Is that a new Payload Processing Hanger in the rear of HIF at Helodriver's lower photo?
Clear air and cooler temps afforded a blur free view of the launch stand hold downs and of the French flag that has replaced the California state flag that had been flying in front of the onsite buildings. The reason for the flag swap is unknown.
How long do you think it will take to the site ready for another launch? Landing pad for what? The first launch of the heavy is scheduled for Florida, when do you think the pad will be ready to launch the heavy?
Wonderful pictures as always, Helodriver! (Although you could probably scale down some of those most extreme digital zooms, since they are scaled up quite a bit - I'm surprised your camera scales up instead of storing a crop. What camera do you use?)
Quote from: Lars-J on 11/26/2014 04:05 amWonderful pictures as always, Helodriver! (Although you could probably scale down some of those most extreme digital zooms, since they are scaled up quite a bit - I'm surprised your camera scales up instead of storing a crop. What camera do you use?)I believe that's all analog noise you're seeing, Lars. The air is shimmering.
Quote from: cscott on 11/26/2014 04:34 amQuote from: Lars-J on 11/26/2014 04:05 amWonderful pictures as always, Helodriver! (Although you could probably scale down some of those most extreme digital zooms, since they are scaled up quite a bit - I'm surprised your camera scales up instead of storing a crop. What camera do you use?)I believe that's all analog noise you're seeing, Lars. The air is shimmering.Almost all the blur seen in these images is heat shimmer. Its very apparent at higher zoom levels due to the distances being shot, especially on sunny days when the ground is heated and cool air is blowing onshore. I rarely use digital zoom.
Can Falcon 9 share launch pad with Falcon Heavy?So only 1 launch pad or 2 same launch pads is/are needed at Boca Chica launch site.
Train traffic is stopped during launch windows as the 30th Space Wing has direct contacts with track operator U.P.'s control center.