S-MODE 04/15/23 Mission Daily Schedule

Here is the Plan of the Day for Saturday, April 15:
 
Updates:

  • The B200 completed its eighth flight of the campaign, and the MASS Twin Otter its fourth. Both aircraft surveyed the northwest corner of the operations polygon.
  • The Sally Ride is completing a survey under the DopplerScatt and MASS flight paths, with EcoCTD casts planned later today. Seven Wave Gliders and two of the Seagliders are also surveying the same area. Weather/sea state continues to improve. 

Aircraft plan and schedule:

  • The B200 will survey along the NW to SE SWOT track to try to find a new target.
  • The MASS TO will be hard down, while the G-III will have a maintenance day.
  • 0800: Preflight meeting for B200 SF#9
  • 0930: B200 SF#9 takeoff

 Ship and in situ plan:

  • The Sally Ride and all gilders will continue on their current surveys. 

Meeting schedule: