GIFTS EDU Validation
UW-SSEC/CIMSS AERIbago

Date:  9 Sept 2006 (Saturday)
Crew: DeSlover, Howell, Smith, Taylor
Author: DeSlover
http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/gifts/edu/

	Weather Conditions:

Broken clouds, afternoon Tstorms are expected with clearing by Sunday.  Clear skies are expected Mon and Tues.

	Instrument Analysis

All instruments operated nominally, though no science procedures were conducted.  AERI-05 data should be
considered useless as the external mirror was never directed skyward.  The AERI-05 had issues but this likely occurred due to user error (Taylor hit the AERI GO button when he didn't see data after reboot and it seemed to cause system errors).  The system was rebooted and is now operated as expected.

	Science Discussion

Bill is campaigning for the AVE to occur tomorrow with a 1200 through 2200 UTC schedule.