After your feedbacks I decided to further develop the idea to propose a standard format for reporting flare observations, with the aim to facilitate the collection and the analysis of such events. I investigated previous standards and proposals, in particular the IOD, PPAS formats and suggestions in: http://satobs.org/seesat/Oct-2007/0244.html As a result, I propose to introduce a new standard suitable for both flaring and flashing objects in LEO and GEO orbits, and that can be easily used also by casual observers but without loosing the capability to carry accurate data provided by experienced observers. I assigned to this possible standard the temporary name FPAS, which stands for Flaring Position of Artificial Satellites, and I formalized my results in a document available at this link: http://www.satflare.com/fpas.html To better explain and easily try this format I also created an online report generator that supports all the features of the report. This tool is available at this link: http://www.satflare.com/fpas_generator.html I am willing to discuss my proposal and to implement each change that may be necessary. If adopted I intend to support this new standard in my offline and online program in order to make the creation and the analysis of these report even easier. Best Regards, Simone _______________________________________________ Seesat-l mailing list http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l
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