How long does the TMA trail last?
The trail duration depends on the rate at which TMA was released and also the altitude range that the trail was released. (At lower altitudes the oxygen density is greater and the chemical TMA will disappear more rapidly.) TMA trails typically last between 5 and 30 minutes. • How many TMA trails will be released? The SPIRIT 2 payload will deploy one TMA trail. Return to top of page. Project Completion • Will we publish our results? At this time we do not know the answer to this question. When we do, those on the mailing list will be notified. • What will be the end result of the SPIRIT 2 program? At this time we do not know the answer to this question. When we do, those on the mailing list will be notified. • Who will benefit from the results of this experiment? At this time we do not know the answer to this question. When we do, those on the mailing list will be notified. Return to top of page.
