HOT-169 Optics Readme file


NOTE: The FRRF was removed from the cage after HOT-168 in order to 
      be used on the cruise from Samoa back to Hawaii. It was
      re-mounted during loading day for this cruise. 


5/16/05

  Charging batteries : ~800
  

5/17/05

  Checking FRRF : 400
    - date & time OK
    - voltage = 14.59
    - re-formatting flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 420
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 12.7V
    - ready to calibrate!

  Calibrating AC-9 : 900
    temp = 23.2 deg C
    files: 05may17a1.dat, 05may17c1.dat, run.001
    note : Both channels seemed high!


5/18/05

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:406, down:412, up:438, out:505
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 14-15 kt winds, 1-2' swells, night
    - location : 22 46.021 N, 157 57.483 W
    - files    : run.003, pro1h169.bin
  
  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:843, down:851, up:916, out:941
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 2/8 clouds, 12-13 kt winds, 1-2' swells
    - location : 22 46.067 N, 157 57.392 W
    - files    : run.004, pro2h169.bin

  MPAK/FRRF cast (w/ filters) - in:946, down:952, up:1018, out:1045
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 14-15 kt winds, 2' swells
    - location : 22 46.066 N, 157 57.392 W
    - files    : run.005, pro2h169.bin

  Charging MPAK battery : 1055
  
  Checking FRRF : 1100
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.21V (re-charging)
    - space left = 2681121 words
    - downloading data : pro1h169.bin, pro2h169.bin
    - reformatting
    

5/19/05

  Checking MPAK : 708
    - voltage = 13.1V
    - re-set time
    - space OK
  
  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:959, down:1006, up:1033, out:1100
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 7.5/8 clouds, 13-15 kt winds, 2-3' swells
    - location : 22 45.470 N, 157 59.562 W
    - files    : run.007, pro3h169.bin

  Checking MPAK : 1230
    - voltage = 12.4V
    - downloading : run.001, run.003, run.004, run.005, run.007

  Checking FRRF : 1407
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.47V
    - files : pro3h169.bin


NOTE: In general, everything seemed OK.