Overview:
- Ku testing has confirmed the need for a Ku-HPA replacement, which will begin immediately.
- Next flight is now pushed to Thursday, 0700 takeoff.
Today’s activities:
- Performed Engine Wash, and outdoor OmniSTAR and Ku testing
- Reviewed DFRC/NGC data analysis of the Aborted T.O. with GH Chief Engineer
- KU HPA replacement to begin on aircraft
- MTP to be re-installed on aircraft on non-interference with Ku activity
The Plan for tomorrow (Wednesday) is:
- 0600 – TBD: Complete KU HPA replacement and testing
- ~noon (TBD): Instrument Pre-flight activity (2-hr period.. time’s TBD, standby for notice)
The Plan for Thursday is:
- 0000 – 0300: Day-of-Flight Instr. Preflight by PCRS, Mini-DOAS, and DLH.
o Instrument Team hands-off at 0200
- 0500: T-0 Briefing with GH Team & Science Leads (Building 18006, Rm 15)
- 0545: Staffing of PMOF and GHMOF by Instr. Teams and Flt Crew
- 0600: Engine Start
- 0700: Take-off for 14-hr flight (2100 Z, Wed)
- 2100: Estimated Landing time (1100 Z, Thurs)
- (Except for very limited Z-25 access to turn-off gases - there will be no other instrument access after the landing)
Outlook:
- Friday is post-flight on instruments
- Assuming flight is Thursday, proposed Science Flt 2 will be 72 hrs after Science Flt 1
