Here’s the S-MODE Plan of the Day for Saturday, April 8 (all times Pacific):
Saturday, April 8
Updates:
- The data center is operating! http://smode.whoi.edu
- The B200 completed their second science flight of the campaign, with both DopplerScatt and MOSES collecting data.
- The MASS Twin Otter arrived at the Monterey Regional Airport. There is a mechanical issue with the aircraft, so the hope is that the first science flight can occur on Monday, April 10th.
- Sunday, April 9th will be a hard down day at NASA ARC.
- The LaRC G-III will transit as scheduled on Monday, April 10th.
Aircraft schedule:
- 0645: Preflight meeting for B200 SF#3
- 0730: B200 SF#3 takeoff
Ship and in situ plan:
- Wave Gliders transiting to the SWOT region.
- Mobilization on the Sally Ride continues.
Meeting schedule:
- 1030: Planning Discussion (The purpose of this meeting is to discuss science and operational inputs for use in the Control Center meeting later in the day) - https://whoi-edu.zoom.us/j/97665299809
- 1430: Control Center - https://whoi-edu.zoom.us/j/93936738852