HOT-196 Optics Readme file


NOTE: SeaBird sensors (P, T, C), pumps & WetStar fluorometer back from 
      calibration/repair. AC-9 on loan from OSU.


10/1/07

  - Charging MPAK battery
  

10/2/07

  Checking MPAK : 800
    - voltage = 11.8V
    - reset time
    - reformatting flashcard
    - ready to calibrate
    * entered error state several times
  
  Cleaned AC-9 windows : 
  
  Calibratting AC-9 : 830
    - temp = 23.3 deg C
    - files : run.000, 07oct02a1.dat, 07oct02c1.dat


10/3/07

  MPAK cast - in:1237, down:1243, up:1256, out:1311
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~20 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 7.5/8 clouds, 6-8' swells, 22 knott winds from 90 deg
    - location : 22 45.626 N, 157 58.893 W
    - files    : run.001


10/4/07

  MPAK cast - in:1217, down:1224, up:1236, out:1250
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~20 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 7.5/8 clouds, 6-8' swells, 17 knott winds from 90 deg
    - location : 22 40.758 N, 157 57.5 W
    - files    : run.002
    
  MPAK filter cast - in:1300, down:1305, up:1318, out:1333
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~20 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 7.5/8 clouds, 6-8' swells, 17 knott winds from 90 deg
    - location : 22 40.224 N, 157 58.0 W
    - files    : run.003

  Checking MPAK : 1542
    - voltage = 11.5 V
    - downloading : run.000, run.001, run.002, run.003