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To: PilotDave

Is mapping the spill for real time use? Is there a direct communication to skimmers from forward air observers?


8 posted on 07/26/2010 5:19:04 PM PDT by Deaf Smith
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To: Deaf Smith

The way I understand it is they fly all afternoon, mostly in twin engine piston planes at about 12,000’. They photo map the gulf, land and process the data overnight and present it to the command center for the daily early morning brief where they come up with the daily skimmer/dispersant plan. Then they do it all over again the next day....


10 posted on 07/26/2010 5:23:25 PM PDT by PilotDave (No, really, you just can't make this stuff up!!!)
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