For those who would like to Track AMC14

[rcman2]

Nm

 

[rogerpl]

If we had more time we could start a pool to see what country it makes it over

 

[goaliebob99]

Now its over the equator.. Get it out 22,000+ we will be allright Almost in the 61.5 postion.

 

[mb1058]

Altitude drop is slowing and course is changing. Dead birds don't do that. Maybe landing in the right place?

 

[JDGJr]

what is special about 475 miles?

 

[DJ Rob]

It's going back up.

 

[jdr01930]

what does eclipsed mean in this case- i see it switched no to yes

Guess: Yes = Your view of it is eclipsed - you can't see it.
When orbit swings more overhead relative to your location and you have line of site, it is no longer eclipsed.
This thing is showing a little house icon over my current location - it knows where I am so can therefore calculate that sort of thing.

 

[Mdvalenz]

480 and climbing :-D

 

[goaliebob99]

Its gaining altitude

 

[KE4EST]

I told you all this is nothing to worry about

 

[carl033]

Heading back up!

AMC-14 just hit the low point in its elliptical orbit (475 miles), is gaining altitude and losing speed.

 

[james_k_p]

I guess the equator is the starting line!

 

[mb1058]

Dead birds don't fly higher. Maybe slingshot effect.

 

[rogerpl]

This is the happiest day of my life- only "eclipsed" by the birth of my granddaughter.

 

[JDGJr]

i started watching at 10K miles - that's a long way to climb back

 

[Mdvalenz]

A bit of a scare but now I can go to bed. I hope it gets to it's intended orbit.

 

[rogerpl]

Yup that was fun- good night everyone

 

[Smith P.]

goalie ? - you are stirring new pot here - would be honest to start it from real facts what was posted a few times - the parameters of AMC-14 current orbit what still the same after last burn and separation.
I think you'll capable to find the numbers.

 

[goaliebob99]

No, I'm actually not trying to sirring the pot. I just found some place that was actually tracking the bird. I know people want to see it

 

[Smith P.]

But posts here totally off base of real interpretation and no ONE gave right meaning those numbers .