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Re: (meteorobs) Microscopic shuttle debris
Because of the lightweight materials used on
the shuttle, "microscopic" particles (ie, featherweight)
could be as large as, say, 2in x 2in, couldn't it......
and still travel quite a distance on air currents....
wouldn't that be within the realm of possibility?
thanks
chuck ferriday
----- Original Message -----
From: "G" <G>
To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Microscopic shuttle debris
> One would have to examine the particles with a microscope to determine
which
> ones are the shuttle, etc..
>
> G
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas Ashcraft" <72632.1427@compuserve.com>
> To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 10:33 AM
> Subject: (meteorobs) Microscopic shuttle debris
>
>
> I saw the following notice on the microscopy list serve list. I'm not
sure
> if anyone is collecting micro-meteorite particles these days but this may
> be an experiment worth considering as it relates to meteoric science.
>
> Thomas Ashcraft
>
> *************
>
> Those of you in the path of the debris field of the tragic break up of the
> space shuttle Colombia have a unique opportunity to try to catch
> microscopic
> debris from it over the next few days as the winds move it over the south
> east part of the United States. This is the largest event of its kind and
> first chance for this kind of research.
>
> Pans of glycerin, water or some other liquid or possibly the sticky side
of
> tape or some kind of gel to trap the particles on roofs and in the open at
> ground level should catch this debris. Some kind of baffles to protect the
> pans from wind should help catch small particles and protect from
> contamination from the surrounding area.
>
> Reports in California by an astronomer of small flashes following the
> shuttle as it pass over may extend the area were debris can be found.
>
> The current winds aloft should carry the debris along the Gulf Coast and
> across central Florida if they continue as they are now.
>
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