Iridium flare frequency

From: Ron Lee (ronlee@pcisys.net)
Date: Mon Jun 11 2001 - 15:37:03 PDT

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I believe that Bjoern posted something on this a few years ago and
there was a definite latitude/seasonal dependence.

Ron Lee 


>     Being new to Iridium flares, I wonder if certain parts of the year
>are better than others for frequency of flaring and/or lower/higher
>flare magnitudes. As far as the frequency goes, I would think not (?)
>since flares are most often observed  following sunset and before
>sunrise. However, it is interesting to see how the flare azimuth during
>the course of the year keeps moving in a steady direction and pace.
>


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