I am well versed in Fog.. and the weather.. Definitely location dependant.. We have been fogged in nightly for over a month.. Up until the last two days, as a high pressure system has parked itself right over us. This is actually quite impressive, or was yesterday, as the satellite image showed all forms of clouds moving away from the SF Bay Area.. Temp is 15 -20 degrees hotter than yesterday, with another 5 degrees tomorrow.. Heat Advisory for 105+ on Tuesday.. This was my point.. The Marine layer is currently non existent along the CA Coast.. It will be back in a few days, but seeing OTV is not an issue until then, as noted by my timing of it this AM..I actually missed he previous pass I was aiming for, but that just left me ready for the better, following pass.. Yes.. "Gilroy Area".. 10 miles North.. South side of Chesbro Reservoir in Morgan Hill.. Gilroy is constantly fogged in lately, causing me to end up being fogged in from the Southeast.. Of course CA is a big state, and I have no idea where Brooke and her friend live. But the SF Bay Area is cloud and fog free.. and baking for a few days.. Mind you this is by FAR the coolest Summer in the SF Bay Area that I can remember... (Born here..) -----Original Message----- From: Fred Valcho [mailto:fvalcho@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 10:10 AM To: Derek C Breit; brooke@pacific.net; seesat-l@satobs.org Subject: Re: Terminology marine fog is dependent upon location, upwelling, tides, and a few other factors. Location being the most important for observations. I think inland a few miles from the coast (San Francisco/south bay area) most likely is not an issue. The marine layer is most affected by high pressure areas in-land, pulling in cooler pacific area. This is an evening phenomena for the most part, but could happen anytime weather conditions permitting. I see Derek hasn't experienced any of this. Gilroy area - right? _____ From: Derek C Breit <breit_ideas@poyntsource.com> To: brooke@pacific.net; seesat-l@satobs.org Sent: Mon, August 23, 2010 8:49:13 AM Subject: RE: Terminology I ask because my friend with the good telescope says X37B is up around 4 am California time, but that's not a good time to image it because the marine layer (fog) is dense then. ------ Ummm.. Not for the last two days or even the next 2 days.. For all things Satellite, Heavensat fits the bill.. Derek -----Original Message----- From: seesat-l-bounces+breit_ideas=poyntsource.com@satobs.org [mailto:seesat-l-bounces+breit_ideas=poyntsource.com@satobs.org] On Behalf Of Brooke Clarke Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:02 AM To: seesat-l@satobs.org Subject: Terminology Hi: If a satellite is on the dark side of the Earth at some later time the (1) Sun will rise on the satellite, yet the sub nodal point will be in the dark. Later the (2) Sun will rise on the current sub nodal point and later the (3) Sun will be South of the sub nodal point, later the (4) Sun will set on the sub nodal point and finally the (5) Sun will set on the satellite. Is there a graphical representation of these 5 key points? I ask because my friend with the good telescope says X37B is up around 4 am California time, but that's not a good time to image it because the marine layer (fog) is dense then. Knowing these 5 key points on the orbit would tell you not only when it would be a good time to look for the satellite but also when the satellite would have a good view of the Earth. -- Have Fun, Brooke Clarke http://www.PRC68.com _______________________________________________ Seesat-l mailing list http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l _______________________________________________ Seesat-l mailing list http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/private/seesat-l/attachments/20100823/6a6604af/attachment.html _______________________________________________ Seesat-l mailing list http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l
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