POD - August 10, 2024
Updates:
Successful science flights for all aircraft today, including two back-to-back flights for the Learjet. Everyone complimented the coordination and flight planning, so kudos to the planning team.
The wind forecast for Monday looks strong, with one model predicting winds up to 40-50 knots. Because of this, we decided to bring all the aircraft into the hangar while we had ground support before the weekend, postponing our photo-op to another day (possibly Sunday morning - TBD).
For those available and interested in volunteering to talk about their instruments and science during the ARCSIX Open House on Sunday from 9-11 a.m., please thumbs up Patrick’s WhatsApp message in the “General” comms or just show up at the hangar around 0830 on Sunday morning. There will be NASA swag available.
P-3 Schedule:
0800 - 1200: Power and access for instrument teams
G-III Schedule:
No aircraft access.
Lear Schedule:
Normal aircraft access - see TR
Please review Dan’s email titled “ARCSIX 2nd Deployment Closeout” for additional information about the end of the deployment process. ESPO’s tables and chairs can still be used until the end of the deployment. Quincy and I will begin identifying the staging area tomorrow, so please start considering what is essential for your team to de-integrate the day after the P-3 lands. Only essential cargo approved by ESPO, and the C-130 loadmaster will return during the transit. All other items will ship via the military cargo route, which may take at least two weeks.