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002_20101208_Dryden | HTML | Combined KML | This was the second MABEL flight; MABEL continuously power-cycled due to thermal thresholds. This issue was rectified for the next mission. This flight path is intended to mimic the initialization flight path of IceBridge. |
002_20101209_Dryden | HTML | Combined KML | This was the second MABEL flight; MABEL continuously power-cycled due to thermal thresholds. This issue was rectified for the next mission. This flight path is intended to mimic the initialization flight path of IceBridge. |
003_20101209_Colorado | HTML | Combined KML | Lights visible over targets in CO despite general cloud cover. Loveland ski area reported 0 new snow in the previous 24 hours; 4in of new snow in the previous 48 hours; and 16in of new snow in the previous 72 hours. |
003_20101210_Colorado | HTML | Combined KML | Lights visible over targets in CO despite general cloud cover. Loveland ski area reported 0 new snow in the previous 24 hours; 4in of new snow in the previous 48 hours; and 16in of new snow in the previous 72 hours. |
004_20101211_Sierras | HTML | Combined KML | There was fresh snow in the Sierras at the time of this flight. Surveying at 65,000 ft, the surface and high-elevation clouds can be confused in 10 kHz data. Thin cirrus clouds observed throughout the flight, though the ground was visible (as determined by CPL, which was flown concurrently). |
005_20101211_Bonneville | HTML | Combined KML | GPS/IMU fails to communicate for part of this trip; system was reset. |
005_20101212_Bonneville | HTML | Combined KML | GPS/IMU fails to communicate for part of this trip; system was reset. |
006_20110322_Dryden | HTML | Combined KML | First flight with variable energy settings. This flight path is intended to mimic the initialization flight path of IceBridge. |
007_20110324_Dryden | HTML | Combined KML | This is the same as the flight on 3/22, however, flown in reverse. |
010_20110330_CATS | HTML | Combined KML | (ocean) This was officially a CATS mission, which flew out over the ocean. Data stopped recording at a late point in the flight (after 18:01 UTC). |
011_20110331_Sierras | HTML | Combined KML | There was snow in the Sierras at the time of this flight. A small, potentially ice-covered lake was also surveyed. |
012_20110401_Colorado | HTML | Combined KML | This flight may contain high clouds for engineering analysis. |
014_20110404_CATS | HTML | Combined KML | (ocean) This was officially a CATS mission, which flew out over the ocean. |
015_20110405_NM_AR | HTML | Combined KML | and AR Mission to White Sands and White River, AR. However, sometime after the targets at White Sands the laser died. |
016_20120222_Dryden | HTML | Combined KML | High cirrus visible local to Dryden; CPL and DCS were also used on this flight. 5 degree P/R maneuvers. |
017_20120223_Colorado | HTML | Combined KML | Good weather throughout most of the flight. CPL and DCS were also used on this flight. |
018_20120224_Dryden2x | HTML | Combined KML | Good weather; Lake Meade clear on first pass though questionable weather on second pass. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. |
019_20120327_Sierra | HTML | Combined KML | High, dense clouds throughout; very high data rates observed. CPL was also used during this flight. |
020_20120402_Transit | HTML | Combined KML | Transit Clear over Montana, Hudson Bay, and S Greenland. CPL was also used during this flight. |
021_20120408_Second | HTML | Combined KML | Flight Clear over sea ice; Summit Camp reported clear skies. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. Three passes over Summit Camp. Matches: ATM 4/2/12, 4/4/2012, and 4/10/2012. |
022_20120410_OIB_Coordinated | HTML | Combined KML | Coordinated Clear over sea ice. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. MABEL did not write to disk on northbound leg of the flight - Matches ATM 4/10/12 |
023_20120412_NW_Greenland | HTML | Combined KML | Greenland Clear LVIS lines; Summit Camp reported ground fog. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. Two passes of Summit Camp. Matches ATM 4/4/12; LVIS 5/1/12 |
025_20120415_Iceland_Checkout | HTML | Combined KML | Checkout 1Light to moderate cloud cover, including low stratus. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. |
026_20120417_Sea_Ice_and_Circles | HTML | Combined KML | Ice and Circles very little open ocean; slightly overcast in the north. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. Included sea ice 5 degree 360 and P&R maneuvers. - Matches ATM 4/10/12 |
027_20120419_Jakabshaven_1 | HTML | Combined KML | 1 Clouds on eastern north/south transects, then clear throughout. CPL and DCS were also used on this flight. GPS unit crossovers near Summit. Matches ATM 4/29/2012, crosses ATM 4/21/2012 and 5/2/2012 |
028_20120420_SW_Coast_1 | HTML | Combined KML | Coast 1 Generally clear. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. Matches ATM 4/20/12 |
029_20120421_Jakabshaven_2 | HTML | Combined KML | 2 Generally clear; building haze to the east. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. GPS unit crossovers near Jakobshavn. Matches ATM 4/29/12 - Crosses ATM 4/21/12; ATM 5/2/12 |
030_20120423_Cryosat_Line | HTML | Combined KML | Line Generally clear. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. Matches ATM 3/30/12 |
031_20120424_SW_Coast_2 | HTML | Combined KML | Coast 2 Generally clear. CPL and DCS were also used during this flight. |
032_20120425_Svalbard | HTML | Combined KML | Generally clear; pilot altered course on flight line to avoid clouds. CPL and DCS were also used on this flight. |
033_20120427_CA_Transit | HTML | Combined KML | Transit Cloudy over S Greenland; intermittently cloudy over Wisconsin. CPL and DCS were also used on this flight. |
038_20120914_New_England | HTML | Combined KML | England Flight recorded deciduous forest biomass measurements over New England and Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Clouds moving in from the west. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
038_20120915_New_England | HTML | Combined KML | England Flight recorded deciduous forest biomass measurements over New England and Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Clouds moving in from the west. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
039_20120915_Water_Targets | HTML | Combined KML | targets MABEL collected data from open ocean, Chesapeake Bay (2x), SERC, and lines at Fort A. P. Hill. Mostly clear; data is probably very good over most targets. |
041_20120920_Modified_Southeast | HTML | Combined KML | Southeast Low data rates, but dark targets so may be OK. Dense clouds for first half of flight (SE of the Appalachian Mountains); clear NW of the mountains. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
041_20120921_Modified_Southeast | HTML | Combined KML | Southeast Low data rates, but dark targets so may be OK. Dense clouds for first half of flight (SE of the Appalachian Mountains); clear NW of the mountains. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
042_20120921_Modified_MidAtlantic | HTML | Combined KML | Mid-Atlantic Weather was very clear over most of the targets. We did eastern North Carolina (3 lines plus E-W transect near Pamlico Sound), AP Hill (4 passes), SERC and Chesapeake Bay on the return leg of the flight. |
042_20120922_Modified_MidAtlantic | HTML | Combined KML | Mid-Atlantic Weather was very clear over most of the targets. We did eastern North Carolina (3 lines plus E-W transect near Pamlico Sound), AP Hill (4 passes), SERC and Chesapeake Bay on the return leg of the flight. |
043_20120923_GlobalHawk | HTML | Combined KML | and Global Hawk MABEL disk misbehaved, probably no useful data (almost all clouds anyway and no special pattern over the water). |
044_20120924_Modified_MidAtlantic2 | HTML | Combined KML | Mid-Atlantic 2 Weather was very good, cloudless (verified by CPL) over all targets except those in the north half of Pennsylvania and in New York. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
044_20120925_Modified_MidAtlantic2 | HTML | Combined KML | Mid-Atlantic 2 Weather was very good, cloudless (verified by CPL) over all targets except those in the north half of Pennsylvania and in New York. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
045_20120926_KPMD_Transit | HTML | Combined KML | to KPMD Southern Wisconsin targets probably very good, northern Wisconsin targets partially obscured (but occasionally some clear patches; pilot reports seeing the ground most of the time). Idaho probably too cloudy. West coast was clear, possibly even over Portland, OR. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
045_20120927_KPMD_Transit | HTML | Combined KML | to KPMD Southern Wisconsin targets probably very good, northern Wisconsin targets partially obscured (but occasionally some clear patches; pilot reports seeing the ground most of the time). Idaho probably too cloudy. West coast was clear, possibly even over Portland, OR. CPL and CATS also used during this flight. |
046_20120928_Sierras | HTML | Combined KML | Partial MABEL failure: data write issues. Data do exist for some segments and have been processed. |
047_20130701_Trona_1_CA | HTML | Combined KML | 1 CA Generally clear conditions over Trona targets in south central California. This is the first edition of the MABEL data after significant engineering improvements and are from the first flights on the Proteus. It is expected that later reprocessing will be done that can improve the geolocation. |
048_20130702_Trona_2_CA | HTML | Combined KML | 2 CA Generally clear conditions over Trona targets in south central California. MABEL performed intermittently; use KML files of flight to find adequate data stretches. |
048_20130703_Trona_2_CA | HTML | Combined KML | 2 CA Generally clear conditions over Trona targets in south central California. MABEL performed intermittently; use KML files of flight to find adequate data stretches. |
049_20130703_Trona_3_CA | HTML | Combined KML | CA Generally clear conditions over Trona targets in south central California. MABEL performed intermittently; use KML files of flight to find adequate data stretches. |
050_20130918_Ocean_CalVal_VA | HTML | Combined KML | VA Intermittent clouds over over the ocean. Pitch/Roll throughout. |
051_20130919_Vegetation_Day_Flight_1 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally clear; clouds building on NW parts of GLiHT lines; MODIS image gives a reasonably accurate assessment. P/R maneuvers at 14:54-15:04. |
052_20130920_Vegetation_Night_Flight_1 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally cloudy over southern and western GLiHT lines. P/R maneuvers at 22:11-22:23. |
052_20130921_Vegetation_Night_Flight_1 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally cloudy over southern and western GLiHT lines. P/R maneuvers at 22:11-22:23. |
053_20130923_Vegetation_Night_Flight_2 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally cloudy over southern and western GLiHT lines. P/R maneuvers at 22:14-22:33. |
053_20130924_Vegetation_Night_Flight_2 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally cloudy over southern and western GLiHT lines. P/R maneuvers at 22:14-22:33. |
054_20130925_Vegetation_Day_Flight_2 | HTML | Combined KML | Weather was generally clear; best flight in terms of weather. P/R maneuvers at 14:14-14:28. |
055_20130927_Transit_Langley_to_CA | HTML | Combined KML | Transit flight from VA to CA on Proteus. Cloudy conditions over the eastern Rocky Mountains. |
056_20140710_CA-checkout | HTML | Combined KML | Clouds over Lake Mead. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera; the MABEL camera had a trigger rate that was insufficient to create overlap between frames. MABEL sat on tarmac for too long and overheated. Took many circles over the Sierras to cool down. Best flight for Teakettle, LVIS lines, and Glenns California targets (these were also acquired on 8/1). No P/R maneuvers. |
057_20140711_Transit-CA-Alaska | HTML | Combined KML | clouds over Portland and most of Alaska segment. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera; the MABEL camera was only operational for the first ~hour. Best flight for Bonneville, Glenns Idaho targets, and the lakes in WA and BC. No P/R maneuvers. |
058_20140716_Land-Ice-1 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for Bagley Icefield, Seward, Llewellyn, Kennicott, and Nabesna glaciers, Redout Volcano, and Taslina Lake. Bagley Icefield, Seward and Nabesna glaciers also successfully acquired on 7/31. P/R maneuvers over water. |
058_20140717_Land-Ice-1 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for Bagley Icefield, Seward, Llewellyn, Kennicott, and Nabesna glaciers, Redout Volcano, and Taslina Lake. Bagley Icefield, Seward and Nabesna glaciers also successfully acquired on 7/31. P/R maneuvers over water. |
059_20140717_Sea-Ice-1 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Flight path was out on the 150* longitude line and returned on the 140* longitude line. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for the 140* longitude line. P/R maneuvers over water and sea ice.(not used) |
059_20140718_Sea-Ice-1 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Flight path was out on the 150* longitude line and returned on the 140* longitude line. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for the 140* longitude line. P/R maneuvers over water and sea ice.(not used) |
060_20140722_Sea-Ice-2 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for extended Marginal Ice Zone sampling (especially along the 72.5* line of latitude). P/R maneuvers over water.(not used) |
060_20140723_Sea-Ice-2 | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for extended Marginal Ice Zone sampling (especially along the 72.5* line of latitude). P/R maneuvers over water.(not used) |
062_20140727_Lakes-Cleanup | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout; very cloudy over G-LiHT lines, therefore, we aborted end of mission. Also included: CPL and the MABEL camera. Best flight for both Teshekpuk and Toolik lakes, the Deadhorse lidar area, and Neilsons survey region. P/R maneuvers over water and land. |
063_20140729_Pole-Return | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout.; clearest sea ice flight. Both CPL and the MABEL camera experienced failures. Best flight along the 150* line of longitude. P/R maneuvers somewhere. |
063_20140730_Pole-Return | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout.; clearest sea ice flight. Both CPL and the MABEL camera experienced failures. Best flight along the 150* line of longitude. P/R maneuvers somewhere. |
064_20140730_South-Central-Cleanup | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds on southeaster part of the flight. Both CPL and the MABEL camera experienced failures. Best flight for G-LiHT lines 1 and 2 and Knick Glacier. This flight crosses the Kahiltna and Ruth glaciers. P/R maneuver over water. |
065_20140731_Southeast-Cleanup | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds on southeaster part of the flight. Also included: CPL; MABEL camera failure. Best flight for Miles, Hubbard, Malispina, and Bering glaciers, Gilkey and Taku glaciers, and auxiliary dataset for Bagley Icefield and Kennicott, Nabesna, and Seward glaciers (with 7/16). P/R maneuvers somewhere. |
066_20140801_Transit-Alaska-to-CA | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout AK and Pacific; clear over CONUS. Also included: CPL; MABEL camera failure. Best flight for Portland, Teakettle, LVIS lines, and Glenns California targets (these were also acquired on 7/10). Pilot reports scattered clouds over Ocean Station Papa and overcast over Platform Harvest. CPL could see both clouds and surface over Papa; surface acquisition over Platform Harvest is less certain. We also targeted wildfires in OR and northern CA, for ACATS. P/R maneuvers over water. (not used) |
066_20140802_Transit-Alaska-to-CA | HTML | Combined KML | patchy clouds throughout AK and Pacific; clear over CONUS. Also included: CPL; MABEL camera failure. Best flight for Portland, Teakettle, LVIS lines, and Glenns California targets (these were also acquired on 7/10). Pilot reports scattered clouds over Ocean Station Papa and overcast over Platform Harvest. CPL could see both clouds and surface over Papa; surface acquisition over Platform Harvest is less certain. We also targeted wildfires in OR and northern CA, for ACATS. P/R maneuvers over water. (not used) |
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