ATTREX GH Overview:
- Instrument Team’s continue to return to DFRC and work on their instruments.
The schedules for aircraft Comm’s testing and the Transit/Science flight are now set (see below).
Today’s Accomplishments:
- GWAS finished their switch-out of canisters in Z-61
- Crew and Avionics and Data-IT supported NOAA Water’s troubleshooting of a bad Ethernet Cable – problem appears to be resolved.
- ESPO continued to prep the LD3’s for loading with Science-related equipment for shipment to Guam.
- The NOAA Team is so accomplished that at the end of the day - Fred serenaded them, pic attached.
The Plan for the tomorrow (Wednesday) is:
- 0800 – 1430 PST: Aircraft (and aircraft power) is available as needed by instrument teams.
- See Dave F. or Jhony Z. to coordinate with Crew Chief.
The Plan for the period Thursday – Friday is primarily for DFRC to PMOF Testing:
- Aircraft Crew shifted to support late day testing with Guam.
- Aircraft outdoors 1200 – 1700 PST (0600 – 1100 Guam) for Comm’s testing with PMOF in Guam
o Thursday is scheduled, Friday is margin, as needed by Data-IT Team
o Instruments may be supported during this time on time-available basis with Data-IT.
- Instrument Team’s may have access prior to aircraft going outdoors if needed:
o 0900 – 1130 access in Hangar.
o Please coordinate your needs with Dave F. and/or Jhony Z.
There is NO Plan for the period Saturday - Sunday:
- Aircraft Crew will not be available. No aircraft access of any kind.
- It is anticipated that Instrument Teams will no work in the Payload Cage over the weekend.
o If any are planning to work in the Payload Cage for calibrations, etc. please coordinate with Dave F. or Jhony Z.
The Plan for the period Monday – Tuesday is primarily for DFRC to GHMOF Testing:
- Aircraft Crew shifted to support late day testing with Guam.
- Aircraft outdoors 1200 – 1700 PST (0600 – 1100 Guam) for Comm’s testing with GHMOF in Guam
(Continued PMOF Testing from this week will be supported as needed)
o Monday is scheduled, Tuesday is margin, as needed by GH/Avionics Team
o Instruments may be supported during this time on time-available basis with Data-IT.
- Instrument Team’s may have access prior to aircraft going outdoors if needed:
o 0900 – 1130 access in Hangar.
o Please coordinate your needs with Dave F. and/or Jhony Z.
Transit / Science Flight Plan:
- Transit/Science (planned for 20 hour) Flight of AV-6 to Guam is currently scheduled for:
o Take-off from DFRC on Wednesday 1700 DFRC (Thursday 1100 Guam)
o Scheduled Landing in Guam on Friday 0700 (Thursday 1300 DFRC)
- Reminder regarding Support:
o Instrument Preflight in GH Hangar will start on Wednesday morning
o All Instrument Teams should plan to have a full 22-hr PMOF staffing in Guam at the time of the Transit Flight
o All instruments Teams should plan to have at least one person at DFRC prior to the Transit Flight to preflght their instrument
