August 31st 03, 09:45 PM
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"tim harrison" wrote in message
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I saw on the news that the decision to launch the world altitude attempt
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a balloon, is to go ahead on Tuesday, 60 miles off St.Ives, Cornwall. What
would have made them make the decision, met. wise? Layman's terms, please!
(apparently, it'll be visible for 100's of miles)
Tim
Tim,
See: http://www.metoffice.com/space/challenge.html
Cheers
Ian
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