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Using real-time meteorology and drift optimization technology onboard the aircraft, this aerial forestry application validated a 2-10 times increase in deposition into the intended treatment block. Dr. Mickle, Bill Reynolds and Derek Wright discuss the optimization strategies currently being applied onboard the aircraft. At a height of 30 meters, using real-time optimization strategies developed by Bill Reynolds using the USDA AGDISP model, an Air Tractor AT802 from Forest Protection Limited of Canada, achieves a 2-10 times deposition rate from conventional applications.	DropVisionTM(baj2) is a droplet measuring system designed to analyze droplet spectra through image analysis of droplets contained on Teflon and magnesium oxide coated slides.
	In the spring of 2008, an aerial ULV adulticide application was made in Grand Cayman by MRCU (Mosquito Research & Control Unit) using their Thrush 660, optimization offset strategies and the AIMMS-20 onboard meteorology system.
	In cooperation with A.S.N.F. of Greece, Leading Edge Associates provided expertise in the installation, training and support of the AVENTECH AIMMS-20 meteorology system on a Hughes 500 helicopter.
Bill Reynolds was an invited guest speaking during the General Session of the 2006 NAAA Conference in Orlando Florida	A Hughes 500 in flight with pilot in training for onboard GPS, AIMMS-20 and Micronair 6539 nozzles in Greece. A Hughes 500 applying water during aerial ULV training session.
Leading Edge Associates provided guidance on site for the configuration, installation and training of the Micronair AU-6539 atomization nozzles for use in aerial ULV adulticiding applications.