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[GMT 09/23/05 14:29:14] JessicaKoury-ops (jessicak@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 14:35:17] StacyBrodzik-Ops (brodzik@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 14:38:01] Jasmine-ops, how was drive down south? [GMT 09/23/05 14:38:16] Hi dah-ling, it was LONG. [GMT 09/23/05 14:38:47] You gonna give The Pig some love today? [GMT 09/23/05 14:40:15] not as much as I'd like [GMT 09/23/05 14:40:43] I', bumping up agaings the 30 day 120 hour flight limit [GMT 09/23/05 14:40:53] so i'm not flying today :( [GMT 09/23/05 14:40:58] Oh, that's too bad! [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:06] helping to preflight and get the pig off the ground [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:13] sad day [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:27] I'm sorry, I can't even bug you, then! [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:36] neither a pig to fly or a Jas to smile at me :( [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:45] Poor terry, life is rough for you [GMT 09/23/05 14:41:59] Here, the best I can do: :-) [GMT 09/23/05 14:42:08] oh, i'll probably be on chat... [GMT 09/23/05 14:42:20] thanks .. ;-) back at ya [GMT 09/23/05 14:43:26] Good luck getting The Pig off the ground, you know where to find me! [GMT 09/23/05 14:44:24] ok, thanks... let me get back out there... Jimmy Barr will be on 43 today for any issues that crop up [GMT 09/23/05 14:44:33] ok, thanks!! [GMT 09/23/05 14:47:49] JimMoore (jmoore@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 14:48:14] Nick change: JimMoore -> JimMoore-Ops [GMT 09/23/05 15:03:10] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:03:24] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:03:39] Nick change: mblack -> mblack-42 [GMT 09/23/05 15:06:32] mblack-42, Are you in the air? [GMT 09/23/05 15:07:34] yes we are since 1453 [GMT 09/23/05 15:07:41] hi greg [GMT 09/23/05 15:07:51] yes we are [GMT 09/23/05 15:08:02] mblack-42, looks like we're getting 1hz data; thought we wouldn't be getting that today since you'd be using INMARSAT [GMT 09/23/05 15:08:30] you will get that as long as g* is up [GMT 09/23/05 15:08:50] remember the 1hz and lf are 2 seperate feeds [GMT 09/23/05 15:08:54] Hey Paul and Mike, have a good flight. We'll let you know when we lose any data streams for you. [GMT 09/23/05 15:09:27] thanks jasmine! [GMT 09/23/05 15:09:35] ok Jasmine [GMT 09/23/05 15:09:54] pchang_n42, ok, please let me know when you switch so I can move some links around on this end [GMT 09/23/05 15:10:31] we wont be switching...lf will stay on inmarsat...and the 1hz will be on g*...if we lose g* you will lose the 1hz and xchat [GMT 09/23/05 15:10:42] pchang_n42, fyi we're getting both lf and 1hz [GMT 09/23/05 15:11:10] thats good news stacy [GMT 09/23/05 15:14:20] MarkBradford-Boulder (MarkBradfo@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:14:39] mblack-42, I Assuming g* stays up and you have time - it would be great if you can describe what you're seeing on your inbound leg after you reach the eye - secondary wind maxs, convection, updratfts etc. [GMT 09/23/05 15:15:09] mblack-42, I meant you inbound leg after you reach you IP and are heading toward the eye [GMT 09/23/05 15:15:37] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:15:47] mblack-42 (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:16:07] pchang_n42_ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:16:10] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:17:28] mblack_, Assuming g* stays up and you have time - it would be great if you can describe what you're seeing on your inbound leg after you reach your IP. If too much load on your system don't worry about it. [GMT 09/23/05 15:18:02] MikeDaniels-home (daniels@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:18:13] no problem Greg, will do if we can [GMT 09/23/05 15:18:41] mblack_, Thanks Mike. [GMT 09/23/05 15:19:00] Frank Marks, could you tell Paul and Joe that the workstation fix worked [GMT 09/23/05 15:20:15] thanks Frank [GMT 09/23/05 15:25:27] mblack is taking apart a RAINEX sonde now [GMT 09/23/05 15:25:53] mblack_, Is this a good thing Mike???? [GMT 09/23/05 15:26:34] yes [GMT 09/23/05 15:28:54] 43 just taxied out [GMT 09/23/05 15:29:18] if you see terry-n43, it's not really me :) [GMT 09/23/05 15:29:48] that just means Jimmy forgot to change the default nick... i meant to change the default but forgot [GMT 09/23/05 15:30:06] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:30:09] Thanks terry, we'll try to remember that and not get mad at "terry-n43" [GMT 09/23/05 15:30:13] I left them set up with LF on Inmarsat [GMT 09/23/05 15:30:31] and G* for 1 hz, xchat, web, etc [GMT 09/23/05 15:30:43] OPS, we have to loosen the launch detect pin on every sonde [GMT 09/23/05 15:31:16] tml_lappyII, thanks, hopefully all will be well with that! [GMT 09/23/05 15:31:34] that will probably work the best for today [GMT 09/23/05 15:31:37] mblack_, No problem MIke. [GMT 09/23/05 15:32:07] We are getting 1Hz data from N43 here in Ops, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 15:32:59] N42, your 1Hz data has cut out here in Ops. [GMT 09/23/05 15:34:42] pchang_n42_ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:34:48] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:34:57] DaveJorgensen-N43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:35:09] N43 is off the ground [GMT 09/23/05 15:36:45] you go.... have a safe flight [GMT 09/23/05 15:39:05] DaveJorgensen-n43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:39:11] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:39:49] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:40:05] DaveJorgensen-n43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/23/05 15:40:14] We are now getting both 1Hz and LF data from N42, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 15:40:22] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:40:24] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/23/05 15:41:17] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:41:27] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:41:58] science3-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 15:42:08] Hey hey NRL crew! We're seeing you here in the Ops center. Have a safe flight, tell the boys to give you a smooth ride! [GMT 09/23/05 15:42:28] we are approching a first rainband 321 miles out [GMT 09/23/05 15:42:35] BobHouze-Ops, be advised that today's requirement on 43RF is to have all laptops stowed or closed-down during Condition 5. This means no chat during penetrations...sorry to deliver that news [GMT 09/23/05 15:42:42] rainband form NW to SE [GMT 09/23/05 15:43:02] Ops - N43 LF is now up, are you getting the data? [GMT 09/23/05 15:43:38] Nick change: science3-nrlp3 -> Deanna-nrlp3 [GMT 09/23/05 15:43:43] Jasmine-ops-- will do, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 15:44:02] DaveJorgensen-N43, yes, Ops is getting both LF and 1Hz data from N43, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 15:44:14] BradSmull-N43, Copied your message about laptop requirements - confirm that was 43 correct? not NRL? [GMT 09/23/05 15:44:46] Greg--that is correct, I snagged a seat on N43 today last-minute. Any seat with data is a good seat! [GMT 09/23/05 15:44:49] Ops, we are receiving the images just fine as well, last one received was the 1542 image [GMT 09/23/05 15:47:00] Deanna-nrlp3, thanks. [GMT 09/23/05 15:48:34] Ops, are there any other images we should pull up right now? [GMT 09/23/05 15:48:52] Deanna-nrlp3, I don't think so, but I'll check [GMT 09/23/05 15:50:12] We can make you an image showing your track to the IP (although it's really just a straight line), but I can get that for you w/ some nexrad images if you want [GMT 09/23/05 15:50:34] Deanna-nrlp3, might be helpful to get a heads up of what's to come [GMT 09/23/05 15:51:06] mblack, ANy issues with going through that narrow band at 86W?? [GMT 09/23/05 15:53:45] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:53:48] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:53:49] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:53:58] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:54:10] DaveJorgensen-N43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 15:55:34] hmmm. looks like 43 just lost G* [GMT 09/23/05 15:56:22] I miss my Pig... [GMT 09/23/05 15:56:34] We are still getting LF data from both N42 and N43, but we aren't getting either 1Hz stream. [GMT 09/23/05 15:59:09] Deanna-nrlp3, you still with us? [GMT 09/23/05 16:00:19] N43 1Hz data is back up in Ops! [GMT 09/23/05 16:00:44] Deanna-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:00:46] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:00:47] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:02:24] Now N42 1Hz data is back up too - yay! [GMT 09/23/05 16:02:27] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:02:47] DaveJorgensen-N43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:05:15] science2-nrlp3 (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:05:32] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:08:21] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:08:26] Ops - our Global Star has been going up and down, but our LF data is flowing over INMARSAT, so hopefully its continuous [GMT 09/23/05 16:08:48] DaveJorgensen-N43, yes, the LF data has been continuous, thank you! [GMT 09/23/05 16:09:02] Deanna-I have put an image in the "other_images" folder that shows your approx. track to the IP with nexrad and LF data. At approx 86W, there is an outer rainband, but it's slowly breaking up, so you should be able to find a way through. [GMT 09/23/05 16:09:16] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:09:29] houze_ops (houze@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:09:35] houze_ops (houze@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/23/05 16:09:38] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:10:23] DaveJorgensen-N43, Good morning, let me know if there is any convection of interest to get NRL naviagated around--longitude position is helpful as well [GMT 09/23/05 16:11:16] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:11:29] ops: nrl got the msg. - Shuyi [GMT 09/23/05 16:11:55] Shuyi--thanks. Let me know if you need anything else!! [GMT 09/23/05 16:11:58] Nick change: science2-nrlp3 -> Shuyi-nrl [GMT 09/23/05 16:11:59] Ok bob [GMT 09/23/05 16:13:03] ChrisWebster-GV (cjw@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:13:04] ChrisBurghart-Boulder (burghart@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:13:36] OPS : we are seeing an outer eyewall again [GMT 09/23/05 16:13:49] Nick change: mblack -> mblack-42 [GMT 09/23/05 16:13:59] JimMoore-Ops, we see the same outer band that 42 does near 27.9N and 86W extending NW from there, it breaks up to the S [GMT 09/23/05 16:14:27] mblack-42, Thanks Mike. [GMT 09/23/05 16:14:39] Jasmine-ops, we're good for now. thanks. [GMT 09/23/05 16:15:56] DaveJorgensen-N43, Thanks Dave- any dumps, graupel heavy rain reports appreciated [GMT 09/23/05 16:16:22] DaveJorgensen-N43, that is "bumps" don't even go there!! [GMT 09/23/05 16:16:39] OK jim, dumps or bumps! [GMT 09/23/05 16:17:19] Visually, that rainband looks pretty impressive out the window, the nose radar shows it to be composed of small broken line of cells [GMT 09/23/05 16:18:51] Nick change: ChrisBurghart-Boulder -> ChrisBurghart-GV [GMT 09/23/05 16:19:58] DaveJorgensen-N43, Is it broken enought to "pick" their way through? [GMT 09/23/05 16:20:52] I think so Jim [GMT 09/23/05 16:20:56] science3-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:21:13] Nick change: science3-nrlp3 -> Deanna-nrlp3 [GMT 09/23/05 16:21:18] ChrisBurghart-GV, hi there; if we need to do any kludging today, do you want to do it? [GMT 09/23/05 16:21:26] Cells on nose radar spaced perhaps 8-10 nm apart [GMT 09/23/05 16:21:51] Ops, sorry about that...was having trouble getting chat to reconnect for me [GMT 09/23/05 16:22:06] Deanna-nrlp3, were you all able to upload that image? [GMT 09/23/05 16:22:26] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:22:26] Deanna-nrlp3, Good afternoon, note that you will approach outer band at longitude 85.6 or so--Pilots will need to pick their way through [GMT 09/23/05 16:22:26] JimMoore-Ops, by the way our ETA to our IP (NE corner pt of our fig 4 pattern) is 1715 Z [GMT 09/23/05 16:22:38] DaveJorgensen-N43, Thanks Dave [GMT 09/23/05 16:23:25] Deanna-nrlp3, may contact N43 for crossing advice but slight deviation to the south of your track might be wise [GMT 09/23/05 16:23:38] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:23:38] Jasmine-ops-- I'm still trying [GMT 09/23/05 16:23:38] so no, not yet [GMT 09/23/05 16:24:00] Deanna-nrlp3, ok, let me know if i need to shrink it further. Just didn't want to make the lat/lon's unreadable [GMT 09/23/05 16:24:40] Nick change: N43-Sta2 -> EricU-n43 [GMT 09/23/05 16:25:08] Deanna-nrlp3, Did you get any of my last?? [GMT 09/23/05 16:26:24] JimMoore-Ops, N43 is now going through the band at 28.21N 86.26W [GMT 09/23/05 16:26:29] Jasmine-ops-- the image is coming in slowly but surely [GMT 09/23/05 16:26:45] JimMoore-Ops, piece of cake [GMT 09/23/05 16:26:52] JimMoore-Ops-- yes, acknowledged...sorry about that [GMT 09/23/05 16:27:31] JimMoore-Ops, our Tail radar shows fairly shallow echo tops to our flight level, 14k ft MSL [GMT 09/23/05 16:27:49] JimMoore-Ops, max dbz only about 40 [GMT 09/23/05 16:27:58] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:28:21] mblack-42 (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:28:31] JimMoore-Ops, line is fairly thin, only about 5 nm across [GMT 09/23/05 16:28:56] Stacy, I'd better not do kludging today, since I'm up on the Gulfstream V right now. [GMT 09/23/05 16:29:06] DaveJorgensen-N43, Thanks Dave-- next line will near 89W, your present latitude [GMT 09/23/05 16:30:05] ChrisBurghart-GV, Hey Chris, How are things in the next generation?? [GMT 09/23/05 16:30:34] JimMoore-Ops: We have issues, but the flight is smooth so far. [GMT 09/23/05 16:30:48] Jasmine-ops, I'm outta here. Going for a swim. I hope Miss Piggy is good to y'all today [GMT 09/23/05 16:30:48] are you @ 45000? [GMT 09/23/05 16:31:09] Ops, can we please get an updated center position for Rita? [GMT 09/23/05 16:31:22] tml_lappyII, ok Terry, thanks for setting her up for us!! [GMT 09/23/05 16:31:30] Deanna-nrlp3, one sec, i'll get it for ya [GMT 09/23/05 16:31:35] Thks Jim [GMT 09/23/05 16:31:48] Jasmine-ops-- we have received the 1600 image you created, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 16:32:52] MikeDaniels-home: Nope, we're at 10K. You can talk to me more on &G5 or &ops. [GMT 09/23/05 16:32:53] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:32:59] Deanna-nrlp3, good news! Current center based on radar is 27.56/91.9 [GMT 09/23/05 16:33:22] Deanna-nrlp3, Next cells of interest appear to be near 88.7 at your latitude--tho there might be some isolated in between--let me know [GMT 09/23/05 16:33:42] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:33:55] JimMoore-Ops, convective band ends near 29N 86.9W [GMT 09/23/05 16:34:03] mblack, How's the ride so far? [GMT 09/23/05 16:34:14] tml_lappyII (Terry@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left &RAINEX (Leaving). [GMT 09/23/05 16:35:24] very smooth so far greg....but the fun stuff lies ahead :) [GMT 09/23/05 16:35:56] mblack...could u join #hrd? [GMT 09/23/05 16:35:59] pchang_n42, Thanks Paul [GMT 09/23/05 16:36:16] Greg not bad so far we are approching the eyewall it is now about 75 miles away from the eyewall [GMT 09/23/05 16:36:47] JimMoore-Ops-- , Jasmine-ops, thanks [GMT 09/23/05 16:37:11] Deanna-nrlp3, Vis satellite looks good until area I noted before [GMT 09/23/05 16:37:24] mblack, Thanks Mike. [GMT 09/23/05 16:37:24] ok EricU [GMT 09/23/05 16:37:51] N42, we are not receiving your LF data down in Ops. (1Hz data is good.) [GMT 09/23/05 16:37:52] JimMoore-Ops-- thanks [GMT 09/23/05 16:38:14] DaveJorgensen-N43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:38:22] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:39:55] DaveJorgensen-N43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:39:58] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:09] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:12] marks-hrd (marks@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:13] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:42] mblack, Anything notable in the band you just passed through? [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:43] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:40:45] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:41:56] DaveJorgensen-N43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:41:59] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 16:43:18] DaveJorgensen-N43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:43:25] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:43:56] Ops, have there been any points passed along that I should know about? [GMT 09/23/05 16:44:07] Ops, Wen says that we just crossed the first band [GMT 09/23/05 16:44:17] Deanna-nrlp3, Not yet will be soon. [GMT 09/23/05 16:44:47] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks, just wanted to check [GMT 09/23/05 16:44:57] Deanna-nrlp3, We're still taking a look at what 42 is seeing. [GMT 09/23/05 16:45:24] EldoraOp-P3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:45:35] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok [GMT 09/23/05 16:46:21] EldoraOp-P3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/23/05 16:51:12] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:51:28] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:52:24] pchang_n42, mblack What are you seeing as you approach the eye? Any significant bands outside the eyewall? [GMT 09/23/05 16:53:32] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:53:48] there was an outerband about 50nm from the eyewall that we went through...it wasnt a rough ride [GMT 09/23/05 16:53:50] eyewall open to SE, high ref from E around to W [GMT 09/23/05 16:53:56] heading in from the east side now [GMT 09/23/05 16:54:04] N42, we are getting your 1Hz data, but we are still not receiving you LF data. [GMT 09/23/05 16:54:21] Ops, eye center just popped up on our LF 240 deg/200 nm from us, current pos 28.93N 88.60W [GMT 09/23/05 16:54:38] hey paul and mike, was there a clear FL wind max in the outer eyewall? [GMT 09/23/05 16:54:50] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 16:55:21] there was a max but not that big [GMT 09/23/05 16:55:40] Ops, eye seems to be open to the S [GMT 09/23/05 16:55:44] about 6-8m/s peak [GMT 09/23/05 16:56:25] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, open eye to S also evident in 88D data [GMT 09/23/05 16:56:43] Ops, first well marked band about 100 nm from eye center [GMT 09/23/05 16:56:47] thx paul [GMT 09/23/05 16:56:53] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, vis image shows cloud cover advecting over the eye [GMT 09/23/05 16:56:58] pchang_n42, mblack thx Paul. [GMT 09/23/05 16:57:10] Trying server rdcc.guest.ucar.edu: [GMT 09/23/05 16:57:10] Connected to rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 16:57:10] -NOTICE- *** Checking Ident [GMT 09/23/05 16:57:14] -NOTICE- on 27 ca 1(5) ft 10(10) tr [GMT 09/23/05 16:57:16] -NOTICE- *** Notice -- NCAR_EOL_RDCC (rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) is now operator (O) [GMT 09/23/05 16:58:12] NCAR_EOL_RDCC joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:00:00] &RAINEX: mode change '+o NCAR_EOL_RDCC' by NCAR_EOL_RDCC!rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 17:00:01] Thanks, Bob [GMT 09/23/05 17:00:16] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, mblack: is the 2ndary band open on the S side? [GMT 09/23/05 17:00:45] Deanna-nrlp3, We are going to adjust your IP to bring you inside the band where the secondary wind max was reported. This will be point A. (27.6/90.8) from there you will proceed upwind with the band on your right (outside). [GMT 09/23/05 17:00:58] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, RobRogers-N43 can you let 42 know we aren't getting LF data stream from 42? [GMT 09/23/05 17:01:05] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:01:35] GregStossmeister-Ops, we copy. [GMT 09/23/05 17:01:56] Deanna-nrlp3, Point A is just the other side of the band from you original IP. [GMT 09/23/05 17:02:21] Shuyi-nrl, Can't tell Shuyi, range too far right now, I see broken weak echo though on the S side so its not completely open [GMT 09/23/05 17:02:31] shuyi -- can't really see all of the outer eyewall yet, looks like it may be but I'd want to get a little closer to have a better sense [GMT 09/23/05 17:02:45] Shuyi-nrl, Hi Shuyi - Expect first upwind leg to be about 60nm ok? [GMT 09/23/05 17:03:02] Deanna-nrlp3, You will enter the main storm reflectivity region at about 89.5 longitude on your nose [GMT 09/23/05 17:03:15] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that Greg [GMT 09/23/05 17:03:25] Deanna-nrlp3, Thx Deanna. [GMT 09/23/05 17:03:29] pchang_n42, we still aren't getting the LF data stream from 42 [GMT 09/23/05 17:03:46] RobRogers-N43, thx, keep us informed on that. [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:00] hi bob...yes we know...sean is resetting the system [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:00] ok shuyi [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:02] JimMoore-Ops-- thanks Jim [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:17] EricU-n43 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:19] BobHouze-Ops, OK Bob [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:39] pchang_n42, thanks, paul [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:51] something got messed up when inmarsat disconnected [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:57] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: This computer has gone to sleep [GMT 09/23/05 17:04:57] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, they are working on it on 42 [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:15] so sean is starting the send scripts up from the beginnning now [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:20] GregStossmeister-Ops-- to verify,original IP of 27.6 90.4 was adjusted to Pt A of 27.6 ,90.8 [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:36] Deanna-nrlp3, Yes that is correct. [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:46] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thank you [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:51] BobHouze-Ops, yep figured that [GMT 09/23/05 17:05:58] Deanna-nrlp3, No problem Deanna. [GMT 09/23/05 17:06:01] GregStossmeister-Ops, OK,Greg. [GMT 09/23/05 17:06:28] BobHouze-Ops, seems that the outer wall is near 100 nm in diameter [GMT 09/23/05 17:07:14] terry-n43_, the LF stream from N43 has been out for a few minutes down in Ops. [GMT 09/23/05 17:07:58] pchang_n42, the N42 LF data stream is running again, thank you! [GMT 09/23/05 17:08:04] GregStossmeister-Ops-- to clarify, so we will be radially inside of the band of interest, with it on our right side, travelling upwind? [GMT 09/23/05 17:08:15] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:08:20] Deanna-nrlp3, Yes that is correct. [GMT 09/23/05 17:08:33] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks [GMT 09/23/05 17:09:26] N43 is descending to 10k ft from 14k ft about 46 nm from our IP [GMT 09/23/05 17:09:30] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl We still haven't gotten a good look from 42 of how well defined that band will be as you travel upwind. [GMT 09/23/05 17:10:23] GregStossmeister-Ops, upwind, feature on our right would be the eyewall, right? [GMT 09/23/05 17:11:21] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl Oops my mistake - you will be inside the band traveling upwind with it on your LEFT. [GMT 09/23/05 17:11:44] GregStossmeister-Ops, ok that's better. Thx. [GMT 09/23/05 17:11:47] GregStossmeister-Ops-- ok, thanks...we were a little confused :) [GMT 09/23/05 17:11:54] Deanna-nrlp3, Some cells close by now on the nose near 89.1 [GMT 09/23/05 17:12:13] Jimmy: any status on the LF data stream from N43? [GMT 09/23/05 17:12:20] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl Sorry about that I'm must be catching Bob's direction dyslexia. [GMT 09/23/05 17:12:22] GregStossmeister-Ops-- so basically we will be hugging the band that we cross [GMT 09/23/05 17:12:33] Deanna-nrlp3, Yes that is correct. [GMT 09/23/05 17:12:47] JimMoore-Ops-- yes we see them, they've got a visual on them right now [GMT 09/23/05 17:13:26] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks [GMT 09/23/05 17:13:41] BobHouze-Ops, N43 passing over some oil rigs, sea sfc is impressive with large breaking waves [GMT 09/23/05 17:13:54] GregStossmeister-Ops, no problem. Thx. [GMT 09/23/05 17:14:24] ericloew-ncar (ericloew@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:15:34] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, hope someone on 43 is getting pics on the breaking waves. Thx. [GMT 09/23/05 17:16:00] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:16:26] yes, Shuyi many folks have dig cams [GMT 09/23/05 17:17:23] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:17:29] ops: eye sonde shows sfc pres 930 mb with winds at 175/10kts [GMT 09/23/05 17:17:31] BobHouze-Ops, N43 passing though outer rainband about 100 nm from the eye center [GMT 09/23/05 17:17:41] BobHouze-Ops, very stratiform on TA radar [GMT 09/23/05 17:17:53] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, Thx Dave. [GMT 09/23/05 17:18:00] BobHouze-Ops, relatively smooth ride so far [GMT 09/23/05 17:18:30] davenolan_ops (dsn33040@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:18:47] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, thanks for the obs. winds on LA coast still only gusting to 24 kts [GMT 09/23/05 17:18:59] Shuyi-nrl, Outer eye appears open in the SW quad on our LF [GMT 09/23/05 17:19:23] BobHouze-Ops, still impressive swells [GMT 09/23/05 17:19:52] BobHouze-Ops, N43 at IP (NE corner) now turning inbound for run to eye [GMT 09/23/05 17:19:55] N43: Any status on your LF? we have not been receiving your LF data for about 15 minutes. [GMT 09/23/05 17:20:11] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, thx [GMT 09/23/05 17:20:41] we're still looking into it [GMT 09/23/05 17:20:58] RobRogers-N43, thank you. [GMT 09/23/05 17:21:33] BobHouze-Ops, the outer eye break in SW quad may be attenuation due to lookin though the inner eye [GMT 09/23/05 17:21:50] BobHouze-Ops, need to wait till be get in eye to make sure [GMT 09/23/05 17:21:53] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:22:06] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:22:21] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, yes, it will be interesting to see when you get there [GMT 09/23/05 17:22:23] BobHouze-Ops, now fairly turbulent as we go through the inside part of this outer band [GMT 09/23/05 17:23:12] BobHouze-Ops, our FL winds are now 90 knots [GMT 09/23/05 17:23:40] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:24:59] BobHouze-Ops, SFMR reading a fairly steady 60 knots sfc wind [GMT 09/23/05 17:25:10] Shuyi-nrl, Deanna-nrlp3 Once you get close to Point A and your nose radar shows you've cleared the band you can turn upwind. Point A is just our best guess on where that will be based on old LF data. [GMT 09/23/05 17:25:28] Nick change: terry-n43_ -> barr_N43 [GMT 09/23/05 17:25:50] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, message has been passed on [GMT 09/23/05 17:26:05] i reset inmarsat is data going out from 43 now? [GMT 09/23/05 17:26:17] Deanna-nrlp3, Ok sounds good. [GMT 09/23/05 17:26:33] the last packet i show was at 1726Z [GMT 09/23/05 17:27:13] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:27:29] barr_N43, we are still not getting data...the last packet we received was at 17:04 [GMT 09/23/05 17:27:49] barr_N43, thank you for checking on that [GMT 09/23/05 17:29:01] BobHouze-Ops, N43 through outer band no apparent wind max either at FL or SFMR [GMT 09/23/05 17:29:10] i might have to check the gateway, we are strapped in right now will have to wait a few [GMT 09/23/05 17:29:42] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl If you turn upwind at a point different than point A can you record that lat/lon and give it to me so we can keep our points current? [GMT 09/23/05 17:29:51] Ops, once we cross the band we will do a right 270 towards the south before heading upwind [GMT 09/23/05 17:30:07] Deanna-nrlp3, OK understand. [GMT 09/23/05 17:30:13] GregStossmeister-Ops-- yes will do [GMT 09/23/05 17:30:27] barr_N43, okay, thank you. [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:09] Ops, we will drop a sonde at the IPO [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:14] IP [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:20] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl After your turn upwind we suggest you fly upwind to approx 26.5 degrees latitude. [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:29] pchang_n42 (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:30] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:31:48] GregStossmeister-Ops, copy. [GMT 09/23/05 17:32:08] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, 26.5 lat [GMT 09/23/05 17:32:29] ops 42 did a drop+axbt, sst at 28 C and ML of 45m [GMT 09/23/05 17:33:37] Trying server rdcc.guest.ucar.edu: [GMT 09/23/05 17:33:37] Connected to rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 17:33:37] -NOTICE- *** Checking Ident [GMT 09/23/05 17:33:41] -NOTICE- on 27 ca 1(5) ft 10(10) tr [GMT 09/23/05 17:33:44] -NOTICE- *** Notice -- NCAR_EOL_RDCC (rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) is now operator (O) [GMT 09/23/05 17:34:19] NCAR_EOL_RDCC joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:34:23] Deanna-nrlp3, Thanks we understand. [GMT 09/23/05 17:35:32] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, the whole eye looks poor compared to yesterday [GMT 09/23/05 17:35:50] pchang_n42, Hello, we have not received LF data from N42 for 20 minutes, is it the same issue as before? [GMT 09/23/05 17:36:02] &RAINEX: mode change '+o NCAR_EOL_RDCC' by NCAR_EOL_RDCC!rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 17:36:33] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:36:54] pchang_n42_ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. 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[GMT 09/23/05 17:39:23] mblack__ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:39:40] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:06] Deanna-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:23] pchang_n42_, we are now receiving LF data from N42, thank you. [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:27] Shuyi-nrl (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:40] pchang_n42_ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:45] mblack_ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:40:53] mblack_, pchang_n42__ nice downwind leg! [GMT 09/23/05 17:41:03] Ops: drop away at 17:41, turning left to 195....dropped iridium at 17:36, any new info [GMT 09/23/05 17:41:12] ? [GMT 09/23/05 17:41:27] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, is eyewall still open on S side? [GMT 09/23/05 17:41:39] ads-nrlp3 (ads@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:41:47] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl When you reach 26.5 lat reverse track and head back to point A. We are going to move you downwind from there so standby for point B. [GMT 09/23/05 17:42:03] shuyi -- yes inner eye is open to S side [GMT 09/23/05 17:42:21] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:42:39] outer eyewall is much harder to find [GMT 09/23/05 17:42:40] GregStossmeister-Ops, copy that. [GMT 09/23/05 17:42:47] GregStossmeister-Ops-- got that, reverse track at 26.5, head back to point A...standing by for pt. B [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:00] only a very broad wind max in the outer eye, and hard to see in ref field [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:01] yes Shuyi, inner eye open to SE [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:10] Nick change: terry-n43 -> barr_n43 [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:17] RobRogers-N43, thx. how about the bands on the S? [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:40] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:43] JessicaKoury-ops, any dat from 43 yet [GMT 09/23/05 17:43:45] mblack__ (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:00] Ops, can we have an updated storm center please? [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:06] barr_n43, no LF data yet, sorry. [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:16] BobHouze-Ops, outer "eye" perhaps 60 nm in radius, and weakest on SW side [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:28] there is a clear band about 60-65 nm south of the center. Will be interesting to see if there is a wind max with it [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:28] ok, Rob. [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:54] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, thx. [GMT 09/23/05 17:44:59] also in the eye, the high-level cirrus blowing over eye, perhaps shear? [GMT 09/23/05 17:45:14] Deanna-nrlp3, S27.8/92.2 is best guess for current storm center [GMT 09/23/05 17:45:22] not nearly as impressive as previous days [GMT 09/23/05 17:45:45] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, RobRogers-N43 we are still not getting LF data, it's getting hard to guide nrl!! [GMT 09/23/05 17:47:01] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl How does the band look that you are following? [GMT 09/23/05 17:47:50] GregStossmeister-Ops, not continues. first convective, then smooth. [GMT 09/23/05 17:48:12] GregStossmeister-Ops-- thanks for that storm center [GMT 09/23/05 17:48:48] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:49:08] Ops, we see some convection to our left that is about 10km high [GMT 09/23/05 17:49:24] DaveJorgensen-N43rf, RobRogers-N43 did you get the message that we are still not getting 43's LF data stream [GMT 09/23/05 17:49:39] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:01] Deanna-nrlp3, Is that the band you are working immediately to your left or is it further out? [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:07] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:10] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:22] GregStossmeister-Ops-- the band is immediately to our left [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:35] barr_n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:49] RobRogers-N43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:50] GregStossmeister-Ops-- the band is about 15km away [GMT 09/23/05 17:50:51] DaveJorgensen-N43rf (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:51:04] DaveJorgensen-NOAA43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:51:54] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl After you turn downwind follow the band you've been on back to the north. [GMT 09/23/05 17:52:46] GregStossmeister-Ops-- we are turning more westbound to follow the band, if we keep on this track we will not reach 26.5N [GMT 09/23/05 17:53:01] lmurphy (lmurphy@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:53:14] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, but we might need a new turnaround point [GMT 09/23/05 17:53:58] Deanna-nrlp3, Deanna copy that. [GMT 09/23/05 17:54:31] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:54:50] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:54:52] DaveJorgensen-NOAA43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:55:18] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:55:19] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 17:55:49] Ops, we're going to continue to follow this band [GMT 09/23/05 17:56:00] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl We see an interesting band ahead of you west of your position. We are thinking that if you work farther upwind you could turn and follow the inner band back north. [GMT 09/23/05 17:56:46] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/23/05 17:57:14] ChrisBurghart-GV (burghart@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left &RAINEX (Leaving). [GMT 09/23/05 17:58:09] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:58:19] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:59:05] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:59:10] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, but we are going to reverse track and follow the inner band because we cannot go any further upwind [GMT 09/23/05 17:59:11] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 17:59:28] GregStossmeister-Ops-- going upwind will box us in so we're turning around [GMT 09/23/05 18:00:06] Deanna-nrlp3, That's fine turn and follow the band that is to your west as you fly downwind ok? [GMT 09/23/05 18:00:43] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that [GMT 09/23/05 18:00:55] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl Sorry we are having trouble getting good imagery to guide you. [GMT 09/23/05 18:01:05] Ops, drop away [GMT 09/23/05 18:01:17] GregStossmeister-Ops, just to confirm - once we are on downwind leg, you want us to follow the feature on the left? [GMT 09/23/05 18:01:24] Deanna-nrlp3, The band we ant you to follow will be on your left as you head downwind. [GMT 09/23/05 18:01:46] Shuyi-nrl, Correct. [GMT 09/23/05 18:01:52] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, feature will be on our left [GMT 09/23/05 18:02:56] GregStossmeister-Ops-- two drops away so far, one at Pt. A and one at 18:02....will drop every 7 minutes from that point on this leg [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:05] DaveJorgensen-N43 (davej@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:10] Deanna-nrlp3, Sounds good Deanna. [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:17] Ops, convection to our left is 13km high [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:18] mblack, pchang_n42__, your 1 HZ seems to have dropped. [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:26] Ops, u receiving LF from N43? [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:38] DaveJorgensen-N43, no, not yet [GMT 09/23/05 18:03:59] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:04:02] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:04:16] Ops, in SW quad secondary wind max of about 10 knots above ambient 70 knots FL 60 knots SFMR [GMT 09/23/05 18:05:30] Ops, out eyewall very thin on LF [GMT 09/23/05 18:05:31] Ops, just to get an idea, about how fast (and what direction) is Rita moving? [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:03] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl We'd like you to fly downwind keeping close to the band on your left until we give you further instructions. [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:18] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:25] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:37] Deanna-nrlp3, stand by one please [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:37] Ops, going though outband near 26.81N 93.33W about 65 nm from eye center [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:41] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:06:54] pchang_n42__, hey paul, both datastreams still coming in. Lost 1 Hz for a bit, but all's well now. [GMT 09/23/05 18:07:01] Ops, our flight level winds are 45m/s [GMT 09/23/05 18:07:07] Ops, or 90kts [GMT 09/23/05 18:08:24] Ops, drop away....band is well defined and is about 15km tall [GMT 09/23/05 18:08:28] Deanna-nrlp3, Rita moving NW and 10mph, sustained winds down to 125 mph, 931 mb [GMT 09/23/05 18:09:16] Ops, would it be too much to get an update on Rita's center every....30mins to 1 hour? [GMT 09/23/05 18:09:25] pchang_n42__, oops, I lied. 42's 1 Hz went down again [GMT 09/23/05 18:09:37] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl We'd like to get you downwind until we get you N of the center where we think we can find some better bands to line up on. [GMT 09/23/05 18:10:02] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:10:07] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:10:57] Deanna-nrlp3, someone will send you center info every 1/2 hour [GMT 09/23/05 18:11:31] Deanna-nrlp3, I'll be doing it, so if you need it sooner for some reason, I'll let you know...getting a fix for you as we speak [GMT 09/23/05 18:11:38] BradSmull-N43 (smull@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:11:42] N43 transited eye SW-bound, NE side of eyewall exhibited interesting three-layered structure on LF . Splash pressure 930.4 mb (=930 mb) [GMT 09/23/05 18:11:51] A suggested point close to a good band is Point B. (28.9/92.0) This would put you just south of a well-defined band stretching from due N of the center around to the West. [GMT 09/23/05 18:12:12] Shuyi-nrl (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:12:15] Deanna-nrlp3, see greg's message above [GMT 09/23/05 18:12:16] Fix: 28deg45min 92deg15min at 1746Z [GMT 09/23/05 18:12:16] Deanna-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:13:05] N43 now beginning downwind leg to transition to NW-bound leg across eye [GMT 09/23/05 18:13:28] Our tech has been working on LF transmission--what is it's status at ops? [GMT 09/23/05 18:13:29] Rogers-43 can you go to #hrd? [GMT 09/23/05 18:13:42] BradSmull-N43, nothing as far as LF yet for 43 [GMT 09/23/05 18:13:50] Deanna-nrlp3, at 1746 Z we fixed the eye center at 27.75N 92.26W dropsonde center pressure 930.4 mb [GMT 09/23/05 18:14:27] mblack (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:14:44] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:14:57] hi Jasmine-ops....data still flowing? [GMT 09/23/05 18:15:20] pchang_n42__, yes, data for both 1Hz and LF is still flowing, thanks! [GMT 09/23/05 18:15:40] Shuyi-nrl (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:15:55] Deanna-nrlp3, ok, Rita is approx 27.9/92.3 [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:01] BobHouze-ops, DaveJorgensen-N43 Deanna-nrlp3 was not connected when you sent your message [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:01] science3-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:24] Shuyi-nrl, A suggested point close to a good band is Point B. (28.9/92.0) This would put you just south of a well-defined band stretching from due N of the center around to the West. [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:26] Deanna-nrlp3, at 1746 Z we fixed the eye center at 27.75N 92.26W dropsonde center pressure 930.4 mb [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:43] Ops, drop #4 away at 18:16, how far do you want us to continue on the downwind leg? What is our turning point? [GMT 09/23/05 18:16:44] join #hrd [GMT 09/23/05 18:17:09] Jasmine-ops-- center at 27.9, 92.3 [GMT 09/23/05 18:17:41] Ops, any info since 18:10 would be good, that's when we lost our link [GMT 09/23/05 18:17:46] Nick change: mblack -> mblack-42 [GMT 09/23/05 18:17:53] science3-nrlp3, that center is confirmed [GMT 09/23/05 18:17:58] N43-Sta2 (N43RF_UDP@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:18:12] science3-nrlp3, We'd like to get you downwind until we get you N of the center where we think we can find some better bands to line up on. [GMT 09/23/05 18:18:13] Dave, thanks [GMT 09/23/05 18:18:25] science3-nrlp3, see message to shuyi [GMT 09/23/05 18:18:29] science3-nrlp3, A suggested point close to a good band is Point B. (28.9/92.0) This would put you just south of a well-defined band stretching from due N of the center around to the West. [GMT 09/23/05 18:18:42] BobHouze-Ops-- so our turn around point is to be Pt. B at 28.9, 92.0 [GMT 09/23/05 18:19:13] BobHouze-Ops-- correction, you want us to continue from pt. B [GMT 09/23/05 18:19:21] BobHouze-Ops, copy point B. [GMT 09/23/05 18:19:32] science3-nrlp3, when you get to that point we will have you start a track downwind along a band in the NW quadrant [GMT 09/23/05 18:19:49] that point = point B [GMT 09/23/05 18:20:33] science3-nrlp3, it will be good to work in NW quadrant because that's where 42 is working and we can use their lf coverage [GMT 09/23/05 18:20:55] Nick change: N43-Sta2 -> ericu-43 [GMT 09/23/05 18:21:06] BobHouze-Ops, got it. a bit more bumpy than before. [GMT 09/23/05 18:21:22] JessicaKoury-ops-- , GregStossmeister-Ops , BobHouze-Ops ...thanks, I was a little confused by the directions but everything's good :) we understand [GMT 09/23/05 18:21:50] ok, Bob. [GMT 09/23/05 18:22:33] Shuyi-nrl, science3-nrlp3 Ok good. We've been a little confused as well - no real well defined features in East where you were. [GMT 09/23/05 18:22:40] drop #5 away [GMT 09/23/05 18:22:40] Nick change: science3-nrlp3 -> Deanna-nrlp3 [GMT 09/23/05 18:23:11] Deanna-nrlp3, are you still getting the LF images up there? [GMT 09/23/05 18:23:15] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl at point B turn downwind with band to your right [GMT 09/23/05 18:24:48] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy [GMT 09/23/05 18:25:32] Shuyi-nrl, Deanna-nrlp3 After you turn downwind from Pt. B we want you to fly to Pt. C (28.3/92.9) where you will reverse track and fly back to B ok? [GMT 09/23/05 18:25:40] pchang_n42__ (paul_n42@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:25:45] mblack-42 (mblack@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Ping timeout [GMT 09/23/05 18:26:16] GregStossmeister-Ops, yes. understand. we see the eyewall to our left on nose. [GMT 09/23/05 18:26:47] JessicaKoury-ops-- last LF image received is the 1812 image [GMT 09/23/05 18:26:47] still waiting for the 1822 [GMT 09/23/05 18:26:57] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl We of course want you to stay close to the band as you travel from Pt. B to Point C. don't fly straight from one to the other. [GMT 09/23/05 18:27:33] Deanna-nrlp3, okay, just checking! Let us know if the 1822 doesn't show up. [GMT 09/23/05 18:27:58] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that, pt. C at 28.3, 92.9....reverse track to Pt. B after flying downwind [GMT 09/23/05 18:28:07] GregStossmeister-Ops, copy point C. [GMT 09/23/05 18:28:20] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl You got it. [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:09] davenolan_ops (dsn33040@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: This computer has gone to sleep [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:19] We are getting LF data from N43! [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:22] davenolan_ops (dsn33040@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:53] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl how do the data look in that band? [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:55] sonde #6 away [GMT 09/23/05 18:29:55] GregStossmeister-Ops-- copy that [GMT 09/23/05 18:30:15] N43 crew, thank you for your efforts to get LF back up. [GMT 09/23/05 18:30:26] GregStossmeister-Ops, yes, understood. [GMT 09/23/05 18:30:27] Ops, the LF might be flowing from N43 now [GMT 09/23/05 18:30:53] DaveJorgensen-N43, yes it is. thanks [GMT 09/23/05 18:31:34] terry-n43_ (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Quit: Leaving [GMT 09/23/05 18:31:50] BobHouze-Ops-- Shuyi is writing a reply for you [GMT 09/23/05 18:31:58] BobHouze-Ops, not sure why the INMARSAT went out then came back [GMT 09/23/05 18:32:06] Deanna-nrlp3, thaanks [GMT 09/23/05 18:32:11] Deanna-nrlp3, at 1746 Z we fixed the eye center at 27.75N 92.26W dropsonde center pressure 930.4 mb [GMT 09/23/05 18:32:25] terry-n43 (N43_RAMS@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:32:31] BobHouze-Ops, both bands are within 20 km. 13 km top on the right. [GMT 09/23/05 18:32:41] JessicaKoury-ops-- still waiting on 1822 image [GMT 09/23/05 18:33:48] Deanna-nrlp3, we see the image down here, so let me check on that... [GMT 09/23/05 18:34:27] Shuyi-nrl, does it look convective or stratiform? [GMT 09/23/05 18:35:08] Shuyi-nrl (science@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/23/05 18:35:24] Deanna-nrlp3, Shuyi-nrl After you reverse track and fly back to PT. B we will want you to turn downwind (at B) and head downwind to the next sector ok? [GMT 09/23/05 18:35:25] Deanna-nrlp3 (eldora@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) left irc: Read error: Connection reset by peer [GMT 09/23/05 18:36:56] DaveJorgensen-N43, SO what have your max winds been?? 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[GMT 09/23/05 18:41:11] &RAINEX: mode change '+b *!*@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu' by NCAR_EOL_RDCC!rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:12] &RAINEX: mode change '-b *!*@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu' by NCAR_EOL_RDCC!rdcc@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:17] Ops: at 1835, sonde #7 was away, we have reversed track to head back to Pt. B, the Iridium went down, and the 18:22 image was received...18:32 image was received at 18:40 [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:26] RobRogers-NOAA43 (Rob@rdcc.guest.ucar.edu) joined &RAINEX. [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:31] Ops, any new information [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:47] BobHouze-Ops, we're back. The band is tilted outward, similar to the eyewall as we can see on the nose R. [GMT 09/23/05 18:41:58] science3-nrlp3, Ok thanks. We're trying to decide where to send you after Point B. standby [GMT 09/23/05 18:42:07] Shuyi-nrl, interesting! [GMT 09/23/05 18:42:24]