HOT-144 Optics Readme file



1/15/03

  Checked AC-9 : 916
    - reset clock
    - cleared memory
    - voltage = 9.9 V, recharging (1022 - 716 on 1/16/03)

  TSRB/PRR cast :
    - At the start of the PRR cast, we noticed that the TSRB was heading
      under the ship. While the PRR was at the surface, we recovered the
      TSRB & re-deployed it on the opposite (port) side of the ship. The
      original TSRB log file was terminated, and a new one begun. Once
      it appeared that the TSRB would be OK, we continued the PRR cast.


1/16/03

  Checked FRRF : 818
    - reset clock
    - reformatting flashdisk
    - voltage = 14.24 V, recharging


1/17/03

  Calibrating AC-9 : 430
    - voltage = 12 V
    - temp = 21.2 C
    - files : run.000, 03Jan17a1.dat, 03Jan17c1.dat
    
  AC-9/FRRF cast - in:1303, down:1310, up:1336, out:1407
    - depth   : ~240m using 280m line & capstan
    - rate    : ~10 m/min
    - weather : 20-25 kt winds, seastate 4, 3/8 clouds
    - files   : run.001


1/18/03

  AC-9/FRRF cast - in:311, down:327, up:353, out:423 (night)
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 28 kt winds, seastate 6
    - location : 22 44.902 N, 157 59.327 W
    - files    : run.002
    
  Checking AC-9 : 438
    - instrument stopped logging due to low voltage
    - downloading files run.000, run.001, run.002
    - recharging (506 - 1130)
    
  AC-9/FRRF cast (w/o filter) - in:1143, down:1153, up:1219, out:1250
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 10 kt winds, seastate 3-4, 6/8 clouds
    - location : 22 41.2564 N, 158 2.5020 W
    - files    : run.004
    
  AC-9/FRRF cast (w/ filter) - in:1253, down:1304, up:1330, out:1400
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 16 kt winds, seastate 4, 6/8 clouds
    - location : 22 40.9367 N, 158 3.0407 W
    - files    : run.005
    
  Downloading AC-9 data : 1417
    - instrument stopped logging due to low voltage
    - run.004, run.005
    
  Downloaded FRRF data : 1526
    - voltage = 14.33 V
    - pro1h144.bin
    
    Downloading the directory, I immediately noticed that there was 
    only one profile on the flashdisk. Upon closer inspection, I have
    determined that what probably happened was that the FRRF started
    up soon after I re-formatted the flashdisk. Since the cover was
    over the frame, I didn't notice, and after a while, the entire
    flashdisk was filled up (pro1h144.bin). When it came to saving
    the actual data profiles, the instrument was unable to since
    the flashdisk was already filled up. From now on, I'll check the
    FRRF before the first profile, and again after the night cast on
    the 'second' day.