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(meteorobs) Re: Meteor velocities



Paul Curran wrote:
> 
> How do you determine the meteor's height?  Are you coordinating
> observations with other groups in your area and using triangulation or > are you using radio waves? Radar for those with big pockets and FM for > those with little pockets.

Paul,

Most groups who are interested in this parameter use photographic
methods and employ double stationed cameras or triangulation. To my
knowledge the most active meteor photography group here in America is
the California Meteor Society headed by Peter Jenniskens and located in
the San Francisco Bay area.

Bob Lunsford
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