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According to the US Department of Commerce Census Bureau, the world's population is approximately 6,747,994,729 people (305,910,988 in the U.S.). Santa has had to adapt over the years to having less and less time to deliver gifts. To better assure prompt deliveries and safe flights, higher technology systems are increasingly being used by the United States Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base Colorado. The USAF uses ground based radars, NOAA operational satellites provided by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Santa Cams, and jet fighter aircraft. Global position satellite (GPS) information and carefully timed gravity assists from the sun, moon, and/or earth are used to speed Santa's sleigh faster and more precisely. The 406 MHz Search and Rescue transmitter that Santa will have is equipped with a GPS feature so that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operational satellites (POES and GOES), EUMETSAT's MetOp-A, and Russian COSPAS satellites will know almost instantly within meters where Santa is. Multi-variable modeling improvements in the solar wind, auroras, geomagnetic force fields, and space/earth weather predictions are also being credited for improved sleigh routing efficiencies this year. Rudolph reportedly appreciates the POES and GOES infrared data so that he knows where fog is and can take over the reins from Santa and he says the polar microwave data is great for telling him where the rain, snow, and ice are for those precise landing adjustments.
From 22,300 miles in space, NORAD will use for the first time the GOES-13 improved earth location accuracy and heat detection infrared equipment from various satellites. Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature similar to a missile launch and the satellites can detect Rudolph's bright red nose very precisely. NOAA, NASA, and the USAF have satellites precisely positioned and additional volunteers are supporting the improved Santa tracking beginning after sundown on Christmas Eve December 24, 2008. Near "real time" public updates of progress should be available from the web site NORAD Santa and thanks to worldwide corporate and international support updates will be provided in seven languages.
Al Feinberg
Headquarters, Washington
202-xxx-1058
MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-268
NASA TELEVISION COMMEMORATES APOLLO 8 CHRISTMAS EVE BROADCAST
WASHINGTON -- NASA Television will honor the 40th anniversary of the
historic Christmas Eve broadcast by the Apollo 8 crew with special
programming Dec. 24 and 25 on the NASA TV Public Channel (101).
Forty years ago, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the
first humans to visit another heavenly body as they successfully
orbited the moon in their Apollo 8 spacecraft. On Dec. 24, 1968, the
three astronauts devoted one of their mission's six live television
transmissions to reading from the biblical book of Genesis during
what has since come to be known as the Christmas Eve Broadcast.
To commemorate the anniversary, NASA TV will air the following special
programs:
"The Annual John H. Glenn Lecture -- An Evening with the Apollo 8
Astronauts," a panel discussion with Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and
Bill Anders recorded Nov. 13, 2008, at the Smithsonian's National Air
and Space Museum. Former U.S. senator and NASA astronaut John Glenn
provided their introduction.
"The Apollo 8 Crew Remembers Historic Mission, Live from the Newseum,"
a panel discussion with the Apollo 8 astronauts moderated by Nick
Clooney and recorded Nov. 13, 2008, at the Newseum in Washington.
"De-Brief Apollo 8," an historical documentary of Apollo 8, narrated
by Burgess Meredith (1970).
"Apollo 8 Christmas Video," a 10-minute documentary featuring Apollo 8
astronauts describing their historic mission. (Excerpts from the John
H. Glenn Lecture recorded Nov. 13, 2008.)
"Apollo 8 -- December 21, 1968," a NASA Manned Space Flight Film
Report on the Apollo 8 mission (1970).
The NASA Television Video File also will include footage documenting
the Apollo 8 mission's Christmas Eve broadcast. For program times and
listings, consult the NASA Television schedule online at:
www.nasa.gov...
The Manitoban was chartered from the company early in 1898 for an unusual voyage. She sailed from Alten (Norway) for New York on February 4 with 537 reindeer, 418 reindeer sleds, 511 sets of harness, 3, 500 bags of moss for feeding the animals, together with herders, drivers and their families numbering in all 113 people. After proceeding by rail from New York to Seattle, the entire company embarked for Alaska to start the U.S. Government's reindeer herd.
www.merchantnavyofficers.com...
According to the US Department of Commerce Census Bureau, the world's population is approximately 6,747,994,729 people (305,910,988 in the U.S.). Santa has had to adapt over the years to having less and less time to deliver gifts. To better assure prompt deliveries and safe flights, higher technology systems are increasingly being used by the United States Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base Colorado. The USAF uses ground based radars, NOAA operational satellites provided by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Santa Cams, and jet fighter aircraft. Global position satellite (GPS) information and carefully timed gravity assists from the sun, moon, and/or earth are used to speed Santa's sleigh faster and more precisely. The 406 MHz Search and Rescue transmitter that Santa will have is equipped with a GPS feature so that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operational satellites (POES and GOES), EUMETSAT's MetOp-A, and Russian COSPAS satellites will know almost instantly within meters where Santa is. Multi-variable modeling improvements in the solar wind, auroras, geomagnetic force fields, and space/earth weather predictions are also being credited for improved sleigh routing efficiencies this year. Rudolph reportedly appreciates the POES and GOES infrared data so that he knows where fog is and can take over the reins from Santa and he says the polar microwave data is great for telling him where the rain, snow, and ice are for those precise landing adjustments.
From 22,300 miles in space, NORAD will use for the first time the GOES-13 improved earth location accuracy and heat detection infrared equipment from various satellites. Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature similar to a missile launch and the satellites can detect Rudolph's bright red nose very precisely. NOAA, NASA, and the USAF have satellites precisely positioned and additional volunteers are supporting the improved Santa tracking beginning after sundown on Christmas Eve December 24, 2008. Near "real time" public updates of progress should be available from the web site NORAD Santa and thanks to worldwide corporate and international support updates will be provided in seven languages.
Originally posted by jontap
At the moment I am trying to see who has more supporting evidence between the Easter bunny and Jesus.
This Article is partly tongue in cheek as we trace Santa's Origins and offer proof from several government agencies that he is indeed real. Many people have shared thoughts, ideas and info in the making of this project and some ideas may not appeal to all. But follow our journey now as we seek Santa and his Flying Reindeer.
The discussion thread is here... www.abovetopsecret.com...