HOT-171 Optics Readme file



NOTE: Receiving syncronization errors when using PRR. Suspect surface
      sensor cable. Unable to use PRR this cruise. Planning on sending
      it back for repair and calibration.


7/15/05

  Charging MPAK & FRRF batteries : 1625
  

7/16/05

  Checking FRRF : 1430
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.62V
    - re-formatting flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 1447
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 12.6V
    - re-formatting flashcard
    - ready to calibrate!

  Cleaned AC-9 windows : ~1500

  Calibrating AC-9 : 1515
    temp = 28.4 deg C
    files: 05jul16a1.dat, 05jul16c1.dat, 05jul16c1.dat, run.000
    note : Both channels seemed high!

  Checking MPAK : 
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 12.5V
    - ready to sample!

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:2224, down:2228, up:2252, out:2320
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 1/8 clouds, 2/3 moon, 14 kt winds, 2-4' swells
    - location : 22 45.189 N, 158 2.75 W
    - files    : run.002, pro1h171.bin


7/17/05

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1233, down:1241, up:1305, out:1330
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 16-17 kt winds, 3-4' swells
    - location : 22 47.051 N, 158 2.010 W
    - files    : run.003, pro2h171.bin

  Recharging MPAK : 1410
  
  Checking FRRF : 1450
    - voltage = 14.33V
    - time OK
    - space left = 5190574 words, used = 5295186
    - downloading data : pro1h171.bin, pro2h171.bin
    - re-formatting flashcard
    - recharging battery


7/18/05

  Checking MPAK : 810
    - re-set time
    - voltage 13.2V
    - space left = 9681K
    - downloading data : run.000, run.002, run.003

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1330, down:1337, up:1402, out:1430
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 2/8 clouds, 20 kt winds from 85 Deg, 4-6' swells
    - location : 22 47.043 N, 158 7.550 W
    - files    : run.005, pro3h171.bin

  MPAK/FRRF cast (w/ filters) - in:1435, down:1442, up:?, down:1523, up:1536, out:1600
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : 10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 2/8 clouds, 206 kt winds fromm 90 Deg, 4-6' swells
    - location : 22 47.040 N, 158 7.546 W
    - files    : run.006, pro3h171.bin
    
    - note     : I went outside after 25 minutes expecting the cast to be
                 at the bottom. I was surprized to find out it was almost
                 at the top. My suspision was that the winch operator only
                 sent it down to 150m, so I sent it back down to 250m.

  Checking MPAK : 1624
    - voltage = 12V
    - downloading files : run.005, run.006

  Checking FRRF : 1645
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.25V
    - downloading data : pro3h171.bin


NOTE: In general, everything seemed OK.