S-MODE 04/08/23 Mission Daily Schedule

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: