(meteorobs) On the connection between nearby NEAs and the recent increase in fireballs...

[Thomas Ashcraft]

On 1/18/11 12:48 PM, Robert Lunsford wrote:
> In the new AMS fireball table, we have decided not to list colors due to column constraints plus it is one of the least important
> aspects of a fireball's characteristics.
Hi Bob and all,

I'm not sure if I would agree with the above statement.  Green fireballs 
may exhibit certain electromagnetic qualities that may have significance 
in radio observations and in turn ionospheric and high altitude 
molecular studies.

Also, meteor and space dust studies have possible ecological 
implications for global warming science, lightning science, transient 
luminous event/sprite science and all related territories.

I think that color is quite important.

Just my 2 cents. :-)

Thomas Ashcraft  |  Heliotown  |  New Mexico