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PMO Support for the XBT SOOP. PMO-III, 23-24 March 2006, Hamburg, Germany. Graeme Ball VOS Program Manager, Australia Chairman, Ship Observations Team. Specific Functions. Collect paperwork and the diskettes of high-resolution delayed-mode profile data.
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PMO Support for the XBT SOOP PMO-III, 23-24 March 2006, Hamburg, Germany. Graeme Ball VOS Program Manager, Australia Chairman, Ship Observations Team
Specific Functions • Collect paperwork and the diskettes of high-resolution delayed-mode profile data. • View the XBT drops and provide immediate feedback. • Resupply consumables: • Probes; and • Disks & paperwork. • Perform a TEST drop.
Specific Functions • Check the laptop computer: • Date & time; • Screen; • Keyboard; and • Hard disk. • Check cables & launcher: • Wear or damage; and • Intermittent problems. • Check transmitter.
Specific Functions • Maintain & establish liaison with the crew: • Early warning detection of route/crew changes. • Confirm the understanding of the sampling instructions: • Transect start & end points; • Frequency of XBT drops; and • Criteria for repeat drops. • Provide training to new operators.
Specific Functions • Provide QC feedback to the operators: • Compliment on the good drops & any repeat drops; and • Advise when repeat drops should have been performed.