HOT-175 Optics Readme file



NOTE:  AC-9 back from calibration/repair.


11/10/05

  Charging FRRF & MPAK batteries : 1107
  
  
11/11/05
  
  Checking FRRF : 533
    - voltage = 14.59V
    - re-formatted flashcard
    
  Checking MPAK
    - reset time  
    - voltage = 12.6V
    - re-formatted flashcard
    - ready to calibrate
      
  Calibrating AC-9
    - temp = 22.5 C
    - files : 05nov11a1.dat (w/o filter), 05nov11a2.dat (w/ filter), 
              05nov11c1.dat
    - notes : Using new filter.

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1446, down:1451, up:1517, out:1542
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 4/8 clouds, 18 kt winds from 95 deg, 3-4 swells
    - location : 22 44.998 N, 157 59.954 W
    - files    : run.002, pro1h175.bin
  
  MPAK/FRRF filter cast - in:1545, down:1551, up:1617, out:1644
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 1/8 clouds, 17 kt winds from 100 deg, 3-4 swells
    - location : 22 44.998 N, 157 59.955 W
    - files    : run.003, pro1h175.bin

  Recharging MPAK battery : 1704
  

11/12/05

  Checking FRRF : 331
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.58V
    - downloading : pro1h175.bin
    - space taken = 4995979, space left = 5489781
    - formatting flashcard
    
  Checking MPAK : 
    - voltage = 12.8V
    - reset time
    - downloading : run.002, run.003

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1245, down:1251, up:1316, out:1340
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 2/8 clouds, 15 kt winds from 120 deg, 4-5' swells
    - location : 22 44.920 N, 157 59.664 W
    - files    : run.000, pro2h175.bin


11/13/05

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:0052, down:0101, up:0125 out:0151
    - depth    : 250m using ship's trawl winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 14 kt winds from 130 deg, 4' swells
    - location : 22 44.777 N, 157 59.398 W
    - files    : run.001, pro3h175.bin

  Checking FRRF : 1000
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.35V
    - downloading data : pro2h175.bin, pro3h175.bin

  Checking MPAK : 
    - voltage = 12.2V
    - downloading data: run.000, run.001


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11/14/05

  Checking MPAK :
    - voltage = 12.0V
    - charging problem?, connecting charger back to intrument


  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage = 14.67V
    - reformatting flashcard
    
  Checking voltage on MPAK using voltmeter from charger leads - 12.36V

  Checking MPAK : 1112
    - voltage = 12.1V
    - time OK


  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1126, down:1132, up:1138, out:1143
    - depth    : ~50m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 11 kt winds from 70 deg, 3-4' swells
    - location : 22 45.009 N, 158 0.000 W
    - files    : run.000, pro1ac23.bin


11/15/05

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:0102, down:0108, up:0113, out:0118
    - depth    : ~50m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 12 kt winds from 80 deg, 3-4' swells
    - location : 22 45.011 N, 158 0.000 W
    - files    : run.001, pro2ac23.bin
    
  Checking MPAK : 1603
    - voltage = 11.9V
    - time OK  

  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage =  14.49V
    - time OK

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1733, down:1739, up:1746, out:1753
    - depth    : ~50m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 12 kt winds from 80 deg, 4-6' swells
    - location : 22 45.016 N, 158 0.040 W
    - files    : run.003, pro3ac23.bin

  Charging MPAK Battery : 2040
  
  
11/16/05

  Checking MPAK : 
    - voltage = 12.8V
    - time OK
    - downloading data : run.000, run.001, run.003

  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage =  14.44V
    - time OK
    - space used = 2510577, left = 7975183

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:0635, down:0641, up:0648, out:0657
    - depth    : ~50m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 1/8 clouds, 15 kt winds from 80 deg, 3-4' swells
    - location : 22 45.946 N, 158 3.978 W
    - files    : run.004, pro4ac23.bin

  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage =  14.38V
    - space used = 3478965, left = 7006795
    - downloading data : pro1ac23.bin, pro2ac23.bin, pro3ac23.bin, pro4ac23.bin

  Checking MPAK : 
    - voltage = 12.6V
    - time OK
    - downloading data : run.004
    
  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1719, down:1725, up:1732, out:1739
    - depth    : ~50m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 6/8 clouds
    - location : 22 45.780 N, 158 7.657 W
    - files    : run.???, pro5ac23.bin
    
  NOTE: MPAK having trouble waking up. Disconnecting power for 5 minutes
        doesn't help. MPAK assumed to be in "standby" mode, not "sleep"
        mode. No data available.
        
  Checking FRRF : 1902
    - voltage =  14.33V
    - time OK
    - downloading data : pro5ac23.bin
     
    

NOTE: FRRF and SeaBird sensors sent back for calibration.