NASA scientists will study the movement of water vapor and greenhouse gases in the tropical tropopause region during this year's CAST ATTREX Mission
ATTREX
Overview:
- Instruments and aircraft ready for CST on Monday, Flight on Tuesday
- Note to all Inst.
Overview:
- Maintenance and Avionics aircraft work continues in preparation for CST
- CST scheduled – however, all PI’s should look for e-mail at 0800 confirming details
Accomplishments:
- Maintenance and avionics flight readiness activity continues on aircraft
- AIITS removed for upload and checkout of new software
- MMS Nav-data cable modified to reduce noise
Issues/Watch items:
- Wallops Ku Ground Station pointing issue unresolved
- Tight schedule Friday regarding final detailed prep
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Overview:
- Pre-CST related activity performed – ready for CST Friday.
- Air vehicle readiness and instrument integration/testing is on schedule.
Accomplishments:
- Outdoor Satcom testing, including Pre-CST related testing
- GHOST Cryostat LN2 fill performed on aircraft outdoors
- Rehearsal for pre-Engine Start LN2 fill on flight days
- GHOST TAM alignment measurements performed
- AIITS troubleshooting software updates
Issues/Watch items:
- MMS reports some noise on LN-100 nav data line; trouble
Overview:
CAST/ATTREX Instrument integration proceeding as scheduled. GHOST Z-25 installation is behind schedule due to a delay in pallet prep, however the pallet is expected tomorrow.
Overview:
CAST/ATTREX Instrument integration proceeding as scheduled. GHOST Installation is 2 days behind schedule… currently the only instrument not mounted.
Overview:
CAST/ATTREX Instrument integration proceeding as scheduled. GHOST mechanical Installation and AIITS Ping Test completed.
Overview:
CAST/ATTREX Instrument integration/testing on schedule. Aircraft will be ready for Wt/Bal in the morning.
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