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#80
by
nathan.moeller
on 07 Feb, 2008 17:13
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rdale - 7/2/2008 12:11 PM
Shower forming west of Orlando, it's path would keep it out of the 20mi zone and doubt it'll get lightning.
Great news. I think most of us will hold out hope until we see an orbiter sitting on the pad after the window closes.
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#81
by
RafaelCE
on 07 Feb, 2008 17:15
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Per the panning in NasaTV feed, a little while ago, I could see there was plenty of sun. Hopefully we will have a good breach in the sky by T-9 min and go...
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#82
by
nathan.moeller
on 07 Feb, 2008 17:17
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RafaelCE - 7/2/2008 12:15 PM
Per the panning in NasaTV feed, a little while ago, I could see there was plenty of sun. Hopefully we will have a good breach in the sky by T-9 min and go...
Indeed. But, as was said earlier, it'll be in-and-out all day. It's a matter of weather or not (yes, that's intentional) they'll have an opening in the sky within the ten-minute launch window.
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#83
by
RafaelCE
on 07 Feb, 2008 17:23
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Absolutelly
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#84
by
psloss
on 07 Feb, 2008 17:43
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SLF observation at 1:25 pm local:
SPECI KTTS 071825Z 22012G18KT 10SM FEW029 FEW055 BKN300 28/19 A2998 RMK MDT CU E AND W SLP152 2CU 1SC /2/ 7CI /2/ N2111/16 C2014/19 S2108/13
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#85
by
DaveS
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:00
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SLF observation at 1:55 pm local:
KTTS 071855Z 23011G16KT 10SM FEW038 OVC300 29/19 A2996 RMK SLP146 2CU /2/ 8CS /3/ N2311/16 C2110/14 S2409/16
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#86
by
mikes
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:19
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Okay, you're intriguing me now with these TLE lookalikes! Could you point me to a decoder ring?
thanks
Mike
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#87
by
Astromattical
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:22
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Do a search for METAR - you'll find out how to decode it. Basically it's the location of the forecast, date and time, winds coming from 230 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16. Visibility 10SM, few clouds at 3,800', overcast at 30,000', temp/dew point (confirm?), and Altimeter 29.96. And various goodies in the remarks.
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#88
by
psloss
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:24
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#89
by
jbirdav8r
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:24
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Astromattical - 7/2/2008 1:22 PM
Do a search for METAR - you'll find out how to decode it. Basically it's the location of the forecast, date and time, winds coming from 230 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16. Visibility 10SM, few clouds at 3,800', overcast at 30,000', temp/dew point, and Altimeter 29.96. And various goodies in the remarks.
The 29/19 is temperature and dewpoint in Celsius. SM= statute mile (what you're used to in a car). SLP is sea level pressure, that reads 1014.6 millibars. Most of the rest I think has to do with sky condition--not sure...
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#90
by
rdale
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:25
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No lightning with that cell, thought another shower was forming west of MLB but I think that's smoke from a fire...
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#91
by
Real Madrid
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:29
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The Weather looks good for a launch
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#92
by
Lee Jay
on 07 Feb, 2008 18:38
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rdale - 7/2/2008 8:50 AM
Chris Bergin - 7/2/2008 10:43 AM
would be a real shame to have to scrub due to weather.
Why does the weatherman always take the blame for bad conditions 
Thanks for the weather, Rob! We know you are fully responsible for the quality we now enjoy!
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#93
by
Bret
on 07 Feb, 2008 19:01
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And that, folks, is why we tank even when the weather is unfavorable.
Go Atlantis!
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#94
by
mikes
on 07 Feb, 2008 19:04
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Do a search for METAR
... and another whole world opens up. I love this site!
Thanks guys
Mike
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#95
by
rdale
on 07 Feb, 2008 19:06
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Lee Jay - 7/2/2008 2:38 PM
Thanks for the weather, Rob! We know you are fully responsible for the quality we now enjoy!
Well, now I'll agree that you always blame / credit the weatherman
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#96
by
hobson911
on 07 Feb, 2008 19:10
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thanks again rdale for those weather updates. You kept us informed. How about moving to Florida...don't need snowblowers here! What a close call...Looks like showers are about to
enter the 20 mi zone!
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#97
by
Flex Flint
on 07 Feb, 2008 19:42
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Lee Jay - 7/2/2008 8:38 PM
rdale - 7/2/2008 8:50 AM
Why does the weatherman always take the blame for bad conditions
Thanks for the weather, Rob! We know you are fully responsible for the quality we now enjoy!
Seconded. I don't post much here, but I lurk a lot, and I'm often present on launches, flights, and landings. Thanks much to Mr. Bergin, admins, weathermen (you shouldn't take the blame), and helpful commenters from this site.
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#98
by
rdale
on 08 Feb, 2008 20:13
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Side note to the slower front: they warmed into the mid-80's that day instead of forecast 70's, and storms formed not long after launch with 1/3" of rain.
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#99
by
trlstyle
on 09 Feb, 2008 01:16
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rdale - 8/2/2008 4:13 PM
Side note to the slower front: they warmed into the mid-80's that day instead of forecast 70's, and storms formed not long after launch with 1/3" of rain.
Interesting. I was at KCS until about 6 (when i headed home via southwest) we didnt catch a drop of rain.
