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
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | 1 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 1 |
| Long Beach, CA | 1 |
| Total: | 3 |