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To: bonesmccoy
I'm afraid aero drag plays a big role here! That's much to simple.
1,727 posted on 02/14/2003 12:31:06 AM PST by John Jamieson
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To: John Jamieson; bonesmccoy
Sitting in recliner marveling at the math.

This is why I had to get dirty to make money! LOL

1,730 posted on 02/14/2003 12:36:16 AM PST by Cold Heat
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To: John Jamieson
Yes, I am aware of the fact that drag plays a big role here.

However, I do not have differential equations to relate drag at various altitudes, the prevailing winds on the morning in question, and the ground terrain.

So, the best I can surmise is the basic college ballistics equation and use that as the initial point of reference.

We can at least see where the impact point could have been and how close it is to a populated area.
1,737 posted on 02/14/2003 12:45:55 AM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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