not have any trouble seating us. So instead of trying to get a head count and calling ahead, I say let's all just show up at noon. Patrick, the prime herbivore, is invited, as are all non-liver-eaters as well as those of us who are looking forward to the finest cuisine. -- Joe
Thanks, Joe, I will be there. Just a reminder that while all are welcome, it would be considered poor form to make faces or otherwise insult the L&O or it's consumers, if not ordering it. After all, this outing is held specifically to enjoy L&O without suffering the slings and arrows of those who don't share our taste. *;o)* I anticipate that the conversation will center on the recent bolide and eyewitness accounts of bolides past, but anything goes. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com>wrote:
The liver & onion orgy is on for Saturday! In fact, Cory, whose hatred of liver is legendary, will be there -- I think she'll even refrain from comments on this most delightful delicacy. With the relatively small group we have (that is, under 15) Lamb's will not have any trouble seating us. So instead of trying to get a head count and calling ahead, I say let's all just show up at noon. Patrick, the prime herbivore, is invited, as are all non-liver-eaters as well as those of us who are looking forward to the finest cuisine. -- Joe
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