PDE functional

We have completed the ACS Phasing Test, the RW functional, and we are completing the last portion of the PDE functional. We had to power-down to disconnect the GDS for this portion of the test. We will have to power-down to reconnect the GDS, then power-up and execute the sctrending.

This puts the GCE HW functional some time around 5:00AM (duration of 4 hours).

LR is currently in CPT#2 performing the GN&C Functional Tests

We completed the CSS functional test around 2:30 PM today 1/6/2009. We are currently running the ACS Phasing test which takes about 3 hours. This is to be followed by the RWA Functional Test (3 hours), and the PDE Functional Test (3 hours). These activities will take us to about midnight, at which time we will power down and remove the Solar Array extention cables from the Gimbal assembly.

At this point we will power up and run the Trending #5 (2 hours), followed by the GCE HW functional Test, which is expected to start around 2:00-3:00 AM (4 hours). The GCE HW test is expected to be complete by about 6:00 to 7:00 AM, Wednesday morning.

At 7:00 AM, we will commence with the LOLA tests #1 through #10, which should take up the entire first shift, with a expected completion time of about 4:00 to 5:00 PM Wednesday afternoon, 1/7/2009.

LEND Functional Done

The LEND Full Functional with source is completed.  Next step is removing the radiation source and powering down the spacecraft.  Then we set up for the CSS Functional and the ACS phasing tests.

PSE functional complete

The PSE functional was completed early this morning. First order of business for today is the installation of the source in the white room, immediately followed by the LEND functional.

Orbiter Trending #5 Complete, on to Power Functional

Orbiter Trending #5 completed without incident at 21:30; Power Functional begun at 21:45. All is well.

MRF Testing complete.

All the planned MRF testing for today is complete. The free radiating test will be performed later in the week. We are getting ready to start trending now. PSE functional will be performed after trending.

LEND testing will start at 7am tomorrow morning with the installation of the radiation source.

Mini RF Calibration #1 of 2 Complete

As of 7:30 AM this morning, 1/5/2008, we have completed the first of 2 Mini RF Calibration runs. We are now running Calibration #2, which will be followed by CPT Light(not to be confused with Bud Light); then the "time tag", Return Loss and Source Horn Tests. These tests will take all of the day shift and probably into the evening shift.

Trending Complete, DSB Memory Test in progress

Orbiter Trending #3 ran smoothly, currently setting up for C&DH DSB Memory Test.

According to Systems, the DSB test is expected to only take 5 hours, not the allocated 8, so Mini-RF can get going earlier than 5:30 AM if available.