HOT-154 Optics Readme file


NOTE: AC-9 & all (P, T, C & F) CTD sensors returned from calibration. 
      Seacat batteries changed.


12/18/03

  Checking FRRF : 1334
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.41V, 0.092A
    - formatting flashcard
    - recharging battery
    
  Checking MPAK : 1350
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 11.5V
    - formatting flashcard
    - recharging battery
    
  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS test cast - in:1720, down:1726, up:1731, out:1737
    - depth    : ~50m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 10 kt winds, 6 ft seas
    - location : 21 20.796 N, 158 16.351 W (Kahe Stn.)
    - files    : pro1h154.bin, run.001
    - notes    : FORGOT TO TURN ON SEACAT!
    

12/19/03

  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS test cast - in:938, down:944, up:949, out:956
    - depth    : ~50m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 13 kt winds, sea-state 3-4
    - location : 22 44.723 N, 157 58.482 W
    - files    : pro2h154.bin, run.002

  Checking FRRF : 1016
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.70V, 0.090A
    - downloading data: pro1h154.bin, pro2h154.bin
    - formatting flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 1057
    - time OK
    - voltage = 11.6V
    - downloading data: run.001, run.002
    - recharging battery


12/20/03

  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS cast - in:1416, down:1423, up:1448, out:1503
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up (due to time constraint)
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 9 kt winds, sea-state 2-3
    - location : 22 43.547 N, 157 55.837 W
    - files    : pro3h154.bin, run.005


12/21/03

  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS cast - in:319, down:326, up:351, out:421 (night)
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 1 kt winds, 3-4 ft waves
    - location : 22 49.352 N, 157 59.867 W
    - files    : pro4h154.bin, run.007

  Checking MPAK : 430
    - time off by 10 seconds
    - voltage = 11.8V
    - downloading data: run.005, run.007
    - recharging battery

  Checking FRRF : 517
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.47V, 0.089A
    - downloading data: pro3h154.bin, pro4h154.bin
    - formatting flashcard
    - recharging battery

  Calibrating AC-9 : 646
    - temp = 24.2 C
    - files: 03Dec21a1.dat, 03Dec21c1.dat, run.009
    - notes: using new calibration file AC90171_12-10-03.dev
    
  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS cast - in:1316, down:1322, up:1348, out:1417
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 1/8 clouds, 8-9 kt winds, sea-state 2-3
    - location : 22 45.477 N, 158 2.232 W
    - files    : pro5h154.bin, run.010

  AC-9/MPAK/FRRF/ISUS cast - in:1423, down:1429, up:1454, out:1522
    - depth    : ~240m using 280m line & small capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min
    - weather  : 7/8 clouds, 9 kt winds, sea-state 2-3, 1-2 ft waves
    - location : 22 45.514 N, 158 2.338 W
    - files    : pro5h154.bin, run.011
    - notes    : using new filter

  Checking MPAK : 1540
    - time OK
    - voltage = 11.5V
    - downloading data: run.009, run.010, run.011

  Checking FRRF : 1621
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.47V, 0.092A
    - downloading data: pro5h154.bin
    

NOTE:
  Everything appeared to have worked OK.