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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2008 22:45:42 GMT -5
Has anyone thought about using a hot air balloon and FLIR for the search? This would enable the search of a vast area without noise or odor.
With the balloon tethered to, say a boat, it would be fairly safe and easily moved without having to be at the mercy of the winds.
Just a thought.
George
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Post by Sean V. on Jan 3, 2009 19:41:52 GMT -5
A hotair balloon, no. But I had the thought of using a surplus weather balloon with a Nightvision/FLIR camera on it. But after reading about how damned difficult they can be to control, I abandoned the idea totally. The thought of my Nightvision unit slowly sinking into Pyramid Lake sent shivers through me.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2009 18:14:46 GMT -5
That's your only argument? Both of these things are easily overcome. A manned balloon with helium would eliminate the noise of the burner. A dual tether would significantly reduce any drift from wind. A three point tether would eliminate drift. the electronics can be housed in weatherproof, waterproof housing. Even flotation can be applied easily with foam and duct tape...
Really now... How 'bout looking for ways to do these things instead of desperately searching for ways they wont work?
John
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Post by spudsquatch on Jan 4, 2009 19:30:18 GMT -5
Sounds easy enough John.
Let us know how you make out with it.
Good luck George
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Post by Sean V. on Jan 4, 2009 23:38:45 GMT -5
That's your only argument? Both of these things are easily overcome. A manned balloon with helium would eliminate the noise of the burner. A dual tether would significantly reduce any drift from wind. A three point tether would eliminate drift. the electronics can be housed in weatherproof, waterproof housing. Even flotation can be applied easily with foam and duct tape... Really now... How 'bout looking for ways to do these things instead of desperately searching for ways they wont work? John Take a pill.  You asked about balloons, I gave my opinion. Simple as that. |
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