ATL: INGRID - Recon Discussion

[Dave]

I'll be around after 5 pm today.

[cycloneye]

I'll be around after 5 pm today.

Ok good Dave. That is the time the Air Force plane departs. Now we need one volunteer for the NOAA mission that departs at 1 PM CDT.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

NOAA's Scheduled Pattern

"The NOAA43 aircraft is scheduled to fly a Tail Doppler Radar Experiment into Tropical Storm Ingrid at 1200 UTC (2PM Eastern) today. They are planning to fly a figure four pattern and collect data. They will take off from MacDill AFB and recover there eight hours later. Below is the proposed flight pattern. The numbers on the figure represent the turn points that the aircraft will make. The red dots in the figure show the locations that launch weather balloons twice a day. The flight pattern is very similar to their previous flight."



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[bbadon]

Did they fly the G IV yet if so which model run will be the first with the data input?

[Chris_in_Tampa]

The GI-V did go up. I forget what file header it is that talks about what went into models. I would guess a lot already went in since it was from earlier.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

Did they fly the G IV yet if so which model run will be the first with the data input?

I think this is where that information is usually posted:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/view/validProds ... &node=KWNO

But I don't see anything. With the upgrades to their computers, maybe it is just assumed that it all gets in there and they would post something if it didn't? I really don't know.

Also, I can be available if I need to be to do recon.

[Dave]

Chris you want to take over the AF flight on hdobs 20? I've had one very long day today.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

I can take over whenever you need.

[CrazyC83]

Chris you want to take over the AF flight on hdobs 20? I've had one very long day today.

If no one else; I can do it.

[Dave]

Ok then go ahead and pick it up now...hdobs 19 next. Thanks guys!

In the past 72 hours I've lost 2 best friends to cancer....that's why the last part of this week has sucked.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

If no one else; I can do it.

If you have the time, I've been busy working on next year's recon system.

Or I can take over now. Or I'll keep checking in and I can takeover later.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

I can do some graphics. Someone just lost their dog in my neighborhood, so I might be a little delayed at times while I try to get the word out.

I can back you up on pictures, just my brain is somewhere else tonight and wasn't picking up on the numbers that well.

[Dave]

I can do some graphics. Someone just lost their dog in my neighborhood, so I might be a little delayed at times while I try to get the word out.

I can back you up on pictures, just my brain is somewhere else tonight and wasn't picking up on the numbers that well.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

I'm good to go now. I just got the permission I needed and sent out the emails I needed to send out.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

Sorry, I have to go again. I usually go help look for lost dogs and some other neighbors are out looking. I'll be back in not too long I hope.

[Dave]

I've got you covered till you get back Chris.

[Chris_in_Tampa]

I'm back. Lost dog was found safe in the person's house. It ended well thankfully.

[Dave]

I'm back. Lost dog was found safe in the person's house. It ended well thankfully.

Ok all yours again...I'll just standby. Glad the dogs safe!

[Chris_in_Tampa]

I'll be good this time. Mission only goes for an hour and a half more at most.

[Dave]

I'll be good this time. Mission only goes for an hour and a half more at most.

I know, watching and can fill in at any point if either of you want a break.