HOT-159 Optics Readme file



NOTE: FRRF and PRR sent back for calibration. PRR arrive back in
      time for this cruise. Using new PRR Profiling software.
      

5/17/04

  Recharging MPAK battery pack : 1015
    

5/18/04

  Checking MPAK : 1415
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 12.2V
    - reformatting flashcard
    - ready to calibrate


5/19/04

  Cleaned AC-9 windows & calibrating : 600
    - temp = 25.4 C
    - files: 04may19a1.dat, 04may19c1.dat, run.000
    - note: using inline .2u filter

  AC-9 cast - in:1230, down:1236, up:1249, out:1304
    - depth    : ~240m using ship's winch
    - rate     : ~20 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 4/8 clouds, 15 kt winds from 150 Deg, 1-3' swells
    - location : 22 44.41 N, 157 55.58 W
    - files    : run.002


5/20/04

  AC-9 cast - in:1133, down:1139
    - depth    : ~240m using ship's winch
    - rate     : ~40 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 13 kt winds from 150 Deg, 2' swells
    - location : 22 45.0955 N, 157 59.4830 W
    - files    : run.003

  Initially went down & up @ 40 m/min, redoing cast @ 20 m/min.

  AC-9 cast - down:1151, up:1204, out:1219

  AC-9 cast (w/ filters) - in:1223, down:1229, up:1242, out:1256
    - depth    : ~240m using ship's winch
    - rate     : ~20 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 13 kt winds from 150 Deg, 2' swells
    - location : 22 45.0955 N, 157 59.4830 W
    - files    : run.004

  Checking MPAK : 1306
    - time OK
    - voltage = 11.6V
    - downloading data: run.000, run.002, run.003, run.004

NOTE:
  Everything appeared to have worked OK.