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#720 by rdale on 31 Jan, 2008 01:56
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Good news on the weather front - next week the pattern we're in is overall dry and mild...
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#721 by Chris Bergin on 31 Jan, 2008 08:32
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rdale - 31/1/2008 2:56 AM
Good news on the weather front - next week the pattern we're in is overall dry and mild...
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#722 by Chris Bergin on 31 Jan, 2008 14:11
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Just to note, I'll be adding key processing/troubleshooting notes to the main article on site right now as we go, as I'm looking to add an article about STS-123/124 as per PRCB, along with a big announcement coming tomorrow. So unless there's a major update, we'll proceed that way and it keeps everything in one place.
And to note, I've added some processing notes for this morning to the article. Main element relates to the continued freon loop leaks checks later today. -
#723 by mceddiemac on 31 Jan, 2008 16:43
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Any preliminary information on the TAL sites?
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#724 by rdale on 31 Jan, 2008 17:07
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No, foreign stuff is much more difficult to come by for long ranges... US clearly leads the world in this regard.
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#725 by eeergo on 31 Jan, 2008 20:09
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There's a special "more accurate" (whatever that means
) forecast for Spain because of the Carnival holidays. It reaches until the 7th, and while probably Rob's right and forecasting here may not be so trustworthy, it's worth a look (it's in Spanish, I'll translate the interesting parts below): http://www.inm.es/wwb/predi/enportada/p51tesp1.pdf The atmosphere is probably going to stabilize again over all Spain, with the high pressure area centered in the Peninsula's interior. In the first days of the period [Feb 5&6] a side section of a cold front could brush past Galicia and the Cantabric seashore, with a few precipitations and moderate to strong winds in the southwest. The mean day temperatures will rise, and there will be weak frosting in the morning, in the Peninsula's interior.
The "less acurate", usually issued 7-day long forecast also shows good weather for the days around the 7th, both in Moron and Zaragoza. Wouldn't trust these last ones very much this early, though.
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#726 by iloco on 31 Jan, 2008 22:13
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rdale - 31/1/2008 12:07 PM
No, foreign stuff is much more difficult to come by for long ranges... US clearly leads the world in this regard.
Now that's funny!
U.S. models are global models. The Euro, ECMWF, Ukie, and GGEM are all good models.
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#727 by Ford Mustang on 31 Jan, 2008 22:33
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Here's to Atlantis being ON ORBIT in one week! (Also, stunning picture)
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#728 by rdale on 31 Jan, 2008 22:42
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iloco - 31/1/2008 6:13 PM
U.S. models are global models. The Euro, ECMWF, Ukie, and GGEM are all good models.
The Euro (ECMWF) is clearly the best in the global model category... What I mean is that they don't allow 99% of its data to be sent to the public unless you pay. A _LOT_ of money. I can see basic surface features and that's it, but it's not much help overall. Sort of like saying "NASA PAO does a great job getting info out." Yes, they get info, but if you're looking for meat you go to L2. ECMWF is a good model, but the meat costs too much and I'd never rely on just the basic plots they give out.
The US is the only country that completely gives away ALL of their data for free. Canada is starting to get there, and I like their global model, but it doesn't go out to that timeframe yet. -
#729 by DaveS on 31 Jan, 2008 22:47
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Atlantis lit up in the night:
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#730 by on 31 Jan, 2008 23:07
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If the launch is go on saturday by the managers will the crew arrive at the cape on Monday February 4, at 10:30 a.m. or p.m. EST?
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#731 by DaveS on 31 Jan, 2008 23:10
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Justin Wheat - 1/2/2008 1:07 AM
Why don't you check the NASA TV schedule?
If the launch is go on saturday by the managers will the crew arrive at the cape on Monday February 4, at 10:30 a.m. or p.m. EST?
February 4, Monday
9 a.m. - STS-122 Countdown Status Briefing - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
10:30 p.m. - STS-122 Crew Arrival - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
February 5, Tuesday
10 a.m. - STS-122 Countdown Status Briefing - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
1 p.m. - STS-122 Launch Readiness News Conference - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
Feb. 6, Wednesday
10 a.m. - STS-122 Countdown Status Briefing - KSC (Public and Media Channel)
1 p.m. - ESA Columbus Module Briefing - KSC (Public and Media Channel)
Feb. 7, Thursday
5:15 a.m. - STS-122 Fueling Coverage Begins - KSC (All Channels)
9:15 a.m. - ISS Progress 28 Docking Coverage (Docking is scheduled for 9:33 a.m.) - JSC (Public and Media Channels)
9:45 a.m. - STS-122 Launch Coverage Begins - KSC (All Channels)
2:45 p.m. - STS-122 Launch (All Channels)
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#732 by on 01 Feb, 2008 00:50
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February 4, Monday
7:45 a.m. - ISS Expedition 16 In-Flight Interviews with Sky News, Ireland and Discover Science, Ireland - JSC (Public and Media Channels)
9 a.m. - STS-122 Countdown Status Briefing - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
10:30 p.m. - STS-122 Crew Arrival - KSC (Public and Media Channels)
2:30 p.m. - NASA Budget Briefing - HQ (Public and Media Channels)
one of the times here seems to be out of place. I was thinking that the crew arrival may be ment to be at 10:30 a.m. and not at 10:30 p.m. -
#733 by DaveS on 01 Feb, 2008 08:26
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Pretty sure it's a.m based on other mid-afternoon launches.
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#734 by Chris Bergin on 01 Feb, 2008 10:57
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Might be a decision coming later today on the hose (fly as is or rollback). Does not look likely to be the latter at present Of course, the Wayne Hale level meeting is Saturday, but given how it works, they'll likely have all their i's dotted and t's crossed for presentation to SSP, thus we'll know, or have a very good idea, on where this is heading by end of today hopefully.
I'll aim to round up a ton of info from L2 into a new article within the next few hours, then use that to update status as we go (as well as here).
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#735 by Chris Bergin on 01 Feb, 2008 13:39
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Here's a round up of some of the L2 info. The rest is an engineering discussion and thus remains in L2.
Never thought I'd write a headline like this one
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#736 by CTdave on 01 Feb, 2008 14:10
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So ya think they are going to send someone down to the local Home Depot to get a 15' pole & duct tape a U bracket to the end? LOL Sorry, I just was picturing the guy standing there with a broom stick or pool skimmer pole in his hand
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#737 by ChrisC on 01 Feb, 2008 15:24
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Ugggggghhhh, this is one of those time I wish I had L2 access ... I don't understand the hose retract mechanics ...
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#738 by Rob in KC on 01 Feb, 2008 15:49
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Chris Bergin - 1/2/2008 8:39 AM
Here's a round up of some of the L2 info. The rest is an engineering discussion and thus remains in L2.
Never thought I'd write a headline like this one
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5345
I liked this:
"Test results, noted on processing information Friday morning, continued the positive theme that the hose appears to be in good shape, despite its shape, with no sign of damage that would be a concern to engineers."
Do you do that on purpose?
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#739 by Chris Bergin on 01 Feb, 2008 15:58
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Yep I'm also available for Children's Parties and Weddings
Daily PRCB meeting now. Expected to pass STS-122 to continue through to launch (pending nothing bad happens with the engineer and his pole on Monday).
) forecast for Spain because of the Carnival holidays. It reaches until the 7th, and while probably Rob's right and forecasting here may not be so trustworthy, it's worth a look (it's in Spanish, I'll translate the interesting parts below): 
