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This page is a repository of information for organizing the FLAME-3 experiment, a collaborative experiment of CSU, Aerodyne, and CU.
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This wiki page is a repository of logistical and organizational information for the FLAME-3 experiment, a collaborative experiment of CSU, Aerodyne, and CU. The [http://chem.atmos.colostate.edu/FLAME/ official FLAME web page is here].  
  
== Tentative Dates ==
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* Oct. 2009, due to availability of chamber and research groups
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== Dates and People ==
  
== Instrumentation and People ==
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This information is kept on a Google Document, which can be viewed in 2 ways:
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* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ppWcMl_Y6xfLGzZ1XWguSaQ&single=true&gid=4&output=html As a web page] if you don't it has not been shared with you
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* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=ppWcMl_Y6xfLGzZ1XWguSaQ&hl=en As a Google Doc] if it has been shared with you and you want to make changes
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== Instrumentation ==
  
 
* CSU
 
* CSU
** People: TBD
 
 
** HR-ToF-AMS (EI)
 
** HR-ToF-AMS (EI)
** other?
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*** With thermal denuder and PAM chamber on/off it as in FLAME-2
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** sizing rack
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** gas analyzers
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** nephelometer
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** PTR-MS
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** Sunset continuous analyzer
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** Filter samplers (hopefully in the main chamber)
  
 
* Aerodyne
 
* Aerodyne
** People: TBD
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** SP-AMS (with Manchester?)
** SP2-AMS?
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** LS-AMS??
** LS-AMS?
 
  
 
* CU
 
* CU
** People: Mike Cubison, Amber Ortega, and Jose-Luis Jimenez (also Carly Robinson and maybe Joel Kimmel if we bring MAB)
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** MAB-AMS
 
** Thermal denuder on/off CSU-AMS
 
** Thermal denuder on/off CSU-AMS
 
** PAM chamber on/off CSU-AMS
 
** PAM chamber on/off CSU-AMS
** (Maybe) MAB-AMS with a separate instrument, depending on performance at the time
 
  
== Experimental Planning ==
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* CMU
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** Mobile lab with portable smog chamber
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** Instruments?
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== Tentative Plan ==
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I suggest that we plan to arrive Sept 15 (that gives CSU 2 days to drive out, leaving Monday morning Sept 14) and spend a few days setting up. We will probably begin with a few stack burns to collect standard data for fuels we haven't done before (maybe repeat some other fuels) and getting the dilution system set up and tested. Then we can begin our chamber-burn dilution studies either that weekend or at the start of the following week.
  
* Chamber burns of 2-5 hr duration for 2 weeks?
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That would give us 3 solid weeks for the studies (weeks of Sept 20, 27, Oct 4), which should be more than enough, and still be done before 15 October. In fact if it goes well we can probably pack up the weekend of Oct 3/4.
* Step-wise dilution of the chamber
 
  
== Logistics ==
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That plan might also allow us to stagger arrivals so some of you would not have to arrive to set up until a few days after the 15. You all know space is at a premium at the facility and some staggering may help us be less disruptive to the ongoing FSL operations.
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== Rental Cars and Other Vehicles ==
  
 
TBD
 
TBD
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== Lodging Info ==
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Email from Clare Delaney to Sonia K on 19-June-09.
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Smoke Jumper Dorms: The daily rate for the dorm rooms is $8.15 per day.  If the stay lasts longer than 5 days it qualifies for a lower rate of $3.95 per day.  The dorm fees can be made at the end of the stay and credit cards are the accepted form of payment.  These are typical dorm rooms with twin beds and closets.  We have 2,4, or 6 person rooms available with women on the first floor and men on the second.  The showers and toilets are down the hall on each floor.  A free washer and dryer are available to do laundry.  Each tenant has access to the kitchen, which has several microwaves, stoves, & refrigerators.  It's a good idea to be prepared to mark your food stuffs both dry and refrigerated.  We have a limited number of utensils that most folks share.  An added bonus is the workout facilities which include machines along with "free" weights.  All in all it is a good option for your stay.  Again when you firm up on who's coming, how long they plan to stay, and the exact dates of arrival letting me know would be great.

Revision as of 15:43, 19 June 2009

This wiki page is a repository of logistical and organizational information for the FLAME-3 experiment, a collaborative experiment of CSU, Aerodyne, and CU. The official FLAME web page is here.

The wiki allows anyone to add or modify the information (after logging in, please contact Jose if you want to make changes and don't have an account on the wiki).

Dates and People

This information is kept on a Google Document, which can be viewed in 2 ways:

Instrumentation

  • CSU
    • HR-ToF-AMS (EI)
      • With thermal denuder and PAM chamber on/off it as in FLAME-2
    • sizing rack
    • gas analyzers
    • nephelometer
    • PTR-MS
    • Sunset continuous analyzer
    • Filter samplers (hopefully in the main chamber)
  • Aerodyne
    • SP-AMS (with Manchester?)
    • LS-AMS??
  • CU
    • MAB-AMS
    • Thermal denuder on/off CSU-AMS
    • PAM chamber on/off CSU-AMS
  • CMU
    • Mobile lab with portable smog chamber
    • Instruments?

Tentative Plan

I suggest that we plan to arrive Sept 15 (that gives CSU 2 days to drive out, leaving Monday morning Sept 14) and spend a few days setting up. We will probably begin with a few stack burns to collect standard data for fuels we haven't done before (maybe repeat some other fuels) and getting the dilution system set up and tested. Then we can begin our chamber-burn dilution studies either that weekend or at the start of the following week.

That would give us 3 solid weeks for the studies (weeks of Sept 20, 27, Oct 4), which should be more than enough, and still be done before 15 October. In fact if it goes well we can probably pack up the weekend of Oct 3/4.

That plan might also allow us to stagger arrivals so some of you would not have to arrive to set up until a few days after the 15. You all know space is at a premium at the facility and some staggering may help us be less disruptive to the ongoing FSL operations.

Rental Cars and Other Vehicles

TBD

Lodging Info

Email from Clare Delaney to Sonia K on 19-June-09.

Smoke Jumper Dorms: The daily rate for the dorm rooms is $8.15 per day. If the stay lasts longer than 5 days it qualifies for a lower rate of $3.95 per day. The dorm fees can be made at the end of the stay and credit cards are the accepted form of payment. These are typical dorm rooms with twin beds and closets. We have 2,4, or 6 person rooms available with women on the first floor and men on the second. The showers and toilets are down the hall on each floor. A free washer and dryer are available to do laundry. Each tenant has access to the kitchen, which has several microwaves, stoves, & refrigerators. It's a good idea to be prepared to mark your food stuffs both dry and refrigerated. We have a limited number of utensils that most folks share. An added bonus is the workout facilities which include machines along with "free" weights. All in all it is a good option for your stay. Again when you firm up on who's coming, how long they plan to stay, and the exact dates of arrival letting me know would be great.