HOT-202 Optics Readme file



6/24/08

  - Charging MPAK and FRRF batteries
  - Replaced SeaCat batteries
  

6/25/08

  Checking FRRF : 1215
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.53V
    - reformatted flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 1226
    - reset time
    - voltage = 11.9V
    - manually reformatted flashcard
    * ready to calibrate

  Cleaned AC-9 windows : 1400
  
  Calibrating AC-9 : 1405
    - temp = 23.3
    - files    : run.001, 08jun25a1.dat, 08jun25c1.dat
    * ready to sample


6/26/08

  FRRF/MPAK cast - in:1237, down:1243, up:1306, out:1332
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 2/8 clouds, 4-6' swells, 15 knott winds from 70 deg
    - location : 22 46.231 N, 158 0.307 W
    - files    : run.003, pro1h202.bin

  Checking MPAK : 1341
    - 11.8V
    - time OK
    - downloading : run.001, run.003
    * meter2 file exists. Assuming new SeaCat batteries OK.


6/27/08

  FRRF/MPAK Night cast - in:325, down:331, up:355, out:422
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : night, 3-5' swells, 12 knott winds from 100 deg
    - location : 22 44.930 N, 158 0.03 W
    - files    : run.005, pro2h202.bin

  Recharging MPAK : 435

  Checking FRRF : 440
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.20 V
    - downloading : pro1h202.bin, pro2h202.bin
    - reformatting flashcard

  FRRF/MPAK cast - in:1134, down:1141, up:????, out:1234
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 7/8 clouds, 15 knott winds from 90 deg, 3-5' swells
    - location : 22 47.440 N, 157 55.611 W
    - files    : run.006, pro3h202.bin

  FRRF/MPAK Filter cast - in:1238, down:1244, up:1308, out:1337
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 7/8 clouds, 15 knott winds from 90 deg, 3-5' swells
    - location : 22 47.440 N, 157 55.611 W
    - files    : run.007, pro4h202.bin
    * Using new filters
  
  Checking MPAK : 1350
    - time OK
    - voltage = 11.5 V
    - downloading : run.005, run.006, run.007

  Checking FRRF : 1415
    - time OK
    - voltage = 13.99 V
    - downloading : pro3h202.bin, pro4h202.bin




NOTES:  Everything worked OK.