Aerostats or balloons are tethered generally at 500’ or below on a Responder Class OSRV, Vessel of Opportunity (VOO) or from a stationary structure on shore. These systems are designed to aid in detection and classification of oil as recoverable or non-recoverable to assist response personnel in the placement of resources.
Locations of Aerostat with Optical & TIR Sensors
The Google satellite images viewed on the MSRC website are not real time and thus may not reflect the current location or availability of MSRC equipment at any given time.
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | 1 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 1 |
| Long Beach, CA (Long Beach PPS) | 1 |
| Total: | 3 |