[Vk5-wx-sonde] Sonde Launches from PW

Erich Heinzle a1039181 at gmail.com
Thu Apr 11 17:25:51 PDT 2019


Seems to be one this morning on 401.2.

Looking at the predictions for adelaide, and assuming launch from port
Wakefield, a landing near burra seems likely.

Erich
VK5HSE

On Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:26 Tim VK5ZT via Vk5-wx-sonde, <
vk5-wx-sonde at vk5fo.com> wrote:

> FYI all...
>
> The proof range (Joint Proof & Experimental Unit) has a sonde launch
> facility complete with a hydrogen filling station, receiving system etc...
>
> It was used in the past for met data to assist in targeting large
> calibre weapons fire.
>
> If there is no indication of firing going on, then there is probably
> some other experiment going on.
>
> Clearly some sort of airborne system if it needs met data....
>
> Such things are usually conducted by DSTG but it anyone's guess.
>
> I will see if there is anyone out there willing to give me some info.....
>
> Tim VK5ZT
>
>
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