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[GMT 09/22/05 12:52:20] I'll take Guinness.., you can have the radar's.. :) [GMT 09/22/05 12:52:39] lol [GMT 09/22/05 12:52:48] sorry, laughing out loud [GMT 09/22/05 12:52:49] :) [GMT 09/22/05 12:52:59] N43 is about ready to go [GMT 09/22/05 12:54:38] N43 engine start [GMT 09/22/05 13:04:08] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:05:56] Rob - are you online?? [GMT 09/22/05 13:06:09] hi dave yes I am thanks again [GMT 09/22/05 13:06:38] super!!! I'm not sure why the port number () I put in originally didn't work [GMT 09/22/05 13:06:53] yeah I don't know that was weird [GMT 09/22/05 13:09:55] DaveJorgensen-n43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:09:56] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:10:03] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:12:35] JimMoore (jmoore@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:20:02] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:21:19] We are now receiving both 1Hz and LF data from 43 [GMT 09/22/05 13:24:36] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:24:37] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:32:02] Nick change: mblack -> mblack-aoc [GMT 09/22/05 13:32:25] 42 is back from 2nd functional-awaiting word on status [GMT 09/22/05 13:35:00] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:36:02] terry-n43, both data streams are again being received in the Ops center, thanks! [GMT 09/22/05 13:36:14] cool! [GMT 09/22/05 13:36:24] sorry about that... G* dumped [GMT 09/22/05 13:38:16] terry-n43, are there any plans to raise the tilt on the lf a bit? [GMT 09/22/05 13:38:35] we're seeing some beautiful ground/sea clutter here [GMT 09/22/05 13:40:20] DaveJorgensen-n43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:40:41] MelicieDesflots-RSMAS (Melicie@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:41:27] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:41:56] MelicieDesflots-RSMAS (Melicie@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/22/05 13:42:01] MelicieDesflots-RSMAS (Melicie@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:42:12] Nick change: MelicieDesflots-RSMAS -> Melicie-Ops [GMT 09/22/05 13:43:19] GordonFarquharson-Boulder (gordonf@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:47:45] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:47:57] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:48:05] getting data again? [GMT 09/22/05 13:48:15] stopped for a few [GMT 09/22/05 13:48:28] terry-n43, yes we are, thanks! [GMT 09/22/05 13:48:30] DaveJorgensen-n43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:49:05] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:49:21] DaveJorgensen-n43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:49:29] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 13:52:08] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/22/05 13:52:37] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:54:43] Looks like a GO for N42- takeoff planned for 11:30 EDT [GMT 09/22/05 13:55:06] that's great Mike [GMT 09/22/05 13:55:52] BobHouze-Ops (houze@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:56:33] Terry and Rob: We have mostly channel 16 AXBTS with us like you do on N43- will need to coordinate drops-interference occurs only if we are within 20 nmi of each other [GMT 09/22/05 13:57:12] Bob: 42 is a go for 11:30 AM EDT takeoff [GMT 09/22/05 13:57:28] mblack-aoc, Thx Mike. Understood. [GMT 09/22/05 13:57:49] ok mike thx [GMT 09/22/05 13:57:53] i've passed that on to Eric [GMT 09/22/05 13:58:12] Rob: Did you get X-chat on the Mac laptop? [GMT 09/22/05 13:58:19] yes [GMT 09/22/05 13:58:43] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 13:59:35] Nick change: N43-Sta2 -> ericu_43 [GMT 09/22/05 13:59:59] Rita is still very impressive on hi-res vis sat images- eyewall contracting-although pressure is now 907 and eye is filled with clouds- a sure sign that Rita is past its peak [GMT 09/22/05 14:00:58] N42 will try 5000 ft radar- will likely be in cloud in the eye [GMT 09/22/05 14:01:29] mblack-aoc, thanks for those comments & the info on 42's plan [GMT 09/22/05 14:01:52] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:02:40] mblack-aoc, we are playing a loop of the high res vis data and don't see the contraction. are we missing something? [GMT 09/22/05 14:02:59] Ops - Eye center dimly visible on LF at 200 nm range - indications of double eye with inner eye half opened [GMT 09/22/05 14:03:09] opened to the S [GMT 09/22/05 14:05:07] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 14:07:11] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:08:27] Ops - Outer eye diameter about 50 nm inner eye perhap 15 nm [GMT 09/22/05 14:08:30] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, what range do you see the eye? It's not even close on our image [GMT 09/22/05 14:08:37] Jcowan-Jeffco (jcowan@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:08:46] bob - it's about 160 nm out now [GMT 09/22/05 14:09:03] Ops - range to inner eye center about 160 nm [GMT 09/22/05 14:09:04] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, ok...just checking [GMT 09/22/05 14:09:06] and we're at TS-force surface winds now [GMT 09/22/05 14:10:18] ok, does paul have the 1hz data running on the laptop downstairs so you can look at sfmr ? [GMT 09/22/05 14:11:02] Bob: [GMT 09/22/05 14:11:06] sorry... meant for antoher chat channel... [GMT 09/22/05 14:11:28] Jasmine-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:12:41] Bob: I am looking at the hi-res loop from RAMSDIS-csu- eye seems to be contrating and is elliptical- latest vortex msg shows 20 by 16 nmi diameter [GMT 09/22/05 14:13:04] Ops--can we get an approximate update on the center of Rita and an approximate update on where we should try and enter the storm when you have that? [GMT 09/22/05 14:14:29] Jasmine-nrlp3, the approximate center is 25.3, 88.5 [GMT 09/22/05 14:14:39] Jasmine-nrlp3, have you received the I.P. for NRL? [GMT 09/22/05 14:14:42] Jasmine-nrlp3, I gave Wen-Chau the IP 25.8/87.5 [GMT 09/22/05 14:14:44] Ops - from LF the eye center is 140 degrees from N43 at 145 nm our position 26.61N 86.51W [GMT 09/22/05 14:14:47] jemmett-tampa (rainex@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:15:11] Rob and Eric: P. Black is sending someone up to MacDill today to bring more Sippican AXBTs- we only have a few left here for tomorrow's flights [GMT 09/22/05 14:15:28] Deanna-ops-- yes, we got the IP [GMT 09/22/05 14:15:34] Thanks for the center [GMT 09/22/05 14:15:37] Ops - correction azimuth from N43 to eye center is 235 degrees [GMT 09/22/05 14:15:47] ok mike [GMT 09/22/05 14:16:22] science2-nrlp3 (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:16:43] Dave or Ops: Can I get the URL to look at the LF-flight track plots while on N42 today? [GMT 09/22/05 14:16:51] Nick change: science2-nrlp3 -> BradSmull-NRL [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:12] Jasmine-nrlp3, We would suggest you follow 43's track to enter the storm maybe getting west of 86 - 86.5 then heading south to the IP. [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:13] terry-n43_, we have lost the LF data stream down in Ops. [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:17] Mike try http:///NRL/nrl_images/latest.png [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:31] ericu_43 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:47] ok, i'll look at it [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:48] ok, but we can't see 43's track, so can you upload an image of that? [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:56] terry-n43_, thanks! [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:58] seems ok from up here [GMT 09/22/05 14:17:59] images are usually updated every 10 minutes starting at 12 minutes after the hour [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:08] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, RobRogers-NOAA43 how was the turbulence crossing the outer convective band? Are there plenty of breaks in the line? [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:20] mblack-aoc, there are also some xdumps at http:///NRL/other_images that might interest you [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:22] i show 3 packets went out at 14:18:xx [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:28] yes, many breaks [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:35] Channel flood from DaveJorgensen-n43rf -- kicking [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:35] turbulence wasn't too bad [GMT 09/22/05 14:18:35] DaveJorgensen-n43rf kicked from &RAINEX by NCAR_EOL_RDCC: flood [GMT 09/22/05 14:19:23] terry-n43_, hmmm, okay, we received the last data at 14:15 [GMT 09/22/05 14:19:26] Dave:Thanks-the URL is good [GMT 09/22/05 14:19:35] Jasmine-nrlp3, 43 reports plent [GMT 09/22/05 14:19:38] Ops--we can probably figure out the track on the next composite image [GMT 09/22/05 14:19:44] I'll let you know [GMT 09/22/05 14:20:18] marks-hrd (marks@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:06] Rob and Ops: N42 has a tentative takeoff planned for 11 AM EDT tomorrow [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:14] NRL is taxiing [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:15] any radar data now? [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:26] terry-n43_, we have LF data again, thanks! [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:28] ok mike [GMT 09/22/05 14:21:58] cool! [GMT 09/22/05 14:22:04] 1 hz never stopped, right? [GMT 09/22/05 14:22:07] frank, can you go to #hrd? [GMT 09/22/05 14:22:08] terry-n43_, right [GMT 09/22/05 14:22:29] Nick change: JimMoore -> JimMoore-Ops [GMT 09/22/05 14:22:42] Jasmine-nrlp3, don't taxi... take the bus... it's cheaper [GMT 09/22/05 14:23:48] StacyBrodzik-Ops, JimMoore-Ops: will you join &ops? [GMT 09/22/05 14:23:51] Jasmine-nrlp3, 43 reported lots of breaks on their track out - We see a break if you tack roughly 260 to about 85.5 or 86 degrees longitude. [GMT 09/22/05 14:25:16] BradSmull-NRL (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/22/05 14:25:20] Jasmine-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/22/05 14:25:45] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 14:26:26] DaveJorgensen-n43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:26:47] Jasmine-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:27:02] n43 just passed IP now inbound 100 nm from eye center [GMT 09/22/05 14:27:21] pavel-jeffco (pavel@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:28:22] Jasmine-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/22/05 14:30:17] Jasmine-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:30:49] BobHouze-Ops-- Iridium dropped for a second, were you trying to say something earlier? [GMT 09/22/05 14:31:35] NRL has taken off! [GMT 09/22/05 14:31:38] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:32:04] Jasmine-nrlp3, 43 reported lots of breaks on their track out - We see a break if you tack roughly 260 to about 85.5 or 86 degrees longitude. [GMT 09/22/05 14:32:18] Ops - passed thorugh outer band near 26.22 87.55 broken convection only about 100 nm NE of eye center [GMT 09/22/05 14:33:22] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, Thanks for the report. [GMT 09/22/05 14:33:47] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, we got it. [GMT 09/22/05 14:34:19] BradSmull-NRL (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:34:47] Ops - inner eye circular but strongest dbz on NE side perhaps 15 nm in diameter [GMT 09/22/05 14:34:56] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:35:28] Ops - outer eye perhaps 50 nm diameter - and open to SW side [GMT 09/22/05 14:36:04] Thx Dave--very helpful guidance [GMT 09/22/05 14:36:08] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, any notice of a 2ndary wind max [GMT 09/22/05 14:36:15] Ops - large spiral band enters outer eye on NW side [GMT 09/22/05 14:36:18] not yet [GMT 09/22/05 14:36:47] Flight level winds now 85 knots about 50 nm from eye center [GMT 09/22/05 14:37:30] WInd profile has been pretty flat for last 15 min or so [GMT 09/22/05 14:38:17] i.e. overall circulation remains quite large [GMT 09/22/05 14:38:27] just dropped HRD sonde/BT combo [GMT 09/22/05 14:40:05] Ops - wind sharply increasing now 100 knots [GMT 09/22/05 14:40:45] RobRogers-NOAA43, Good morning Rob, What are the plans for supplemental rainex drops on 43? [GMT 09/22/05 14:41:27] hi jim, standby may be making one now in this outer eyewall about 30 nm from center.... [GMT 09/22/05 14:41:40] The G_IV just reported that there is a lot of dry air ahead of Rita- to the W and NW [GMT 09/22/05 14:41:59] Mike Bell and I headed to N42-will chat after takeoff [GMT 09/22/05 14:42:28] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:42:47] no secondary wind max [GMT 09/22/05 14:43:00] so no RAINEX drop [GMT 09/22/05 14:43:02] Ops - no sign of wind peak in this "outer" eyewall - I don't think this is an eyewall [GMT 09/22/05 14:43:13] FL winds stayed constant at 100 kt [GMT 09/22/05 14:43:35] Ops - this band is very stratiform with only a few embedded cells [GMT 09/22/05 14:43:35] mblack-aoc (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: This computer has gone to sleep [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:12] Ops - now entering the true "eyewall" [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:19] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, RobRogers-NOAA43 So outside this band you guys saw a gradient bringing winds up to 100 kts but now its flat across th band? [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:30] yep [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:31] RobRogers-NOAA43, OK Rob, Will there be a rainex sonde in the main eyewall or is that covered in the tasking? [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:44] greg -- yeah it was a steady climb up to 100 kt [GMT 09/22/05 14:44:59] RobRogers-NOAA43, Thx Rob. [GMT 09/22/05 14:45:06] there will be an nhc drop at the surface wind max and a RAINEX drop at the flight-level wind max (i.e. in the center of the eyewall) [GMT 09/22/05 14:45:34] RobRogers-NOAA43, Excellent, thanks [GMT 09/22/05 14:45:41] now FL winds shooting up past 130 kt as we enter "real" eyewall [GMT 09/22/05 14:46:29] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- howdy there. We're getting the composite images up here just fine. And with color! :-) [GMT 09/22/05 14:47:03] Ops - very smooth eyewall penetration compared to yesterday [GMT 09/22/05 14:47:26] Jasmine-nrlp3, that's great news; if you get closer to the 43 you'll actually get some useful info too [GMT 09/22/05 14:47:27] JimMoore-Ops (jmoore@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left &RAINEX (Leaving). [GMT 09/22/05 14:47:34] glad to hear that... the color was no extra charge :) [GMT 09/22/05 14:48:10] JimMoore-Ops (jmoore@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:48:26] BobHouze-Ops-- GregStossmeister-Ops--what is our dropsonde stragety for today? [GMT 09/22/05 14:48:42] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- ok, we'll try! :-) [GMT 09/22/05 14:49:02] terry-n43_-- thanks. [GMT 09/22/05 14:49:05] Jasmine-nrlp3, Hey from uncle jim--stanby on the drops [GMT 09/22/05 14:49:17] Jasmine-nrlp3, what exactly is a "stragety"?? :-) [GMT 09/22/05 14:49:46] JimMoore-Ops-- ok, will do. Thanks Uncle Jim [GMT 09/22/05 14:50:14] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- you don't know what a stragety is? ;-) Niether do I... [GMT 09/22/05 14:50:35] ETA to our IP is very approximately 1 hour [GMT 09/22/05 14:50:52] Airborne strageties are very complex things... [GMT 09/22/05 14:51:07] Jasmine-nrlp3, OK lighten up--just trying to be responsive [GMT 09/22/05 14:51:48] JimMoore-Ops-- you know me, always uptight [GMT 09/22/05 14:51:53] Jasmine-nrlp3, So back to the drops-- every 7 minutes on the downwind (blue) legs from the [GMT 09/22/05 14:51:58] Jim--for the next mission we'll put RSMAS on a shaking-stand platform so that we're equals ;-) [GMT 09/22/05 14:52:11] flight plan sent by Bob-- No drops on the red transition legs [GMT 09/22/05 14:52:18] Ops - eye fix 1450 Z 25.25N 88.63W 909 mb extrapolated sfc pressure [GMT 09/22/05 14:52:20] JimMoore-Ops-- ok, copy that [GMT 09/22/05 14:52:48] Jasmine-nrlp3, BradSmull-NRL We'd like to adjust your IP now that we've seen the bands 43s LF. Your new IP should be 25.6/88.0 [GMT 09/22/05 14:53:27] Ops - no secondary wind max - just a single eyewall [GMT 09/22/05 14:53:50] Jasmine-nrlp3, This not to be confused with the red and the blue states!! [GMT 09/22/05 14:53:55] Understood Greg [GMT 09/22/05 14:53:57] Jasmine-nrlp3, BradSmull-NRL The new IP should bring you just outside the band that 43 passed before reaching the eyewall. [GMT 09/22/05 14:54:34] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, thanks for the info!! [GMT 09/22/05 14:54:41] JimMoore-Ops-- how did I know you were going to say that... [GMT 09/22/05 14:55:04] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, Thanks -We understand no secondary wind max. [GMT 09/22/05 14:55:15] Hey, this is a mesoscale experiment--we're talking blue/red *counties* [GMT 09/22/05 14:55:53] Ops - bout to penetrate SW eyewall [GMT 09/22/05 14:56:10] BradSmull-NRL, Only seems to be an issue in Washington State these days! [GMT 09/22/05 14:56:12] inner eyewall open on SE side [GMT 09/22/05 14:56:21] NRL entering far NE rainband [GMT 09/22/05 14:56:38] still impressive-looking eye, good stadium, some more low-level clouds [GMT 09/22/05 14:56:39] BradSmull-NRL, Jasmine-nrlp3 Just to make sure we are all clear on the plan when you reach the IP and have band in sight we'll want you to start first upwind for approx 60 nm then reverse track and go downwind. Are we on the same page? [GMT 09/22/05 14:57:13] GregStossmeister-Ops-- yes, we were just discussing that [GMT 09/22/05 14:57:45] GregStossmeister-Ops, thanks for the "broad brush"--very helpful [GMT 09/22/05 14:57:58] ericloew-ncar (ericloew@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 14:58:06] BradSmull-NRL, No problem. [GMT 09/22/05 14:58:12] JimMoore-Ops--just to triple check, no drops on the upwind legs, correct? [GMT 09/22/05 14:59:06] 2nd rainex drop away, in SW eyewall [GMT 09/22/05 14:59:41] Jasmine-nrlp3, Downwind legs only- 7 min spacing -- right you are [GMT 09/22/05 14:59:55] Ops - max flight level winds in SW eyewall only 115 knots [GMT 09/22/05 15:00:12] JimMoore-Ops-- thanks, can't hurt to be sure. That's what we'll do! [GMT 09/22/05 15:01:28] Jasmine-nrlp3, Correct, until Shuyi adjusts :-) (I just learned how to make the face!! [GMT 09/22/05 15:02:23] Ops - that "outer eyewall" is actual a spiral band that connects to that big spiral that NRL is working [GMT 09/22/05 15:02:37] Ops - center dropsonde sfc pressure 913 mb [GMT 09/22/05 15:03:36] Ops - we're going through that band right now, very smooth ride and very stratiform on the TA radar [GMT 09/22/05 15:04:30] just did a rainex drop here, some indication of a wind max here [GMT 09/22/05 15:04:49] NRL has intense outer rainband immed S of our track at 27.75/85 [GMT 09/22/05 15:05:00] DaveJorgensen-n43rf, Good to hear - we should be able to get them along that band. [GMT 09/22/05 15:05:20] jimm (jimm@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: This computer has gone to sleep [GMT 09/22/05 15:06:33] BradSmull-NRL, Your track looking good- things to improve for you shortly- strongest cells to the left [GMT 09/22/05 15:06:49] terry-n43_, hello, we have lost the 1Hz data down here (but LF is still good) [GMT 09/22/05 15:06:54] Tjx Jim [GMT 09/22/05 15:07:10] DaveJorgensen-n43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:07:24] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:07:29] BradSmull-NRL, Should be able to head south ~85.5, or before [GMT 09/22/05 15:07:30] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:08:31] Jim- so you are recommending a SW-bound track to IP when able? [GMT 09/22/05 15:09:28] BradSmull-NRL, Indeed , toward the IP as soon as you can [GMT 09/22/05 15:11:12] Ops--we need to go about another 40 KM before we can turn [GMT 09/22/05 15:11:30] Jasmine-nrlp3, That's fine - at your discretion. [GMT 09/22/05 15:11:49] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks. [GMT 09/22/05 15:12:25] Outer band is intense--quasi continuous band of 50 dBZ echo on ELDORA [GMT 09/22/05 15:12:44] Jasmine-nrlp3, lets try to talk in aircraft--nmiles, knots, feet, etc [GMT 09/22/05 15:13:07] BradSmull-NRL, What kind of updrafts did you see? [GMT 09/22/05 15:13:19] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:13:38] BobHouze-Ops-- fine Bob, will do! [GMT 09/22/05 15:14:11] GregStossmeister-Ops-- crossing now. Our instruments say 8 m/s [GMT 09/22/05 15:14:50] We have now crossed to S side of outer band--much brighter here [GMT 09/22/05 15:15:13] jimm (jimm@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:15:18] BradSmull-NRL, did you get any up or downdrafts? [GMT 09/22/05 15:15:42] BradSmull-NRL, ok...just saw jasmine's report [GMT 09/22/05 15:16:08] BobHouze-Ops-- read above, about 8 m/s updraft, 3 m/s downdrafts [GMT 09/22/05 15:16:35] Jasmine-nrlp3, ok. [GMT 09/22/05 15:16:59] Bob--really hasn't been as rough as those numbers might suggest. Keep in mind in-flight we use a one-sided time series algorithhm... post-processed values are generally more accurate [GMT 09/22/05 15:17:28] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:18:03] MarkBradford-Boulder (MarkBradfo@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:21:45] BradSmull-NRL, Thanks Brad [GMT 09/22/05 15:22:02] jimm (jimm@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: This computer has gone to sleep [GMT 09/22/05 15:24:27] Ops--we are about 25 minutes to IP. We will then work upwind from there along the feature. [GMT 09/22/05 15:24:59] Jasmine-nrlp3, Sounds good Jasmine thx. [GMT 09/22/05 15:26:51] ShuyiChen-opc (Shuyi@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:28:56] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:29:29] Ops, do you see the orientation of the band you like NRL to work? [GMT 09/22/05 15:29:32] BradSmull-NRL, can you contact 43? we have not had lf or flight track data for nearly 20 minutes [GMT 09/22/05 15:30:17] BobHouze-Ops, We will try radio. Have you tried satphone? I know it works best going other direction... [GMT 09/22/05 15:30:31] BradSmull-NRL, LF data has been done for almost 30min. Target band is roughly circular around the eye at a radius of about 40nmi. [GMT 09/22/05 15:30:42] BradSmull-NRL, we have not tried satphone but we could try [GMT 09/22/05 15:30:46] Ugh [GMT 09/22/05 15:31:12] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:31:23] BradSmull-NRL, Target band may extend outward further in NW quadrant as Dave described earlier. [GMT 09/22/05 15:31:29] I've been told it's difficult for FD to hear it ringing, but might be worth trying [GMT 09/22/05 15:31:58] 42 is off the ground [GMT 09/22/05 15:32:19] GregStossmeister-Ops, so orientation of our 1st leg will be generally NW-SE? [GMT 09/22/05 15:32:26] pchang_n42, Thanks Paul. [GMT 09/22/05 15:32:28] BradSmull-NRL, we are going to try to call but it's not easy. [GMT 09/22/05 15:33:16] BradSmull-NRL, Yes that is correct NW to SE curving toward the south - at this radius there will be a lot of curvature. [GMT 09/22/05 15:33:20] BradSmull-NRL, it would be good if your flight crew could find out if they are haveing problems with the lf datat transmission [GMT 09/22/05 15:33:24] Ops - No radio contact w/ 43 yet [GMT 09/22/05 15:33:41] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- is the image you're now sending us the 1 hr composite? [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:02] Jasmine-nrlp3, no but we could [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:26] Jasmine-nrlp3, stacy is working on that [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:40] I'm just wondering becuse we have LF data here but Greg said LF has been down for 30 min, [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:41] that's why I ask [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:53] We still see radar on our images, so that's at least helpful [GMT 09/22/05 15:34:59] GregStossmeister-Ops, Thx Our FL winds now climbing rapidly, now 30 m/s, mdt turblence [GMT 09/22/05 15:35:03] BradSmull-NRL, 43's phone is ringing but they are not answering [GMT 09/22/05 15:35:27] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:35:43] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:35:44] BobHouze-Ops, we will ask nrl crew to continue trying to raise 43 on radio [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:00] BradSmull-NRL, thanks...that's our only option [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:14] Jasmine-nrlp3, there is an image in "other" [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:22] BradSmull-NRL, Do you see the target band we have been talking about in the composites you are (were) getting? [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:27] Jasmine-nrlp3, do you need the url? [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:32] BobHouze-Ops-- thanks a bunch, we'll grab it now [GMT 09/22/05 15:36:45] BobHouze-Ops-- no, I know it. ;-) [GMT 09/22/05 15:37:22] BobHouze-Ops, it's in our "favorites" list ;-) [GMT 09/22/05 15:37:30] Brad: if NRL crew can get 43 on radio, please ask 43 to call ops center 305-421-4071. It's always easier for them to call. [GMT 09/22/05 15:39:14] Bob--will do. Only VHF contact at present is with AF [GMT 09/22/05 15:40:09] Correction--contact w 43 passing request to call [GMT 09/22/05 15:40:31] Thx, Brad. [GMT 09/22/05 15:40:32] BradSmull-NRL, Your track following the band may start more North to South rather than NW-SE ok? [GMT 09/22/05 15:40:41] BradSmull-NRL, jim moore is standing by for the call from 43 [GMT 09/22/05 15:41:32] GregStossmeister-Ops, Understood [GMT 09/22/05 15:41:43] BradSmull-NRL, we need to know 1) nrl's position, 2) status of lf data transmission, 3) do dropsonds in band at 45 nm radius [GMT 09/22/05 15:42:02] BradSmull-NRL, if correction 43's position!! [GMT 09/22/05 15:42:32] jemmett-tampa (rainex@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/22/05 15:42:49] BradSmull-NRL,ust to clarify: we need to know 1) 43's position, 2) status of lf data transmission, 3) do dropsonds in band at 45 nm radius [GMT 09/22/05 15:43:12] BobHouze-Ops, OK, the request (~urgent) for them to call you was passed to 43 flight deck [GMT 09/22/05 15:43:12] NRL at 26.3 87.5 tracking 224 [GMT 09/22/05 15:43:19] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- BobHouze-Ops we've just about finished downloading the 1 hr composite image, looks like it will be of great use to us!!! [GMT 09/22/05 15:43:52] Understood [GMT 09/22/05 15:43:57] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:44:23] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:44:28] BobHouze-Ops, Wen is directly passing info to 43 [GMT 09/22/05 15:44:28] Jasmine-nrlp3, just be aware that it is up to 1.5 hours old [GMT 09/22/05 15:44:54] Ok, will do. Just nice to see the overall picture [GMT 09/22/05 15:45:14] BradSmull-NRL, So target band should be ahead of you roughly 40nmi you turn upwind should bring the band along your right-hand side close. [GMT 09/22/05 15:45:23] Rita is a LOT bumpier today [GMT 09/22/05 15:45:41] BradSmull-NRL, You are going through an outer band. [GMT 09/22/05 15:45:47] GregStossmeister-Ops, we copy [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:14] BradSmull-NRL, FYI Jim is talking to 43 opn the phone right now. [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:16] As the good book says, "In my house, there are many bands...." [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:22] Nick change: JessicaKoury-ops -> DeannaHence-ops [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:30] Great! [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:40] Nick change: Deanna-ops -> JessicaKoury-ops [GMT 09/22/05 15:46:49] Nick change: DeannaHence-ops -> Deanna-ops [GMT 09/22/05 15:48:25] n42_MARS, we're receiving 1hz data from y'all just fine [GMT 09/22/05 15:48:38] Greg--What is approx latitude of N/NE edge of band on our track? [GMT 09/22/05 15:48:55] BradSmull-NRL, Standby [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:01] BradSmull-NRL, jim talked to 43. he asked that they switch to inmar sat [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:02] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:10] n42_MARS (N42_MARS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:32] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:43] BradSmull-NRL, Outside edge of target band is 25.6/88.1 from our old LF data. [GMT 09/22/05 15:49:45] We can loiter here if necessary--need decision on that now [GMT 09/22/05 15:50:18] BradSmull-NRL, What other info do you need? [GMT 09/22/05 15:50:41] We are orbiting (hopefully briefly) to get coordinated [GMT 09/22/05 15:51:06] BradSmull-NRL, Turn point at the end of your upwind leg will be 24.9/88.2 [GMT 09/22/05 15:51:18] GregStossmeister-Ops, What is status of LF transmission/troubleshooting? [GMT 09/22/05 15:51:42] BradSmull-NRL, That will be point B at the south end of your upwind leg - understand? [GMT 09/22/05 15:52:04] N42, we lost 1hz data [GMT 09/22/05 15:52:06] BradSmull-NRL, We've asked 43 to switch to inmarsat no data yet. [GMT 09/22/05 15:52:07] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, got it [GMT 09/22/05 15:52:32] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 15:53:02] BradSmull-NRL, To reiterate do upwind leg from point A (25.5/88.1) to point B (24.9/88.2) then reverse track ok? [GMT 09/22/05 15:53:37] BobHouze-Ops-- pilots want to loiter here until we get LF data back up [GMT 09/22/05 15:53:54] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, point received! [GMT 09/22/05 15:54:21] Jasmine-nrlp3, Thx Jasmine. [GMT 09/22/05 15:55:22] BradSmull-NRL, Is Carl willing to fly any bands while you wait or does he just want to orbit until LF comes back? [GMT 09/22/05 15:55:24] OK, NRL flight & scientists have cacused--we are comfortable proceeding to IP and working upwind. [GMT 09/22/05 15:55:36] BradSmull-NRL, OK thanks Brad [GMT 09/22/05 15:55:52] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:56:16] BradSmull-NRL, Jasmine-nrlp3 42 is on its way in so hopefully we'll get at least one LF radar pattern between the 2 aircraft. [GMT 09/22/05 15:56:50] GregStossmeister-Ops-- agreed! So no drops on this leg until we turn downwind, just to confirm [GMT 09/22/05 15:57:12] Jasmine-nrlp3, yes [GMT 09/22/05 15:57:34] BobHouze-Ops-- thanks. Keep a tally of how many times I ask! [GMT 09/22/05 15:57:56] Jasmine-nrlp3, no problem [GMT 09/22/05 15:58:36] pchang_n42, we're receiving 1hz data but no lf...have the radars been started yet? [GMT 09/22/05 15:58:47] CharlieMartin-Boulder (martinc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 15:58:48] CharlieMartin-Boulder (martinc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/22/05 15:59:10] BradSmull-NRL, Jasmine-nrlp3 can your flight crew find out if 43 switched to inmar sat? we still have no lf images [GMT 09/22/05 15:59:18] GregStossmeister-Ops, to reiterate--what is status of LF/troubleshooting w/' 43? [GMT 09/22/05 15:59:18] stm is getting the lf part setup...should see it soon [GMT 09/22/05 16:00:19] BobHouze-Ops-- ok, nav's gonna contact and ask [GMT 09/22/05 16:00:23] BradSmull-NRL, they said they would switch to inmar sat. Can your crew find out if that was done? we still have no images [GMT 09/22/05 16:00:34] Jasmine-nrlp3, OK [GMT 09/22/05 16:02:31] BobHouze-Ops-- 43 has switched over to inmar sat, and is attempting to transmit [GMT 09/22/05 16:02:39] NRL turning right (SW) briefly to join-up with rainband. When tucked up next to it, we will go upwind [GMT 09/22/05 16:02:47] BradSmull-NRL, LF now coming in from 43 [GMT 09/22/05 16:02:58] Jasmine-nrlp3, we're getting lf data [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:06] GregStossmeister-Ops-- great news! [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:13] N42, N43...we have LF coming from both of you! [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:26] StacyBrodzik-Ops, great news! [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:27] Jasmine-nrlp3, lf data coming in from both planes now--no image yet [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:46] N42, we now have your 1hz as well...thanks! [GMT 09/22/05 16:03:51] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 16:04:14] N43, no 1hz from y'all yet [GMT 09/22/05 16:04:19] BobHouze-Ops-- yay!!! We'll get the next image in about 10 minutes, should prove VERY helpful! [GMT 09/22/05 16:04:40] Jasmine-nrlp3, agreed [GMT 09/22/05 16:05:38] NRL is now hugging band on upwind track. Will reverse track once we cross 25 N [GMT 09/22/05 16:05:54] and begni drops on that 1st downwind leg [GMT 09/22/05 16:06:00] BradSmull-NRL, Sounds great Brad [GMT 09/22/05 16:06:21] 43 is inbound, headed NW [GMT 09/22/05 16:07:21] BradSmull-NRL, you will be between two bands [GMT 09/22/05 16:07:54] BobHouze-Ops, understood. We're not yet discerening that from ELDORA,. but will continue watching [GMT 09/22/05 16:08:57] BradSmull-NRL, we will extend your southern end point, standby for a point C [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:09] The band inside our radius is clearest to us at this point [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:25] Jasmine-nrlp3, do you have a location for 43? [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:26] BobHouze-Ops, We copy. Will delay any turns [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:31] BradSmull-NRL, Yep you haven't yet reached where the other one begins. [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:51] Jasmine-nrlp3, No track data from 43 [GMT 09/22/05 16:09:53] StacyBrodzik-Ops-- no, I just heard the navs talking. We'll ask Nav for it [GMT 09/22/05 16:10:12] Ops--how is our track looking? [GMT 09/22/05 16:10:25] Jasmine-nrlp3, We know they are NW bound on the figure 4 from SE-NW [GMT 09/22/05 16:10:37] BradSmull-NRL, Point C will be the turn around pt now, not point B. Point C is: 24.7/88.4 understand? [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:02] GregStossmeister-Ops-- got it [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:06] GregStossmeister-Ops, we copy Pt C [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:16] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:19] Jasmine-nrlp3, BradSmull-NRL Thx! [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:22] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:41] Nick change: mblack -> MikeB-N42 [GMT 09/22/05 16:11:50] Ops--43's location is 25.25/88.5 [GMT 09/22/05 16:12:28] BobHouze-Ops-- we'll start drops when we reverse at point C [GMT 09/22/05 16:12:35] does anyone have 43's last center fix? [GMT 09/22/05 16:12:46] Jasmine-nrlp3, Thx Jasmine [GMT 09/22/05 16:13:37] pchang_n42, 25.2 88.6 More than 1 hr old [GMT 09/22/05 16:13:39] BobHouze-Ops--how is our track looking now that you have a new LF image? [GMT 09/22/05 16:13:58] thanks JimMoore-Ops [GMT 09/22/05 16:14:02] MikeB-N42, fyi nrl is now at 25.3/88.1, 45 nm ese of center [GMT 09/22/05 16:14:13] Jasmine-nrlp3, Track is excellent -keep doing what you are doing! [GMT 09/22/05 16:14:22] MikeB-N42, nrl is tracking upwind along a band on their right [GMT 09/22/05 16:15:01] GregStossmeister-Ops-- well thanks, then we will keep it up! Glad to get some feedback [GMT 09/22/05 16:15:04] pchang_n42, Eye motion is now distinctly NW --we will update position as 25.4, 88.8 [GMT 09/22/05 16:15:19] Jasmine-nrlp3, your newest lf image will be a good one [GMT 09/22/05 16:15:31] pchang_n42, This based on latest 43 LF image [GMT 09/22/05 16:15:58] BobHouze-Ops, thanks got it [GMT 09/22/05 16:16:02] BobHouze-Ops-- we think we're beginning to see the outer band you were speaking of on ELDORA now [GMT 09/22/05 16:16:30] thanks JimMoore-Ops [GMT 09/22/05 16:16:42] Jasmine-nrlp3, That's right it's a bit broken to your east but solidifies further south. [GMT 09/22/05 16:16:53] BobHouze-Ops-- we've got it, and it's a beauty [GMT 09/22/05 16:17:27] OK Bob,LF is in hand and we have a very clar picture of the bands you have been describing [GMT 09/22/05 16:17:28] MikeB-N42, we are getting lf data from 42 and 43, 1hz data from 42, but we are NOT getting 1hz (track) data from 43. If you are in contact with 43, let them know we are not getting 1hz data from 43 [GMT 09/22/05 16:17:41] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:18:09] BobHouze-Ops, we will pass news re: 1Hz data [GMT 09/22/05 16:18:19] BradSmull-NRL, thx [GMT 09/22/05 16:18:51] Nick change: N43-Sta2 -> terry [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:08] there is lat-lon in the lf feed....maybe you can use that for position [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:09] got radar data over to inmarsat [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:14] hey terry [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:16] are you getting it? [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:20] welcome back [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:38] Terry, you're my hero [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:42] terry, great lf data! thanks for switching sats; what's the story with the 1hz data? [GMT 09/22/05 16:19:56] the 1 hz is currently now going out... (neither G* is getting coveratge at tyhis time) [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:44] hey terry...where are you now? [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:45] terry, does that mean that while the lf is on inmarsat and gstar is down, we won't be getting 1hz data? [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:49] MikeDaniels-NCAR (daniels@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:51] now = not [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:59] &RAINEX: mode change '+o MikeDaniels-NCAR' by MikeDaniels-NCAR!daniels@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/22/05 16:20:59] Mode change by non-chanop on &RAINEX! Reversing... [GMT 09/22/05 16:21:08] BobHouze-Ops--doing some deviations for weather and to keep band close, but otherwise on track [GMT 09/22/05 16:21:11] we need two satcoms.. 1 for lf and one for 1hz [GMT 09/22/05 16:21:34] right now ONLY inmarsat is working... so only lf is going out [GMT 09/22/05 16:21:54] when we get back into G* coverage range, then 1 hz will flow [GMT 09/22/05 16:22:12] terry, we agree with your choice of priorities--LF is helping us tremendously [GMT 09/22/05 16:22:28] Ops--we're about 5-10 minutes to point C. Plan is still to reverse there, correct? [GMT 09/22/05 16:22:30] terry, since we're not getting 1hz now, can you provide SE and NW endpoints and times? [GMT 09/22/05 16:22:41] Jasmine-nrlp3, Yes that is correct. [GMT 09/22/05 16:23:03] NRL is nearing S-most point, preparing to reverse track for downwind leg [GMT 09/22/05 16:24:27] Terry--can we get Dave Jorgensen on in chat for these duties (endpoint reports etc.)? [GMT 09/22/05 16:25:01] BradSmull-NRL, Sounds good Brad on this downwind leg you will proceed past your original IP and head to point D (25.9/88.5) where you will reverse track back to Point A. Understand? [GMT 09/22/05 16:25:33] mikeB, pchang_n42 What will be the 42 IP for storm penetration? [GMT 09/22/05 16:25:43] BradSmull-NRL, You should follow the band on your downwind leg keeping it close to your left side. [GMT 09/22/05 16:25:54] paul--n43rf is comm on inmarsat currently [GMT 09/22/05 16:25:56] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, got those points. We're extending our track a bit so we can find some space to turn [GMT 09/22/05 16:26:11] Jasmine-nrlp3, OK -that's fine. [GMT 09/22/05 16:26:16] GregStossmeister-Ops, Understood. Our turn to downwind is delayed (hopefully only slightly) for flight safety considerations [GMT 09/22/05 16:26:39] BradSmull-NRL, No problem - we understand. [GMT 09/22/05 16:27:20] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, those points are passed to the nav [GMT 09/22/05 16:27:41] N42, we haven't had LF from y'all in over 5 mins [GMT 09/22/05 16:28:32] N42, data's flowing now...thanks!\ [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:03] Drop away, we've reversed track [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:05] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:12] NRL's 1st sonde is away [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:16] BradSmull-NRL, Just to clarify -we do not want you to go straight to point D but if you follow the band you've been working you should come to it as you move downwind. We just want to be clear. [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:24] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:35] GregStossmeister-Ops, er [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:37] MikeB-N42 (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/22/05 16:29:39] we understand--thx [GMT 09/22/05 16:30:07] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/22/05 16:30:28] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:30:41] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:07] Ops--starting drops every 7 minutes now [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:16] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:18] Ops--can we get a new center for Rita? [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:30] Jasmine-nrlp3, standby [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:45] mblack, pchang, N42 What will be the 42 IP for storm penetration? [GMT 09/22/05 16:31:47] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks [GMT 09/22/05 16:32:07] Jasmine-nrlp3, Eyeball would be 25.5/88.8 for the center [GMT 09/22/05 16:32:43] DaveJorgensen-n43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:32:49] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/22/05 16:32:54] we're back! [GMT 09/22/05 16:32:57] Jasmine-nrlp3, I mean't eyeballig it from the LF data. [GMT 09/22/05 16:33:13] interesting structure today [GMT 09/22/05 16:33:27] GregStossmeister-Ops--many thanks, a quick eyeball will do! [GMT 09/22/05 16:33:42] DaveJorgensen-n43, RobRogers-N43 Nice to have you back! [GMT 09/22/05 16:33:52] it appears that there is some evidence of a secondary eyewall, especially on LF data [GMT 09/22/05 16:33:53] Global Star has been a pain today [GMT 09/22/05 16:34:17] but FL winds only show a marginal (5-10 kt peak) on the SW and SE sides only [GMT 09/22/05 16:34:22] DaveJorgensen-n43, glad to have you here! [GMT 09/22/05 16:34:23]