• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Storm Probe Idea

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I agree with Glen about the RPVs. The only real problem is even large planes have problems in and around thunderstorms! While, RPVs would be an ideal solution, I think turbulence around the edge of a storm (let alone the RFD) might be a littl e much for a RPV to overcome--something that is probably being considered. Best of luck to those who try to get instruments in and around storms...I don't think I would have the patience to deal with all the planning and issues associated with it (just give me a radar and I'll be fine ). :D

As far as the coke can idea, I think a modified artillery gun might work best...just shoot a couple into the storm and track them with GPS :wink:
 
I am personally acquainted with a balloon experimenter, Harry Mueller, KC5TRB. His informal outfit is Oklahoma Research Balloons, [url]www.members.cox.net/hhm_74775/orb [/url]. I have been to several of his launches and took part in a couple of balloon chase and recovery efforts.

Harry uses three means of tracking his payloads - APRS (Automatic Postion Reporting System), an RF beacon on amateur radio two-meter FM simplex, and an audio beacon. The RF beacon is a backup to APRS. Teh adio beacon is for when searching close to the payload and the RF signal is too strong for direction finding techniques.

Amateur radio balloon groups exists across the nation. I believe the closest active group to D. Bailey is in north Texas. I suggest he contact one or more of these groups and learn as much as he can from them. That may save him some time gettignthis project "off the ground" - literally!
 
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