2001-08-02 (Flight #1882)

Aircraft Flight Summary Date: 2001-08-02 Flight Time: 19:14 to 20:42 UTC Data Time: 19:29 to 20:27 UTC Aircraft Type: Convair CV-580 Flight Scientist: Prof. Peter Hobbs Flight Number: 1882 Mission Location: Atlantic Ocean Lat/Lon Coverage: 36.9-37.9N, 75.4-76.0W	Flight Track Map Larger image (new window) Image by U. Wash. Download KMZ/KML File (right click, save as) Download HDF Data File
Satellite Image Image Unavailable MODIS/Aqua larger image (afternoon) - unavailable Imagery by SSEC UW-Madison	Satellite Images from GOES-8

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CAR - (QuickLook)
Imagery from CAR Instrument

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Images by Dr. Charles Gatebe, NASA GSFC

Flight Direction	Flight Direction

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Flight Mission Details

By Peter Hobbs

Goals of Flight:

- BRDF of ocean at low sun angle near COVE lighthouse.
- 'Fast' profile to 10,000 feet.

Accomplishments of Flight:

- BRDF of ocean, at low sun angle, and fast profile to 10,000 ft, in best cloud-free area about 9 nautical miles north to north-northwest of lighthouse.

Weather Conditions:

- Surface winds less than 10 kts. Isolated cirrus line SE quadrant, distant cumulus clouds over the land.

Instrument Problems:

- UV down intermittently

Additional Comments:

- CAR nose opened manually prior to takeoff.

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Flight Path, Timing, and Measurements

1914: Engines on

1922: Take off

1922-1934: Transit from Norfolk to lighthouse at 1,000 feet.

1934-1946: Ascent to 10,000 for aerosol and sun photometer profile. Digital photo of ocean from 100 ft at 1934 UTC.

1946-1958: Descend from 10,000 to 600 feet.

1958-2019: BRDF circles in best cloud free area, located about 9 nautical miles north to north-northwest of COVE lighthouse. Low sun angle.

2019-2023: Transit to Wallops and land.

2042: Engines off

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