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Arthur Niell - 2016 Jan 27
Kokee
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Verification and checkout of 12m is under way.
- Trained the KPGO staff on using the 12m signal chain first week of February
- On Feb. 5th successfully obtained fringes on source 1749+096 with GGAO 12m and Westford Broadband system
- On Feb 12th executed a mixed mode observation, between the 12m and the Kk 20 S/X antenna and successfully obtained
fringes. - We are presently exercising the integrated system (Field system control of antenna and backend subsystems).
- This shakedown period is leading to identifying shortcomings in operational manuals and procedures, along
with potential bugs before the acceptance review.
- This shakedown period is leading to identifying shortcomings in operational manuals and procedures, along
- Full summary of the ongoings at KPGO can be found here: http://space-geodesy.nasa.gov/blogs/KPGO/index.html
Chet Chet Ruszczyk - 27 Jan 24 Feb. 2016
Wettzell
Ishioka
- Operation of Ishioka antenna is now under interruption because of construction of operation building, and will resume after April.
- Modification of cryogenic dewar for QRFH system is being done.
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