Chinese Balloons & Facts About High-Altitude Capabilities
PSYOP, Distraction, Spy, EMP Detonator, Biological Weapon Spreader, or False Flag?
If you haven’t heard of the alleged Chinese balloon which floated across the United States from Canada, detected in Montana, & eventually shot down near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by now, you maybe completely disconnected from world events. While ignorance may be bliss for some, we must examine what this ‘incident’ means for the United States & for the safety & security of its inhabitants. Let’s dive in to the possibilities & potential for the use of high-altitude stratospheric balloons in wartime scenarios.
History of Balloon Use in War
During World War II, Japan used balloons, known as Fu-Go balloons, as a form of air warfare. The balloons were designed to carry bombs over long distances and drop them on the United States, in hopes of causing widespread damage and panic. The balloons were launched into the jet stream, which carried them across the Pacific Ocean to North America. Some of the balloons reached as far as the west coast of the United States and Canada, where they caused limited damage and several fatalities. Some of the Japanese balloons in World War II caused forest fires. The bombs carried by the Fu-Go balloons were designed to start fires upon impact, and several incidents of forest fires were reported on the west coast of the United States and Canada as a result of the balloons landing.
According to OregonEncyclopedia.org, between November 1944 and April 1945, Japan launched approximately 9,300 Fu-Go balloons. An estimated 900 balloons reached the U.S. May 5, 2022, marks the 77th anniversary of the deaths of six Americans, the only Americans to die on U.S. soil from enemy action in World War II. Source: Flying
Current Payloads of High-Altitude Balloons
China recently tested a 1.2 ton payload balloon. Which was conducted in the northwestern Chinese province of Quinghai.
China lifted a high-altitude balloon containing 1.2 tons of scientific payloads into the sky up to an altitude of approximately 18 miles (30 km) as part of a demonstration test on September 30, 2022. Source: Interesting Engineering
Is it a coincidence this test was conducted less than five months ago?
EMP Detonation Capabilities & Optimal Altitudes for EMP Detonation
The optimal detonation height for an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon is considered to be at an altitude of around 30-40 kilometers (18-25 miles/95,040-132,000 Feet) above the Earth's surface. At this altitude, the EMP produced by the weapon can cover a large area and affect a wide range of electrical and electronic systems. The exact optimal height may vary based on factors such as the type of weapon, the altitude of the target, and the specific goals of the EMP attack. However, a detonation at an altitude of 30-40 kilometers is generally considered to be the most effective in terms of the size of the area affected and the strength of the EMP generated.
Although the balloon was estimated to be at altitudes ranging from 60,000 feet to as low as 19,000 feet, the right balloon could indeed reach optimal altitude to detonate an EMP.
A suitable aircraft or airship for the purpose of detonating an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon would likely be a high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a high-altitude stratospheric balloon. These types of vehicles are capable of reaching the required altitude of 30-40 kilometers and are designed to operate in the harsh conditions of the upper atmosphere. They also offer the advantage of being remotely operated, which reduces the risk to human operators and makes it easier to control the conditions of the EMP detonation. The specific design and capabilities of the vehicle would depend on the requirements of the EMP weapon and the goals of the attack.
A Test of Ground & Airborne RADAR Systems
The United States Military was tracking the balloon but then it lost it. Only when civilian airline pilots reported the location of the balloon did the military begin tracking it again. It made me consider the limitations of RADAR systems.
The maximum altitude at which a radar can detect an aircraft depends on several factors, including the type of radar, the frequency of the radar signal, the altitude of the radar antenna, the atmospheric conditions, and the size and reflectivity of the aircraft.
Typically, ground-based radar systems can detect aircraft up to 80,000 to 100,000 feet (24 to 30 km) altitude. Airborne radar systems on military aircraft can detect targets at higher altitudes, up to around 60,000 to 70,000 feet (18 to 21 km). The altitude performance of radar systems can also be affected by atmospheric conditions such as atmospheric attenuation and ducting, which can increase or decrease the radar's effective range.
So technically these balloons can remain undetected depending on the aforementioned factors.
LIDAR Systems on Balloons
Nuclear missile silos and underground base locations in the United States are already well documented but the balloon could provide updates current knowledge. A balloon may be able to collect pictures & video from different angles that satellites cannot gather (straight up & down view). Or make a point to show how vulnerable these sites are to attack.
Photo Credit: AMT
Path of Balloon Over Strategic Areas & Steering Capability
High-altitude stratospheric balloons are not typically designed to be steerable. These balloons are usually made of lightweight materials, such as plastic or Mylar, and are filled with lighter-than-air gases, such as helium, to lift them into the stratosphere. The balloons are typically guided by the prevailing winds in the upper atmosphere and do not have any active propulsion or control systems. Some high-altitude balloons may be fitted with instruments, cameras, or other payloads, but their course and altitude are largely determined by the winds and weather patterns in the upper atmosphere. As a result, high-altitude stratospheric balloons are not suitable for applications that require precise control or maneuverability, and their use for the purpose of EMP detonation would likely be limited by their lack of control and guidance capabilities.
Note how the aforementioned states “not typically designed”. If balloons may be fitted with instruments, cameras, etc. they may be outfitted with steering mechanisms as well. We will never know all the technology that is available to various military industrial complexes.
Balloons can Easily be Launched from Ships Anywhere Favorable Conditions Exist
Launching a stratospheric balloon from a ship can provide the necessary stability and safety for the launch, especially when launching from remote locations or in challenging weather conditions. It also allows for greater flexibility in the choice of launch location, as ships can be positioned to take advantage of favorable wind patterns and weather conditions
Remember hearing about Russian ships off the coast of Hawaii?
Photo Credit: CNBC
Interesting Timing of Balloon Considering Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s Visit to China
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was going to visit China.
Also, as often, the real story is probably why this story became a story in the first place.
And the important context here is of course Blinken’s visit to China, which could - one can always dream - have been a step towards some form of de-escalation in China-US rapports. It was quite easily foreseeable that a story like this one on the eve of the trip would have made it politically very difficult for Blinken to go. So a plausible hypothesis is that this whole episode is an attempt by internal US forces to prevent any US-China détente. One alternative hypothesis, much less likely, is that its internal Chinese forces trying to do the same thing by sending this big balloon. Source: Zero Hedge
I’ve already disproved the rest of the article which quoted the Pentagon “The Pentagon itself said that “the payload wouldn’t offer much in the way of surveillance that China couldn’t collect through spy satellites” and that “the balloon posed no serious physical or intelligence threat”. The article also stated that balloons like this can’t have a high payload, they are less effective than satellites, and they “basically can’t be steered”. Again, read the other paragraphs in this article which state differently.
The Ballon could have Traced the Jet Streams for an Experiment of Nuclear Detonation and Subsequent Fallout
The maximum distance that nuclear fallout can travel depends on several factors, including the altitude of the nuclear detonation, the size and yield of the nuclear weapon, the prevailing wind patterns, and the geography of the area affected by the fallout.
In general, the maximum distance that fallout can travel is influenced by the height of the nuclear detonation and the strength of the wind. Higher altitude detonations can result in fallout that can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers downwind, while lower altitude detonations will result in fallout that is more localized and travels shorter distances.
The higher the detonation, the longer the reach.
Collection of Radio Frequencies & Cellphone Tower Data was a Possibility
High-altitude stratospheric balloons can collect cell tower and radio frequency (RF) data. These balloons are equipped with sensors and instruments that can detect and measure various types of RF signals, including those used by cell towers to provide cellular coverage.
The balloons can be deployed at high altitudes, typically between 18 to 50 kilometers, and can fly for several days or even weeks, providing a unique vantage point for collecting RF data. The data collected by the balloons can be used to study the coverage and quality of cellular networks, map the distribution of RF signals, and measure the strength and frequency of different types of RF signals.
The use of high-altitude stratospheric balloons for collecting cell tower and RF data is becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits it offers over other methods of data collection. For example, the balloons can cover large areas quickly and cost-effectively, and can provide a more comprehensive view of the RF environment compared to ground-based measurements. Additionally, the high altitude of the balloons reduces the impact of atmospheric interference, providing more accurate and reliable data.
As with stolen cellular phones, all collected data can be transmitted to a home cloud & subsequently wiped before capture could take place. Given the United States MSM blasted the balloon’s presence all over the news channels, it would be relatively easy to know when the balloon would be taken out.
High-Altitude Stratospheric Balloons Make Relatively Inexpensive Potential Weapons
Considering the millions of dollars in equipment, fuel, & manpower utilized in tracking & strategically taking it down.
The cost of a high-altitude stratospheric balloon can vary widely depending on the size, altitude, duration, and payload requirements of the balloon. For a basic, small-scale research or educational balloon mission, the cost can be as low as several thousand dollars. For a more complex or large-scale mission, such as a commercial or scientific project, the cost can reach several hundred thousand dollars or more. Some of the factors that can affect the cost of a high-altitude stratospheric balloon mission include:
Balloon size and altitude: The size of the balloon and the altitude it needs to reach will have a significant impact on the cost. Larger balloons and higher altitudes require more lift gas, stronger materials, and more complex launch and recovery systems, all of which can add to the cost.
Duration: The amount of time the balloon needs to stay aloft will also impact the cost. Longer missions require more lift gas, stronger materials, and more complex systems to support the balloon and its payload over a longer period of time.
Payload: The type and weight of the payload carried by the balloon can also impact the cost. Larger or more complex payloads, such as scientific instruments or cameras, will require more expensive and sophisticated systems to support them.
Location and logistics: The location of the launch and recovery, as well as the logistics of getting the equipment and personnel to the launch site, can also affect the cost of a high-altitude stratospheric balloon mission.
It would be a drop in the bucket for the country which purchased 6.6 tons of gold from Russia in 2022 alone, to manufacture & release tons of these balloons like Japan did in WWII.
Chemical/Biological Warfare Agent Dispersal Possibilities
It is technically possible to disperse chemical or biological agents via a high-altitude stratospheric balloon. There is no publicly available evidence to suggest that high-altitude stratospheric balloons have been used to disperse chemical or biological agents in the past.
That we know of. It was experimented with in the 1950s:
Project E77
The American military briefly explored the idea of balloon bombs also, although not during World War Two, but rather the Cold War. In 1951, the Chemical Corps of the U.S. Army began testing hydrogen-filled high altitude balloons (codenamed E77s) as a method of secretly dispersing biological agents designed to wipe out Soviet or Chinese agriculture. Wheat destroying fungi were packed in a small two-foot canister suspended beneath the balloon. Once over enemy territory, the container would automatically open and disperse feathers that were treated with spores that cause ‘stem rust’ – a fast-spreading disease that can ravage vast regions of cereal crops. During the 1950s, the U.S. military planned to disperse between 15 and 20 percent of all biological agents via balloon bombs. Although, tested for nearly a decade at a military preserve in California, no E77 balloon was ever released. By 1960, the E77 program was suspended. Subsequent biological weapons were instead designed to be delivered by bombs via aircraft. Source: Military History Now
Delayed Takedown of The Balloon
Despite the cries and offers from American citizens to shoot down the balloon themselves (a typical round would’ve never made it that high), the delay in the actual shooting down of the balloon was strategically over water. If the balloon was carrying radiological material, it may have been a danger to the public on the ground. What did the F-22’s see on board the balloon to delay the decision? EMP device could’ve been well encapsulated from view. In addition, it had to be taken out in a way that would preserve any evidence. Like I mentioned earlier however, any collected data could’ve been instantly wiped & ‘innocent’ looking atmospheric data & weather collection programs, devices, etc. maybe onboard.
More Balloons Aloft
This may be the end of this particular balloon’s story but it isn’t the end of all high-altitude stratospheric balloons reportedly in the air. High-altitude stratospheric balloons are in Latin America and the Arctic. We must stay vigilant & not get complacent with these balloons.
Is This Whole Thing a PSYOP? War is a Money Maker
We should always be asking ourselves, what else could this be? Is a hoax to get the American people on board with going to war against China? We know China has partnered with Russia in so many ways & President Biden (& Nancy Pelosi) has repeatedly stated we would offer protection to Taiwan.
Is this balloon ‘incident’ a distractor for what is taking place in the Russia/Ukraine war? Hinter Biden’s laptop? The classified documents that keep turning up in various political leaders’ homes?
When people are distracted looking up at any proverbial or literal ballon itself, let us not forget the person/entity on the ground controlling the balloon & collecting data/response of the public & military.
Regardless of what the real reason (which we may never truly know) for the invasion of a foreign balloon into our airspace, the fact that it DID enter our airspace & remained inside our airspace for as long as it did, should be concerning to every American. Especially given the capabilities of high-altitude stratospheric balloons as I’ve outlined above.
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