*Topic*:
Send commands in an attempt to stabilize the lens motion
*Date/Time(UTC) Message Issued:*
08 September 2006 17:40 UTC
*Satellite(s) Involved:*
NOAA-18
*Instrument(s) Involved:*
HIRS
*Product(s) Involved/Affected:*
All products using HIRS instrument on NOAA-18
*Date/Time(UTC) of Initial Implementation:*
d11 September 2006 at 17:21 UTC
*Details/Specifics of Change:*
Command the mirror to the Internal Warm Target (IWT) position.
Command filter housing heater on.
Commands will be issued during the period 17:21 UTC thru 17:36 UTC on 11 September 2006. Purpose is to stabilize the HIRS lens on NOAA-18. The instrument data will be monitored for at least 48 hours in this configuration.
*Contact Person(s) Name/Email/Phone Number for Questions:*
Emily Harrod
Physical Scientist
301-457-5247 ext 117
emily.harrod@noaa.gov
Cecil A. Paris,PMP
Physical Scientist
301-457-5247 ext 129
cecil.paris@noaa.gov
*Web site(s) that contain other relevant information (where applicable):*
http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/PPP/PPP.html - History of level 1B notices
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/SATS/messages.html - All user notices
http://www.oso.noaa.gov/poesstatus/ - SOCC polar satellites status
http://www.oso.noaa.gov/daily-news/index.htm - SOCC morning reports
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* Emily D. Harrod
* NOAA/NESDIS/OSDPD/IPD
* Product Systems Branch
* Pre-Product Processing Group
* E/SP13, Federal Building #4, room 0318
* 5200 Auth Road
* Suitland, Maryland 20746-4304
* USA
* voice 301-457-5247 ext 117
* fax 301-457-5199
* email Emily.Harrod@noaa.gov
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