Mr. Hirofumi Sugimoto (Japan) reported a possible strong activity of the Ursids 2016. After I received this news, I calculated the Ursids 2016 activity using worldwide radio meteor observed data from RMOB. As a result, a strong activity was observed. The peak time was around 10:00-11:00 (UT) on 22nd Dec. The FWHM had -2.0hr / +4.0hr. The activity graph is as follows:
Figure 1 – using 20 observing stations in 10 countries.
(The International Project for Radio Meteor Observations – Hiroshi Ogawa)
You can check more detailed information on the following web-site: http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/12_urs/2016urs.html
Besides, you can check past activities on the following webpage: http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/12_urs/urs-total-graph.html
Mr.Hirofumi Sugimoto translated the worldwide radio data to Zenithal Hourly Rate as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 – Estimated ZHR graph from radio data.
(URL: http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~hro/Flash/2016/URS/index.html – Hirofumi Sugimoto)
