Re: Upcoming debris : Pacific basin

From: satcom ops via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:57:52 +0000
Thanks Bob


Fascinating stuff, especially the possible observation zone.
I have access to live Pacific air traffic so need to remember to check 
it on the day.
No NOTAMS as yet.

The missing point on area 2 is probably how I drew out the sectors , my 
error.


Best wishes

John



On 27/11/2020 11:17, Bob Christy wrote:
> Hi John
> 
> Area 2 points back to Plesetsk along a track with inclination 80°-81°.
> 
> The Angara 5 test flight is currently set for around this date but the reported time is about 4h later in the day than the active period, and the previous test went to 65° inclination in order for the Briz-M to head for GEO.
> 
> The outline of Area 2 is very precise whereas Area 1 is defined to the nearest 0.1°. Area 1 may be the operating zone for something in the air to observe the descent. That might indicate a missile or re-entry test with a range of about 18,000 km.
> 
> I'm wondering if the extra hours for the small area could be to do with observing or retrieving something after splashdown. Local time will be afternoon up to sunset.
> 
> Note - your Area 2 is missing a point at bottom right.
> 
> Regards
> Bob Christy
> 
>> On 27 Nov 2020, at 06:54, satcom ops via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org> wrote:
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>> https://postimg.cc/ygSKK3km
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>> Unusual pattern.
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>> Regards
>>
>> John
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