The KM Archive - Aerial Tracking Resources

Aerial Tracking Resources:

A range of third-party website resources that may be useful for identifying objects seen in the atmosphere.

Aircraft Tracking - Radar-based information tools:

[] http://www.flightradar24.com [] http://planefinder.net

Satellite Tracking and Other Information:

[] Article: "Naval Ocean Surveillance Satellites - a 'UFO'" (- Responsible for some "triangle" sightings.) [] Satellite Tracking: http://spacenear.us/sats/

Weather balloons:

[] Weather balloon project:     http://projecthorus.org/       [] Weather balloon launch:     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou8WkRtLKgg
[] Weather balloon tracking:   https://tracker.habhub.org/

[] Theodolite instrument weather balloons:      http://novalynx.com/.../upper-air/400-82xx-weather-balloons/ >

"Two basic types of meteorological balloons are available from [company name] The smaller pilot (or ceiling) balloons are usually tracked with a theodolite. These balloons are not designed to carry a payload. Three different colors provide easier sighting under varying weather conditions. The natural color has the greatest visibility on clear days; red is easiest to see in scattered clouds; and black is best for overcast conditions. Small lights can be used to illuminate pilot balloons for easier sighting during nighttime observations. Balloon weight is chosen based on the altitude and ascent rate required."

- Other sites with photos of theodolite monitored balloons:

    - http://web.csulb.edu/~mbrenner/balloon.htm

    - http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/.../ENGLISH/VEGE/indexVEGE.html

Aircraft Characteristics - external lighting:

[] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navigation_light     [] http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/electronics/q0263.shtml     [] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_lights

[] Strobe Lights: