The Missouri chapter of MUFON is compiling a list of useful tools for field investigators to use. If you have suggestions for additional apps or products please notify us at [email protected]
TO TRACK SATELLITES
The Earth is
surrounded by almost 1000 actively operating satellites. To track these
satellites in real time via Google Earth, use the first link to download
Google Earth for your computer's operating system. Then use the second
link to download the AGI satellite tracking database and install it on
your computer.
Once you have Google Earth running, double click the AGI Satellite Database icon if it does not show in the "Places" list.
Download Google Earth
Download the Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) Satellite Tracking database
Other satellite tracking web sites and software links are below.
CalSKY
CelesTrack
N2YO
Stellarium
Thanks to Kansas MUFON for the above information.
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TO FOLLOW THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
or find out where it has been in the past or will be in the future visit
www.heavens-above.com
An android App is now available from this site as well. They also have a sky chart, constellation chart, planet locations and much more.
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SKY CHARTS
Several Apps are available for Iphone and Android and are useful in determining which stars are visible and where they are located at a certain time.
www.heavens-above.com
Google Sky
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HISTORICAL WEATHER DATA
This is useful in finding weather on a particular day for case investigations.
First, go to www.wunderground.com. Then click on "Historical Weather" and fill in the location by city or nearest airport. The weather is recorded hourly.
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PLANE LOCATORS
There are several Apps available that allow investigators to find where commercial flights occur with time and altitude listed. This can be useful during a live investigation.
www.planefinder.net tracks in real time
flightaware.com
theplanelocator.com
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More tools coming soon!
