HOT-167 Optics Readme file



1/31/05

  Charging FRRf overnight
  - note: MPAK had been charging at BEACH-lab between cruises


2/1/05

  Stopped charging FRRf
    

2/2/05

  Checking FRRF : 1555
    - voltage = 14.49V, 0.090A
    - temp = 21.53 C
    - time OK
    - re-formatting flashcard
    
  Checking MPAK : 1624
    - voltage = 12.3V
    - reset time
    - re-formatted flashdisk

  Calibrating AC-9 :
    temp = 22.0 C
    files: 05feb02a1.dat, 05feb02c1.dat
    note : Had trouble getting rid of bubbles - need more more hose clamps.


2/3/05

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:332, down:330, up:405, out:430
    - depth    : 250m using ship's hydro-wire
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 10 kt winds from 030 deg
    - location : 22 45 N, 158 W
    - files    : run.002, pro1h167.bin
  
  Charging MPAK battery : 600
  
  Checking FRRF : 1130
    - voltage = 14.25, .089A
    - downloading data : pro1h167.bin
    
  Checking MPAK :
    - voltage = 12.3V
    - reset time
  
  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1233, down:1240, up:1303, out:1330
    - depth    : 250m using ship's hydro-wire
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 6/8 clouds, 15 kt winds from 052 deg
    - location : 22 45.30 N, 157 54.44 W
    - files    : run.004, pro2h167.bin

  MPAK/FRRF cast - (w/ filters) in:1336, down:1342, up:1406, out:1430
    - depth    : 250m using ship's hydro-wire
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 6/8 clouds, 12 kt winds from 018 deg
    - location : 22 45.36 N, 157 54.36 W
    - files    : run.005, pro3h167.bin

  Downloading FRRF : 1800
    - files : pro2h167.bin, pro3h167.bin

  Downloading MPAK : 1848
    - voltage = 12.2V
    - files : run.002, run.004, run.005


NOTE:
  FRRF Battery appears weak!