Dweller & Orbita
Dweller
I’ve been watching the satellites at night, figuring out if the data can help us spot water sources before we go. Got any quick fixes or tricks that can turn those raw numbers into something useful for a scavenger?
Orbita
Orbita: Look for the satellites that bounce back a lot of infrared light – that’s usually water vapor. Track their low‑orbit passes, pick out the ones that linger over valleys or riverbeds, and use a simple spectral filter on your phone to flag bright patches. If you can line up two passes a few hours apart, the shift in the infrared signature tells you if the source is moving or drying out. Basically, find the warm spots that stay warm, and that’s your best bet for a quick water spot.
Dweller
Sounds solid. I’ll grab a thermos, set the phone to the filter, and start mapping out the warm spots before dawn. If any of those patches hold, we’ll have a decent supply before the next storm hits.
Orbita
Sounds like a plan. Just keep an eye on the satellite’s altitude—sometimes those low‑orbiters give a false warm read if they’re passing over a hot rock instead of water. If you spot a consistent, cool‑bright patch that shows up in consecutive passes, that’s probably your oasis. Good luck, and stay hydrated.
Dweller
Got it. I’ll keep the altitude in mind and double‑check the cool‑bright patches. Thanks, Orbita—let’s make sure it’s not just a glowing rock before we head out. Stay sharp.
Orbita
You’re on the right track—just remember that a quick glance at the spectral signature can save you a trip to a false glow. Good luck out there, and keep that eye on the data. Stay sharp.
Dweller
Thanks. I’ll keep the eye on the numbers and make sure nothing tricksy tricks me. Stay sharp on your end too.Thanks. I’ll keep the eye on the numbers and make sure nothing tricksy tricks me. Stay sharp on your end too.
Orbita
Sounds good, just keep the data clean and watch for any odd spikes. Stay sharp, and good luck out there.