Thursday, June 21, 2007

1st servicing

Operation : Basic Cleaning
Date : Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 1102 - 1128
Observation: High sediment deposit on instrumments and supporting structures.
Very little algal growth but few patches of hydoids on lines/cables
Light Sensors: Cleaned sensor windows with chamois. 1102 - 1107 local time
Used soft toothbrush to remove sediment from the inner grooves and outside of cases.
The deep sensor appears to have an impression (approx. 2mm long and <0.5mm>
CTDs : Removed screens and brushed away sediment with soft toothbrush.
Cleaned outercase also. Slackened Tie wraps were tightened.
SAMI: Outer case and mesh cleaned and brushed
Suppoting stuctures : Cleaned with chamois and brushes.
Pylon, Spectra line, chains and cables were not serviced.