Unfortunately, in the past hour the FIREX-AQ leadership was informed that the DC-8 oxygen system is broken and that the acquisition and installation of replacement parts will take a least 7 days before the DC-8 is ready to fly for the FIREX-AQ test flights.
Tuesday, 6/11, Accomplishments:
LARGE, TOGA, Mini-DOAS, CIT CIMS, MMS, LINeph & Master performed instrument checks, integration refinements, maintenance around the O2 system work (~0930 – 1500)
DIAL prepped for calibration
LARGE, TOGA, Mini-DOAS, CIT CIMS, MMS & Master performed instrument checks, integration refinements, maintenance
DIAL prepped for calibration
Tuesday, 6/11, Plans:
06:00 – 17:30 A/C access with the following exception:
Access will occur around O2 system work, part of which requires science personnel off the A/C
13:00 Lab meeting (daily)