Due to the Winds and weather in New England, long range forecasting and public notification for scheduled balloon test studies are not-often successful.
In an effort to provide some sort of public notice of the date and time of the balloon tests, this page is intended to be an up-to-date planner for public use.
We will be sure to update this page accordingly with probabilities and confirmation of scheduled testing once a decision has been made to proceed or re-schedule.
The criteria used to determine potentially viable Balloon Test dates consists of (in order of importance):
Winds forecast to be less than 10 mph throughout the duration of the study, (preferably below 6mph). MOST IMPORTANT!
No chance of fog or mist (temperature/dew point spread of greater than 6 degrees)
Less than 25% chance of precipitation
Mostly sunny is preferable for clearer, brighter photos, but not a necessity
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CAD Job Number 1162 - AT&T MA1346 ~ Petersham ~ Chimney Hill Farm, 41 Hall Road, Petersham, MA
Monday 9/09/2013, Balloons were up at 7:06am and balloons came down at 6:21pm Monday's test was a complete success, The morning of this date was glorious for a balloon test. Calm winds and blue skies. Although a little wind kicked up in the afternoon, it was not detrimental to the test or the results.
Saturday 9/14/2013, Balloons were up at 9:44am and came down at 5:01pm Also a complete success, Light wind to the South East that grew progressively calmer as the day progressed
Sunday 9/15/2013, Balloons were up at 8:23am and came down at 5:01pm Another complete success, Winds for the ENTIRE day were CALM
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Updated by Ben Caron at 9:20pm on Friday 9-20-2013
