NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PLAN FOR 3/31: 

0700 - 1700: Instrument Integration: SAGA, DLH/DACOM/COLAS, DIAL, LARGE, HD-SP2, AMS, K-AMS

End of the Day Report:

• DACOM: on schedule, power checks done today.
• CAMS: inlet and tubing put in. Racks to be inspected/installed by tomorrow.
• DIAL: Power check successfully completed. A few questions came up about its air compressor, an inspection is planned to address those questions (condition and integrity).
• SP-2: Ready to install, to be uploaded by end of the day today or tomorrow.
• K-AMS: Rack inspected, pump work completed. Calibration to be done by COB today. Tubing checked, ready for inlet.
• HR-AMS: Minor delay. Planning on Monday morning upload.
• LARGE: port inlet piece getting refabricated, should arrive by end of next week. Exhaust tubing installed, next: pump installation.
• SAGA: on schedule.

NEW ARRIVALS: K-CCN & K-SP2

NOTES:

• HR-AMS and SP-2 found that their shipments had been treated very roughly during transit. Some components were shaken loose (some seriously), fortunately no major damage was caused to either instrument. Some time was spent putting things back together, inspecting and verifying instruments operability.
• Calendar updated (added LaRC B200 events)
• Arriving groups get briefed on Tools usage.
• Korean instruments in the process of clearing customs. Expected delivery on Saturday.

REMINDER: DON'T USE the United States Postal Service (USPS)  to send items to AFRC Palmdale, it will be routed via Edwards AFB and add 3-4 days. Use FedEx and UPS.