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Forecasting for hot-air balloons and airships in the Midlands of England
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 December 1999
Abstract
The difficulties of forecasting for flights of hot-air balloons and small airships are discussed, as well as methods which may be used to improve forecast accuracy. The low-wind-speed requirements and details of weather forecasts required for safe flight are near the limits of accuracy of the forecaster, even when aided by computer models. Preparations for the briefing of balloon pilots need to be carefully undertaken.
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