CalNex-JG

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 & check all UPSs: Delphine (in process, get Ingrid's Pcard #, box @ E Campus)
  • 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 inlet, order valves if needed (Delphine)
  • 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)
• 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:
  • Location: City Place Apartments, 801 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101, Top/high floor units, facing garden/pool (not street)