Daily Schedule

Meetings (all times PDT):
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting) 

NASA ER-2 
0630: Instrument access begins
1300: ER-2 Weather and Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
1430: Instrument access ends

CIRPAS Twin Otter
0800: Hangar access

RV Shearwater
No operations

RV Blissfully
No operations

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

 

Meetings (all times PDT):
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting) 
NASA ER-2 Science Flight #3 (RF0910-ER)
0600: Instrument Hands On
0600: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (ER-2) (Teams Meeting)
0630: Mission Briefing ER-2 Go/NoGo (Teams Meeting)
    *NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
0700: Instrument Hands Off / ER-2 Tow out
0930: Takeoff
1300: ER-2 Weather + Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
1400: Land
~1445: Flight Debrief (Teams Meeting) ~45 minutes after landing
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
1700: Access ends
CIRPAS Twin Otter
0800: Hangar access
RV Shearwater
No operations
RV Blissfully
Sail time TBD
Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups
Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

NASA – PACE-PAX Plan of the Day
Monday, September 9, 2024 (all times PDT)

Meetings:
0900: Shearwater RF0908 debrief 
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting

NASA ER-2 Science 
0700: Instrument access begins
1300: ER-2 Weather and Ops Brief
1500: Instrument access ends

CIRPAS Twin Otter
0800: Hangar access

RV Shearwater
No operations

RV Blissfully
No operations

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

NASA – PACE-PAX Plan of the Day
Sunday, September 8, 2024 (all times PDT)

Meetings:
0700: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (ER-2 & TO) (Teams Meeting)
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting)

NASA ER-2 Science Flight #3 (RF0908-ER)
0730: Instrument Hands On
0820: Mission Briefing ER-2 Go/No-Go (Teams Meeting)
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
0920: Instrument Hands Off / ER-2 Tow out
1120: Takeoff
1300: ER-2 Weather + Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
~1731: Land
~1816: Flight Debrief (Teams Meeting) ~45 minutes after landing
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
1830: Access ends

CIRPAS Twin Otter Science Flight #5 (RF0908-TO)
0930: Pilot Brief (Teams Meeting)
1230: Takeoff
1630: Land
1700: Post Flight Brief (Teams Meeting)

RV Shearwater
Sail time TBD

RV Blissfully
Sail time TBD

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

NASA – PACE-PAX Plan of the Day
Saturday, September 7, 2024 (all times PDT)

Meetings:
0830: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (TO Only) (Teams Meeting)
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting)

NASA ER-2  
Hard Down Day

CIRPAS Twin Otter Science Flight #4 (RF0907-TO)
0900: Pilot Brief (Teams Meeting)
1200: Takeoff
1630: Land
1700: Post Flight Brief (Teams Meeting)

RV Shearwater
No operations

RV Blissfully
No operations

Gliders
Deployment target time 0730

Sunday, September 8, 2024 (all times PDT)

Meetings:
0700: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (ER-2 & TO) (Teams Meeting)
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting)

NASA ER-2 Science Flight #3 (RF0908-ER)
0730: Instrument Hands On
0820: Mission Briefing ER-2 Go/No-Go (Teams Meeting)
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
0920: Instrument Hands Off / ER-2 Tow out
1120: Takeoff
1300: ER-2 Weather + Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
~1731: Land
~1816: Flight Debrief (Teams Meeting) ~45 minutes after landing
1830: Access ends

CIRPAS Twin Otter Science Flight #5 (RF0908-TO)
0930: Pilot Brief (Teams Meeting)
1230: Takeoff
1630: Land
1700: Post Flight Brief (Teams Meeting)

RV Shearwater
Sail time TBD

RV Blissfully
Sail time TBD

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

Meetings (all times PDT):
0600: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (ER-2 & TO) (Teams Meeting)
1000: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting

NASA ER-2 Science Flight #2 (RF0906-ER)
0630: Instrument Hands On
0645: Mission Briefing ER-2 Go/No Go (Teams Meeting)
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
0730: Instrument Hands Off / ER-2 Tow out
0945: Takeoff
1300: ER-2 Weather + Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
1600: Land
~1645: Flight Debrief (Teams Meeting) ~45 minutes after landing
1730: Access ends

CIRPAS Twin Otter Science Flight #3 (RF0906-TO)
0800: Pilot Brief (Teams Meeting)
1015: Takeoff 
1450: Land in Camarillo
1615: Takeoff
~1830: Land
~1900: Post Flight Brief (Teams Meeting)

RV Shearwater 
*All times are approximate. It will probably be modified based on the ship’s readiness and weather*
0700: Depart from Santa Barbara
0930: Arrive on 1st station
1230: Arrive on 2nd station
1500: Arrive on 3rd station
1700: Return to Santa Barbara

RV Blissfully
Sail time TBD for operations around USC SeaPRISM Site

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

Meetings (all times PDT):
0900: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting) 
NASA ER-2  
0630: Instrument access begins
1300: ER-2 Weather and Ops Brief (Teams Meeting) 
1430: Instrument access ends
CIRPAS Twin Otter 
0800: Hangar access
RV Shearwater
0800: Mobilization starts
UCSB Boat Sampling Day
Sail time TBD based on weather
Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups
Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

 

NASA – PACE-PAX Plan of the Day
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (all times PDT)

Meetings:
0900: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting)

NASA ER-2 Science Flight #1 (RF0904-ER)
0600: Preflight Science Weather Briefing (Teams Meeting)
0730: Instrument Hands On
0800: Mission Briefing ER-2 Go/No Go (Teams Meeting)
*NOTE: A representative from each instrument must be present*
0830: Instrument Hands Off / ER-2 Tow out
1100: Takeoff
1300: ER-2 Weather + Ops Brief (Teams Meeting)
1606: Land
1645: Flight Debrief (Teams Meeting 45 minutes after landing)
1730: Access End

CIRPAS Twin Otter Science Flight #2 (RF0904-TO)
0830: Preflight Meeting (Teams Meeting)
1200: Takeoff 
~1515: Land
~1545: Post Flight Brief (Teams Meeting)

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom, and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

Meetings (all times PDT):
0900: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Teams Meeting) for Tuesday and Wednesday

NASA ER-2
0630: Instrument Access Begins
1300: ER-2 Weather Brief (Teams Meeting)
1530: End Instrument Access

CIRPAS Twin Otter 
0730: Preflight Meeting (Teams Meeting)
0800: Preflight Pilot Brief (Teams Meeting)
1130: Takeoff Science Flight 1 (Central Valley)
~1500: Land
~1530: PostFlight Brief (Teams Meeting)

Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups

Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.

Labor Day Weekend (all times PDT)
Hard Down Days Saturday and Sunday - enjoy the weekend!
Monday, September 2, 2024
Meetings:
0900: Weather Briefing, Mission Status and Flight Planning Meeting (Virtual Teams meeting) for Tuesday and Wednesday
NASA ER-2
Hard Down Day
CIRPAS Twin Otter 
Hard Down Day
Tentative weekly plan
Tuesday, September 3rd: Twin Otter flight
Wednesday, September 4th: Twin Otter, possible ER-2 flight
Thursday, September 5th: Twin Otter, possible ER-2 flight (only if no Wednesday flight)
Friday, September 6th: Twin Otter, ER-2 flights
Saturday, September 7th: Hard down both aircraft
Sunday, September 8th: Resume flights
These plans will solidify as we learn more about weather
Look for details on Whatsapp for a social event tomorrow (Aug 31st)
Notes:
1. The Edwards Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours Mon – Fri 0700 – 1530 
2. Please refer to the PACE-PAX Deployment Guide for information on WhatsApp groups
Reminders:
AFRC:  Please do not take photos of the flight line or inside the hangar.
AFRC: Please use the WhatsApp FNE group to coordinate with your escorts.
AFRC and ESPO can assist with movement between the different locations.
Escorts are required in the lab, breakroom and movement between locations within the NASA Armstrong facility 7-days a week - no exceptions.
Escorts are available Monday through Friday during ER-2 access hours. Support outside these times require pre-coordination with ESPO.