2016-04-26

UPDATE (LaRC UC-12B)
- Plan to complete cabling, run chiller lines, and update paperwork Wednesday.
- Plan to be ready for Instrument Check Flight Thursday morning.

UPDATE: DC-8 landed in Anchorage ~ 0915L/departed around 1145L. Currently traveling @ 507 Knots/30500ft on its way to OsanAB.

UPDATE (Osan AB): KORUS-AQ personnel arriving @ Osan in NASA DC8: Upon landing, board the awaiting bus. It'll take u to the AMC terminal x customs/immigration. After customs/immigration, same bus will take you from AMC Terminal to the Turumi lodge.

END OF DAY REPORT 4/25:  Sunday
Progress  AFRC DC-8
Insturments and Aircraft are ready to transit to Osan!! 

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
Kent will pick up many of the team members at their hotels as early as 0200.
DONT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 Takeoff— ETA 1330 Osan AB

Arrival at Osan AB:
Once you arrive and the aircraft is parked, you must pass through customs and immigration at the AMC terminal.  From there you will be bussed to the Turumi Lodge for check in.  ESPO will be taking groups over to the Base Badge Office adjacent to the lodge for badging.  Do not leave the airbase until you obtain a badge.  

NOTES: Remember even if you are on deployment you must keep these things in mind....
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Anytime equipment is removed or installed on the aircraft it must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
Meetings will be coducted as required.    

2016-04-25

OSAN AB: YOUR SEATING/OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS
We have assigned a table for every two people (or two tables depending on the size of the team and specific requirements.) Every table has a sign with your instrument team on it, please stick to the plan until everyone has settled in, we do not have more room in the building to accommodate for extra tables/chairs. The following are the list of room numbers and the instruments in it. 

101    K-SP2, LARGE, NOxyO3
102    HD-SP2, K-ACES, HR-AMS
103    CIT-CIMS, DIAL
104    CLH-2, K-CCN, K-PTR-MS
105    CAFS, CAMS, K-AMS
106    4STAR, ATHOS, AVOCET
107    Project Leadership
108    Forecasters, Modelers, Theory Team
201    DLH/DACOM/COLAS
202    DC-8 Crew
203    DC-8 Crew
204    DC-8 Crew
205    Pilots
206    DC-8 Management
Hangar    CIT-CIMS, GT-CIMS, K-CIMS, PTR-MS, SAGA, TD-LIF, WAS
END OF DAY REPORT 4/24:  Sunday
Progress  AFRC DC-8
ESPO packed the remaining instrument equipment and baggage to be picked up and shipped to Osan AB tomorrow morning at 0900. 
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Schedule:
4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access – Instruments must be installed buttoned up and ready to fly!!

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 Takeoff— ETA 1330 Osan AB

READ THIS-  If you need a ride from your hotel, Tuesday morning, but have not yet signed the ride sheet do so ASAP.   Mark if you need an early or late pick up. (Early=0200,  Late=0300)  Drop off your rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Anytime equipment is removed or installed on the aircraft it must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

Follow KORUS-AQ on TWITTER = https://twitter.com/KORUS_AQ/ 

2016-04-24

NOTE: You can download images and pictures (at their native resolution) from the project from the KORUS-AQ site: https://espo.nasa.gov/home/korus-aq/mission-gallery
If you have images that you want us to post there, send them to the ESPO team: Osan@espo.nasa.gov

END OF DAY REPORT 4/23:  Saturday

Progress  AFRC DC-8
Several issues with instruments (to be expected) and continuing to work to success. Teams are packing and putting away lab equipment to be stored at PMD.  Final Osan AB shipment packing is also taking place to be sent on Monday April 25.  
Progress LaRC B-200 Arrived at Osan safe and sound  

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Schedule:
4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area NTL 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access – Instruments must be installed buttoned up and ready to fly!!

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 Takeoff— ETA 1330 Osan AB

READ THIS-  If you need a ride from your hotel, Tuesday morning, but have not yet signed the ride sheet do so ASAP.   Mark if you need an early or late pick up. (Early=0200,  Late=0300)  Drop off your rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

Follow KORUS-AQ on TWITTER = https://twitter.com/KORUS_AQ/ 

2016-04-23

UPDATE: Osan AB: The NASA Langlet UC-12B arrived at Osan AB this afternoon.

END OF DAY REPORT 4/22:  Friday

Progress  AFRC DC-8

AFRC DC-8 has loaded the aircraft spares parts and tools into the aircraft cargo hold.
KORUS-AQ Mission Readiness Review is complete and we have the Official OK to proceed from NASA HQ
Critical Spares - Suitcases - Air Shipment departed at 0800 and is scheduled to be on an airplane tonight bound for Korea - ETA Osan AB 4/28
Several issues with instruments (to be expected) and continuing to work to success. 

Progress LaRC B-200 Expecting a 1400 arrival at Osan tomorrow barring any complications. Follow them on the ASP Asset Tracker.

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Schedule:

4/23:  Saturday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
     All remaining instrument equipment packed delivered to the shipment staging area no later than 1600.

4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area by 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 Takeoff -- ETA -1330 Osan AB

It is recommended that everybody drops off their rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2016-04-22

UDPDATE:  Hanseo King-Air (HKA) test flight cancelled due to fog. Trying to schedule a test flight for Sunday 4/23.

END OF DAY REPORT 
4/21: Thursday Progress
AFRC DC-8 has completed its Second Instrument Test Flght.  Aircraft in good shape.
Several issues with instruments (to be expected) and continuing to work to success. 
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Schedule:
4/22:  Friday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
      DC-8 related parts/tools to be loaded onto aircraft
1000 Critical Spares - Suitcases - Air Shipment Departs - ETA Osan AB 4/28

4/23:  Saturday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
     All instrument equipment packed delivered to the shipment staging area no later than 1600.

4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area by 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 takeoff

It is recommended that everybody drops off their rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2016-04-21

END OF DAY REPORT 
4/21: Thursday Progress
AFRC DC-8 has completed its Second Instrument Test Flght.  Aircraft in good shape.
Several issues with instruments (to be expected) and continuing to work to success. 
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Schedule:
4/22:  Friday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
      DC-8 related parts/tools to be loaded onto aircraft
1000 Critical Spares - Suitcases - Air Shipment Departs - ETA Osan AB 4/28

4/23:  Saturday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
     All instrument equipment packed delivered to the shipment staging area no later than 1600.

4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area by 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 takeoff

It is recommended that everybody drops off their rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2016-04-21

UPDATE FROM OSAN AB: (4/21/2016)

  • GFSC Ground-based Tropospheric Ozone Lidar trailer picked up from Osan AB and enroute to Taehwa Forest Research University.
  • GT-CIMS and K-CIMS instruments picked up from Osan AB and en route to Taehwa Forest & Olympic Park.
  • GeoTASO instrument cargo delivered to 1187.

END OF DAY REPORT 
4/20: Wednesday - Progress
AFRC DC-8 - Work continues today towards a successful test flight tomorrow.  All Instruments are reporting good progress.
LaRC B-200 - Currently in route from Anchorage to Adak AK.  Track them on the ASP Asset Tracker!
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Schedule:
4/21: Thursday – AFRC DC-8 Instrument Test Flight #2
​Medical Form needed - Alexander Thames

0700 Aircraft moved outside - Aircraft Access
0900 Egress Training  *those who need it*
1030  Pre-flight Brief
1145  Doors Close
1200 Take off
1500 Landing

Discuss Gas Bottle changes with the crew after the flight to ready for the transit.
Shipping - All equipment and personal gear delivered to the staging area no later then 1600

4/22:  Friday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
      DC-8 related parts/tools to be loaded onto aircraft
1000 Critical Spares - Suitcases - Air Shipment Departs - ETA Osan AB 4/28

4/23:  Saturday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
     All instrument equipment packed delivered to the shipment staging area no later than 1600.

4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area by 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 takeoff

It is recommended that everybody drops off their rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2016-04-20

END OF THE DAY REPORT: Tuesday 4/19/2016

AFRC DC-8:
Work on instruments continues in preparation for the #2 instrument flight on Thursday.
Shipping coordination Continues.  If you have not spoken with Steven Todorov do so ASAP.

LaRC B-200:  (by Luci Crittenden)
Winds and visibility look good for the northern route of transit for the next few days, so the aircraft will leave Ames this morning and fly to Bellingham, WA for a refuel and then on to Anchorage, Alaska for the night.  Flight crew will sacrifice Hawaiian tropic suntan lotion for a feast of Alaskan salmon. Tomorrow’s leg should take them to Adak for the night.
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4/20: Wednesday KORUS Plan for - AFRC DC-8
0700 - 1700 Lab Access
~1300 –1700 Aircraft access – after meeting

All teams must continue to visit with Steven Todorov to discuss packing and shipments. 

See Steven (650-996-9335) and identify which cases will go on which shipment
If shipping spares, identify the case dims and inventory 

4/21: Thursday – AFRC DC-8 Instrument Test Flight #2

Medical Form needed - Alexander Thames
0700 Aircraft moved outside - Aircraft Access
1030  Pre-flight Brief
1145  Doors Close
1200 Take off
1500 Landing
All equipment and personal gear delivered to the staging area no later then 1600

4/22:  Friday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
      DC-8 related parts/tools to be loaded onto aircraft
1000 Critical Spares - Suitcases - Air Shipment Departs - ETA Osan AB 4/28

4/23:  Saturday
0700 –1700 Aircraft access
     All instrument equipment packed delivered to the shipment staging area no later than 1600.

4/24: Sunday
NO Aircraft access
DC-8 PAX to drop luggage at staging area by 0900.

4/25: Monday
0700 –1400 Aircraft access

4/26: Tuesday - Transit to Osan DC-8
0200 Aircraft access
0330 Final instrument work
0400 Pre-flight brief 
0530 takeoff

It is recommended that everybody drops off their rental cars on the 25th and we coordinate shuttles to the hangar on the early morning of the 26th.    We have the Big Blue Van for those who need a ride.  Tim Moes or Kent or any civil servant can drive the van.    There are also carpool opportunities to the hangar with folks who are not departing with the airplane.  Please use the sign up sheet in the lab for carpool or van.  

NOTES:
TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight
INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before the flight.
Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.
EGRESS Training =  Contact Matt Berry if you have not had training and plan on flying on the DC-8 for the test or transit flight.  
•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2016-04-19

KORUS Plan for Tuesday 4/19 - AFRC DC-8
4/19: Tuesday
0700-1700  Aircraft and Lab Access
All flyers expecting to be on the Thursday Test Flight #2  contact Jack Dibb by 0900.  
Those who have not had egress training need to accounted for.

All teams must visit with Steven Todorov to discuss packing and shipments. 
    Shipping schedule:
Tuesday, 4/19

See Steven (650-996-9335) and identify which cases will go on which shipment

If shipping spares, identify the case dims and inventory

Wednesday, 4/20

Think Safety

Thursday, 4/21

All items to be shipped on 4/22 must be dropped off in the shipping area by 1600

Friday, 4/22

Shipment Departs 1000, ETA Osan AB 4/28

Pack

Saturday, 4/23

All items to be delivered to staging area by 1600

Sunday, 4/24

Personal Items due in the hangar by 0900

Monday, 4/25

Shipment Departs 1000, ETA Osan AB 5/2

Tuesday, 4/26

Transit



​END OF THE DAY REPORT: Monday 4/18/2016

DC-8:

Instrument Test Flight #1 Complete

Most instruments were stating that there were mostly operational.  Minor issues with many but claim to be fixable.  

Jack Dibb requested all instruments start to download data. 



4/20: Wednesday DC-8

AFRC Safety Stand Down Day – Aircraft Access may not be possible. TBD

There is some discussion of possible afternoon aircraft access if the training ends early at the main AFRC campus.  


NOTES:

TOOL CONTROL = All Tools must be returned and signed off before each flight

INSPECTION = All Instruments must be secured and inspected before flight.

Weight/Balance = Any times removed or installed on the aircraft must be documented for weight and balance on the log sheet posted in the aircraft.

•  Lab meeting 1300 every day except Saturday and Sunday.



LaRC B-200 Porgress- Is in transit to Osan Korea currently at Moffett Field, Ca.  

The aircraft is up and being prepped to continue he journey to Korea.
 

2016-04-18

PLAN FOR 4/18:  Monday - Instrument Check Flight
0600-1030 Aircraft Access
1030 Flight Briefing – All Flyers must be present or have representation
1145 DC-8 Doors Close
1200 Take off 
1515 Land
1530 – 1700  Limited Aircraft access

**The following individuals need Egress Training on Monday prior to flights per current records.**
Jack Dibb
Markus Mueller
Michael Agnew
*See Matt Berry for assistance!!*

4/19: Tuesday
0700-1700  Aircraft and Lab Access

4/20: Wednesday
AFRC Safety Stand Down Day – NO Aircraft Access

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