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Re: (meteorobs) 1998 NAMN Annual Report
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From: david wilson <david@computan.ondot ca>
To: meteorobs@jovian.com <meteorobs@jovian.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) 1998 NAMN Annual Report
>Hello,
> Is this a serious ,scientifically minded group, or just a bunch of
loafers
>sayin
Good Heavens, man, relax!
One of the attributes of meteor observing for many years has been that it
was a largely solitary pastime. SInce the Internet came along, meteor
observers have been able to stay in much closer contact, and actually
socialize a bit. This list, IRC, and various web sites, along with the
traditional postal mail newsletters, enable us to get together and talk
about our mutual interest.
Another attribute of meteor observing is that the early part of the year is
traditionally very slow. Winter weather (my northern hemisphere bias
showing) and low activity combine to make this a quiet time. You should've
been here last November! That's why we're just enjoying each other's
company right now, rather than discussing weighty scientific matters. All
work and no play makes us turn mean around here.
As for your question, it would take a really energetic (far more energetic
than occurs naturally) meteor to generate detectable RF at that high of a
frequency. Think black-body curve. There is evidence that large events
generate some energy in the ELF to VLF range. Most meteor dectection by
radio is done via passive reception of reflected energy from VHF TV or FM
radio station signals. There is some radar work done by professionals using
transmitters in the UHF range.
Jim Bedient WH6EF
Honolulu, Hawaii
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