If you look at pictures of balloons when they are being launched (high altitude, lighter than air balloons) you will see lots of slack in the envelope - BECAUSE the gas expands as the air pressure decreases (Bohle's law(sp?)). Ballooners have known about, and taken into consideration this effect for years. I would not think it would suddenly bite them on the butt now...
Some good reasons why it still might be targeted include
1) Heartland of America. Shows you can hit ANY part of the country.
2) Fort Riley to the West, Fort Leavenworth to the East, SAC bases (Omaha, Neb) to the North, all tempting targets - especially if you are not real sure of your aiming ability.
3) Ft. Riley, Manhattan (KSU), Lawrence (KU), Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas City (KS and MO) all population centers potentially effected by blast or fallout - 2ndary effects
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If you look at pictures of balloons when they are being launched (high altitude, lighter than air balloons) you will see lots of slack in the envelope - BECAUSE the gas expands as the air pressure decreases (Bohle's law(sp?)). Ballooners have known about, and taken into consideration this effect for years. I would not think it would suddenly bite them on the butt now...
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Some good reasons why it still might be targeted include
1) Heartland of America. Shows you can hit ANY part of the country.
2) Fort Riley to the West, Fort Leavenworth to the East, SAC bases (Omaha, Neb) to the North, all tempting targets - especially if you are not real sure of your aiming ability.
3) Ft. Riley, Manhattan (KSU), Lawrence (KU), Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas City (KS and MO) all population centers potentially effected by blast or fallout - 2ndary effects
You spelled 'Weird' wrong...
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