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This page serves as documentation for organization of the Jimenez Group's participation in CalNex-LA. Do not confuse this page with the Main CalNex-LA page or the CalNex-LA Logistics page.

Tasks in preparation for CalNex-LA

  • Field kit
    • broken UPS (new one ordered, old one to be sent out once new box arrives) & check all UPSs (in process): Delphine
    • CPC 3010: Mike (called TSI, need paperwork from Michael -> Mike, send this week)
    • Orifices: Michael (start 3/19)
    • DMA Column: Mike (send back on Monday if not fixed by Mike on 3/19)
    • SMPS not scanning: Mike (analog problem?); could use in current state as calibration box
    • CPC comparison: Mike (tweaking labView code)
    • Sturdier foldable tables: Michael (Carly's guidance); still in process, have 2 to test ($59 each) get 4 more
    • Shelves + Racks: Ingrid (from home), Mike (from home), buy more?
    • add to the packing list things that don't go in boxes (tables, at least 7 chairs, etc.)
    • buy a large grey box for 3rd SMPS


  • Organization - Try to have ready by Mar 18 (next business mtg)
    • Which AMSs to bring: MAB-AMS + LAB-AMS + C-AMS
      • Follow up with Eben about LS: Mike (Jose emails Eben)
    • AMS alternation: PAM + TD: on LAB-AMS
      • Ambient: 1min V, 1 min W
      • PAM: same
      • TD: same
      • Need to set up + test Jayne switching valves: Mike + Amber (Friday 3/19)
      • concentrator: Sanna not sure if she can make it, she can send concentrator at least 2 weeks in advance: we will use w/ MAB (Jose will email Sanna)
      • Need a set of valves for concentrator: Carly w/ yellow - Amber will show her
      • Need to be able to step vaporizer temperatures: Carly
      • Inlet schematic for J-Group instruments: account for all fittings + tubing a priori: Carly + Amber (Delphine or Alex will dig out MILAGRO and/or BEARPEX). Include how to test for leaks and flows. Need to communicate
        • After assigning instruments to inlets, assign logging computers to instruments
          • TSI software and Labview software can't run on the same computer
    • Put together 2x valve filtering system for inlets (3): (Delphine) (valves/tees/etc. found, set aside)
    • Which SMPSs
      • One in parallel with Lab-AMS, one in parallel with MAB-AMS, one as shared calibration system ($Mike$ + Ingrid + Michael + Donna)
    • PTRMS sharing for PAM: Amber will contact Martin.Graus@nooa.gov
    • OPC: Michael. Mike will tweak software to report PM1, PM2.5, PM10.
    • Radioactive source and chemical inventory and shipping: Michael
    • Driving our stuff there: Michael will rent truck (Penske).
      • pick up truck Saturday, May 1
      • load Sunday, May 2
      • TO CalNex: Michael + Amber, departing Boulder May 3, arriving Pasadena May 4
      • FROM CalNex: Michael + Mike, departing Pasadena June 18, arriving Boulder June 19
    • Logging computers: Mike C.

Distribution of tasks while in the field

  • This is the MASTER list (not the one in Google Docs)
  • Power totals (Michael) -- also power table in field, sheets for borrowing parts
  • EI-AMS (Patrick, Amber)
    • PAM (inc. SO2, O3, RH, MFCs) (Amber)
    • Thermal Denuder (Amber -- Mike will train Jose)
  • MAB-AMS (Carly)
  • C-AMS (Not sure if we will operate)
    • w/Light Scattering? (Not sure, depends on Eben)
  • SMPS, CPC on Carly's Inlet (operated by Mike, data reduction in field Michael/Ingrid)
  • SMPS, CPC on Amber's Inlet (operated by Mike, data reduction in field Michael/Ingrid)
  • SMPS, CPC for calibration (operated as needed - AMS operator)
  • Calibration CPC for ambient data (Mike, data reduction in field Michael/Ingrid)
  • OPC (Michael w/Ingrid; igor code from Mike?)
  • DustTrak w/ PM1 inlet (Michael w/ Mike)
  • TAG-AMS (Mike + Jose will support operation)
  • UHSAS (Ping would bring, Delphine?)
  • UV-APS (Alex could send, would do data)
  • Downloading data from other instruments and model, making graphs and posting them (Ingrid)
  • Uploading and plotting data in real-time: Ingrid, Donna
  • Support: Delphine

Tasks for Michael at the site

  • Immediately upon arrival at the site
    • Check electrical connections with plug tester
    • Label all the plugs in all trailers with the circuit number, if not already labeled.
    • Make power budget sheet for each trailer, post prominently.
    • Check all pumps with DustTrak and portable CPC (need to borrow from Suzanne Hering) as they are being installed.
    • Post maps of Caltech and the local area, as well as hardware stores etc. in all trailers (next to door).
    • Pick up rental car (minivan)
  • Not immediately, but during the study
    • Collect samples of chiller water and the chemicals added to it. Discuss that people can sample them if needed. (Bring many small vials to distribute)
    • Keep on top of butanol scrubbing for our CPCs

Rental Car

  • AVIS
  • Confirmation: 06665063US6
  • Pick up Tuesday May 4th @ 4:00 pm (close at 6pm)
  • Return Friday June 18th @ 9:00 am
  • 570 North Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Phone: 626.449.6122
  • Estimated Cost: $2,130.90

Rental Truck

  • Penske
  • Confirmation: 23002321
  • Pick up Saturday May 5th
  • Return June 19
  • 2560 49th St. Boulder, CO 80301
  • Phone: 303.442.6481
  • Estimated Cost: $2,811.67

Housing

  • for 8 people (4 women, 4 men)
  • final confirmation late April
  • $133/night/apartment (2 apartments, 2 bedrooms each, 4 people/apartment)
    • 1: 5/4-6/18
    • 2: 5/8-6/18
  • Confirmed Group Members: Jose L. Jimenez, Carly Robinson, Amber Ortega, Mike Cubison, Michael Lechner, Patrick Hayes, Delphine Farmer, Ingrid Ulbrich
  • Requested Preferences:
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