Does anyone know of a
measurement of terminal velocity from any fall, catching one on radar or
something?
Hello Frank and list,
I have also heard the number "122 miles per hour" tossed around as the speed.
So would 122 miles x 5,280 ft/mile = 644,160 feet /hr. / 3,600 seconds per hour = 178.93 feet per second.
12 miles up x 5,280 feet per mile = 63,360 feet / 178.93 = 354 seconds = 5 minutes 54 seconds.
Sounds a little closer.
Now, did the fireball extinguish at 12 mile up, or possible higher or lower?
Steve Arnold
