Installation took place as planned during the San Francisco port call. The software delivered by the vendor failed to provide the needed data reduction and did not allow entry or storage of the ODP sample conventions. This deficiency was temporarily rectified by Greg Lovelace and Margaret Hastedt (Marine Laboratory Specialists) who wrote LabView Software for the 2G Enterprise Model 750R Magnetometer.
During Leg 169, Bill Mills wrote a program "CRYO" as a permanent solution. Based on the algorithms of the earlier program, the new program included a graphical user interface similar to that of the Multi-Sensor Track (MST) device, and incorporated output fields that had been suggested by the Paleomagnetism LWG. Also the Vexta stepper motor was changed to a Compumoter stepper motor, which is the same motor that controls the automated track on the MST.
The magnetometer and the software were thoroughly tested by scientists and technicians during the San Diego port call (18-21 October, 1996). The software proved to be extremely impressive, as was the sensitivity of the new magnetometer.
The GSD-1 is to be replaced by a more efficient and modern unit, the D-2000 from DTECH.
Advantages of the D-2000:
[ Contents of the Semiannual Report, No. 2, June-November 1996 |
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