A possible re-entry observation
Thomas Ashcraft (72632.1427@compuserve.com)
Fri, 5 Apr 1996 22:49:00 -0500
Concerning a possible re-entry observation, Jim Varney wrote:
>>>.... it may be a small piece of untracked space debris.
USSPACECOM does not track objects smaller than 10 cm....A small bolt, nut
or other hardware is capable of putting on the type of show you
describe....<<<
Greetings.
Does anyone know if there are studies concerning the current percentage of
meteors that may actually be space debris? Are there methods of
distinguishing a natural meteor from small re-entering man-made debris?
I would greatly appreciate being directed to any sources of information.
Thank you and clear skies,
Thomas Ashcraft
Radio Fireball Observatory
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U S A