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November 2017

Summary of FM-6 Operations: The JPSS spacecraft was successfully launched from Vandenburg Air Force Base in California on November 18, 2017 at 09:47 UT.

FM-6 operational power activated at 15:09 UT on November 28, 2017.

Regular Internal calibration of the instrument was performed on November 30.

A Blackbody only Internal calibration was performed on November 30.

The default lunar stare elevation positions were changed from 7.78, 12.78, and 17.78 to 13.78, 17.78, and 21.78 degrees. This was necessary to avoid housing and spacecraft blockages.

On Nov 29, uploads of diagnostic memory patches were performed successfully. Memory dumps were performed.

171129 15:11:10.93 16 513 2* 37120 0 LONG ICP SC ICP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:38:58.50 269 290 4 4096 5 SHRT ICP SC SET_INSTR_MODE_DIAGNOSTIC CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:39:20.40 272 500 6* 37120 0 LONG ICP SC ICP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:39:44.51 276 271 7* 37120 0 LONG ICP SC ICP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:40:10.39 280 219 8* 58624 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_UNIQUE_DATA_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:40:38.30 284 370 9* 37120 0 LONG ICP SC ICP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171129 15:41:48.41 295 121 11* 41472 0 LONG ICP SC ICP_SEQUENCE_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED

171130 05:12:03.97 7661 93 27* 62208 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_SCAN_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 05:12:56.98 7669 114 28* 62208 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_SCAN_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 05:13:47.87 7676 583 29* 62208 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_SCAN_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 05:14:33.78 7683 554 30* 62208 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_SCAN_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 05:15:40.07 7693 583 31* 62208 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_SCAN_TABLE_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 06:51:00.98 8560 451 32* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 06:52:04.68 8570 221 33* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 06:53:01.77 8578 650 34* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 06:53:51.29 8586 322 35* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:13:25.98 10400 544 36* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:14:12.08 10407 534 37* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:14:55.28 10414 234 38* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:15:45.08 10421 594 39* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:16:33.48 10429 154 40* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED
171130 10:17:35.28 10438 394 41* 53504 0 LONG DAP SC DAP_MEM_LOAD CMD_ACCEPTED

On November 30, CERES Table and Bridge Balance memory loads were completed.

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December 2017

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

Regular Internal calibrations of the instrument were performed on every day in the month of December except on December 30 and 31.

On December 30 and 31, the commands were sent to perform internal calibrations but the commands were not accepted because the instrument was in a SafeHold Event.

171230 00:53:51.37 4822 656 1697* 4096 6 SHRT ICP SC SET_INSTR_MODE_INTERNAL_CAL REQ_MODE_INVALID_IN_CURR_MODE

171231 00:34:29.41 17737 518 1712* 4096 6 SHRT ICP SC SET_INSTR_MODE_INTERNAL_CAL REQ_MODE_INVALID_IN_CURR_MODE

A Blackbody only Internal calibration was performed on December 3 and 4.

The instrument went into SafeHold on December 29 at 21:45 UT and returned to crosstrack on December 31 at 21:44 UT.
This was due to missing time of day pulses from the spacecraft Command Data Processor.

PAPS (Programmable Azimuth Plane Scan)

171204 18:46:31.41 –> PAP test over LaRC
171204 20:27:37.40 –> PAP test over NGAS (Northrup Grumman)

Main Cover Openings – 1000 Steps

Main Cover Openings were performed on FM-6 during the month.

The main covers were opened by 1000 steps(~0.01 inches) to characterize the Position 1 sensor.
This is being done to reduce the noise on the main cover sensor which has been triggering
the Lower Edit Limit Threshold (yellow edit limits). This was done on a daily basis for four days
and was successful in reducing noise and bringing the Main Cover sensor minimum values back into an acceptable range.
Date and time listed below:

171212 09:20:54.20 –> Main Cover Open 1000 Steps
171213 08:58:53.20 –> Main Cover Open 1000 Steps
171214 05:18:47.81 –> Main Cover Open 1000 Steps
171215 08:17:18.82 –> Main Cover Open 1000 Steps

Lunar Scans

A Lunar scan was performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

171203 10:05:49.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync (Lunar Test)

SPS (Solar Presence Sensor) Solar Tests

SPS solar tests were performed on FM-5 during the month.
Dates and times are listed below:

171228 03:56:04.47 –> SPS TEST
171228 05:37:34.46 –> SPS TEST

171229 03:37:02.47 –> SPS TEST
171229 05:18:32.46 –> SPS TEST

Bridge Balance Resets

Bridge Balance resets were performed to bring the coarse DAC values up to the 2000 range.
This should prevent SW channel resets from occurring during the cover opening operations.

171229 13:48:38.46 –> RESET TL_BRID_BAL_COARSE_DAC_VAL
171229 13:48:59.60 –> RESET SW_BRID_BAL_COARSE_DAC_VAL
171229 13:49:19.80 –> RESET LW_BRID_BAL_COARSE_DAC_VAL

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January 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

Instrument covers were opened on Jan 5 at 05:53 UT.

180105 05:52:45.66 –> Command Main Covers Open
180105 05:56:55.26 –> Command MAM Cover Open

Normal Earth viewing scanning with covers open began January 5 at 18:25 UT.

On January 28, glint tests were performed through a series of (Sun Set) MAM Raster scans for 10 consecutive orbits.
Times are listed below:

180128 00:47:00.43 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 02:28:30.45 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 04:10:00.42 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 05:51:30.41 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 07:33:00.41 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 09:14:30.40 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 10:56:00.40 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 12:37:30.47 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 14:19:00.46 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation
180128 16:00:30.40 –> MAM Characterization, A-Only Azimuth Sync, Raster Scan Stare Operation

A Deep Space calibraton was performed on January 31 at 13:38 UT.

180131 13:38:12.40 –> Pitch Over Testing (Short Scan)
180131 13:50:12.41 –> Pitch Over Testing (Normal No Cal Scan)
180131 13:57:12.40 –> Pitch Over Testing (Nadir Scan)
180131 14:01:12.40 –> Pitch Over Testing (Double Nadir Scan)

Regular Internal calibrations of the instrument were performed January 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24, 27, and 31.
Blackbody only Internal calibrations were performed on January 15 and 29.
A SWICS only, special calibration sequence (one cycle of SWICS) was performed on January 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180130 19:47:52.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180130 21:29:23.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180130 23:10:53.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180131 00:52:23.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180131 02:33:53.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180131 12:42:55.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180131 22:51:56.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

SPS (Solar Presence Sensor) Solar Tests

SPS solar tests were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Dates and times are listed below:

180101 02:40:06.41 –> SPS Solar TEST
180101 04:21:36.40 –> SPS Solar TEST

180102 04:02:24.41 –> SPS Solar TEST
180102 05:43:54.40 –> SPS Solar TEST

180103 03:43:33.46 –> SPS Solar TEST
180103 05:25:03.46 –> SPS Solar TEST

MAM Conditioning Events

MAM conditioning was performed on FM-6 during the month.
Dates and times are listed below:

180107 07:33:11.41 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 09:14:41.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 10:56:11.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 12:37:41.41 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 14:19:11.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 16:00:41.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 17:42:11.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 19:23:41.41 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 21:05:11.41 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180107 22:46:41.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event

180108 02:09:41.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 03:51:11.42 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 05:32:41.40 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 07:14:11.41 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 08:55:41.47 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 10:37:11.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 12:18:41.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 14:00:11.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 15:41:41.47 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 17:23:11.47 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 19:04:41.47 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 20:46:11.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180108 22:27:42.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event

180109 00:09:12.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180109 01:50:42.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event
180109 03:32:12.46 –> MAM UV Conditioning Event

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February 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28.
A memory dump was performed on February 5:

180205 15:17:31.77 –> Memory Dump

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180201 00:33:26.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180201 02:14:56.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180201 03:56:26.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180201 05:37:56.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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March 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Due to planning errors, the lunar scans on March 2 and 3 were performed at incorrect lunar phase angles. Angles ranged anywhere from approximately +4 to +23 degrees, depending on the spacecraft. The nominal, worse case range is approximately +/- 12 degrees.

Date and time listed below:

180302 08:19:26.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180302 10:00:57.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180302 11:42:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180302 13:23:57.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180302 15:05:27.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180303 01:14:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180303 11:23:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180303 13:05:02.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180303 14:46:32.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180303 16:28:02.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180303 18:09:33.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180330 19:47:50.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180330 21:29:20.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180330 23:10:50.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180331 00:52:21.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180331 02:33:51.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180331 12:42:53.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180331 22:51:55.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

180309 19:42:45.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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April 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180401 00:33:26.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180401 02:14:55.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180401 03:56:26.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180401 05:37:56.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180429 08:38:23.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180429 10:19:53.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180429 12:01:24.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180429 13:42:54.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180429 15:24:24.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180430 01:33:25.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180430 11:42:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180430 13:23:57.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180430 15:05:27.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180430 16:46:57.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180430 18:28:27.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

180413 11:59:28.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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May 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180528 21:27:42.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180528 23:09:11.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180529 00:50:42.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180529 02:32:11.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180529 04:13:41.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180529 14:22:42.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180530 00:31:42.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180530 02:13:11.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180530 03:54:42.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180530 05:36:11.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180530 07:17:41.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

180501 17:04:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180501 18:46:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180501 20:27:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180501 22:09:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180501 23:50:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180504 09:21:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180504 11:03:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180504 12:44:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180504 14:26:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180504 16:07:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180507 01:38:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180507 03:20:09.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180507 05:01:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180507 06:43:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180507 08:24:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180509 17:55:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180509 19:37:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180509 21:18:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180509 23:00:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180512 10:12:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180512 11:53:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180512 13:35:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180512 15:16:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180515 00:47:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180515 02:29:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180515 04:10:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180515 05:52:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180515 07:33:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180520 11:03:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180520 12:44:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180520 14:26:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180520 16:07:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180523 01:38:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180523 03:20:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180523 05:01:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180523 06:43:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180523 08:24:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180525 17:55:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180525 19:36:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180525 21:18:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180525 22:59:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180528 10:12:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180528 11:53:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180528 13:35:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180528 15:16:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180531 00:47:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180531 02:29:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180531 04:10:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180531 05:52:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180531 07:33:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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June 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 6 and 20.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180627 11:57:06.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180627 13:38:36.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180627 15:20:05.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180627 17:01:35.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180627 18:43:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180628 04:52:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180628 15:01:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180628 16:42:33.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180628 18:24:03.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180628 20:05:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180628 21:47:02.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

180616 17:50:45.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

180629 20:28:45.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

This campaign continued in the month of June with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

180602 17:04:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180602 18:46:09.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180602 20:27:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180602 22:09:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180602 23:50:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180605 11:02:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180605 12:44:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180605 14:25:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180605 16:07:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180608 01:38:09.42 –> FM6 Intercomparison (FM1/FM3 internal calibration scheduled so did not scan)
180608 03:19:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180608 05:01:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180608 06:42:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180608 08:24:09.49 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180610 17:55:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180610 19:36:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180610 21:18:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180610 22:59:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180613 10:12:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180613 11:53:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180613 13:35:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180613 15:16:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180613 16:58:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180616 02:29:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180616 04:10:35.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180616 05:52:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180616 07:33:35.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180618 17:04:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180618 18:45:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180618 20:27:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180618 22:08:42.48 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180618 23:50:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180621 11:02:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180621 12:44:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180621 14:25:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180624 01:38:09.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180624 03:19:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180624 05:01:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180624 06:42:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180624 08:24:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180626 17:55:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180626 19:36:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180626 21:18:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180626 22:59:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

180629 10:11:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180629 11:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180629 13:34:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180629 15:16:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
180629 16:57:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

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July 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 4, 11, 18, and 25.

No data are available on July 19 from 04:30 UT to 10:40 UT due to Safing Event:

180718 –> FM6 AutoSafe@04:29 due to spacecraft CDP Resets

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180727 02:25:10.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180727 04:06:39.43 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180727 05:48:09.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180727 07:29:38.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180727 09:11:09.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180727 21:01:35.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180728 07:10:34.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180728 08:52:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180728 10:33:33.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180728 12:15:02.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180728 13:56:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

180702 14:26:45.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

180710 16:58:45.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

180702 02:29:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180702 04:10:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180702 05:52:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180702 07:33:42.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180704 18:46:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180704 20:27:42.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180704 22:09:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180704 23:50:42.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180707 11:03:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180707 12:44:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180707 14:26:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180707 16:07:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180710 01:38:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180710 03:20:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180710 05:01:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180710 06:43:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180710 08:24:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180712 17:55:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180712 19:36:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180712 21:18:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180712 22:59:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180715 10:12:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180715 11:53:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180715 13:35:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180715 15:16:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180718 00:47:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180718 02:29:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180718 04:10:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180718 05:52:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180718 07:33:42.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180720 17:04:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180720 18:46:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180720 20:27:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180720 22:09:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180720 23:50:42.44 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180723 11:03:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180723 12:44:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180723 14:26:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180723 16:07:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180726 01:38:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180726 03:20:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180726 05:01:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180726 06:43:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180726 08:24:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180728 17:55:16.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180728 19:37:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180728 21:18:16.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180728 23:00:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180729 00:41:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

180731 10:12:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180731 11:53:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180731 13:35:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
180731 15:16:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

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August 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

On FM-6 instrument the head was stowed as part of the Memorial to Bruce Barkstrom over Ashville, NC.

180816 18:29:47.47 –> Stow Head (Barkstrom Special Scanning)

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180825 18:33:30.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180825 20:14:59.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180825 21:56:29.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180825 23:37:58.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180826 01:19:28.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180826 11:28:25.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180826 21:37:22.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180826 23:18:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180827 01:00:21.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180827 02:41:50.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180827 04:23:18.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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September 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

180924 08:59:33.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180924 10:41:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180924 12:22:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180924 14:04:00.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180924 15:45:31.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

180925 03:35:56.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180925 13:44:53.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180925 15:26:24.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180925 17:07:52.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180925 18:49:20.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
180925 20:30:51.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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October 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

A table upload was completed on October 3, for the PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) Instrument Sequence 13.
A memory dump was performed after the upload. The Sequence 13 commands and a ROM memory dump were executed on October 30.

181003 18:45:07.51 –> Table Load (Prom Dump Flight Load SEQ_13)
181003 18:47:24.90 –> Memory Dump

181030 16:15:00.41 –> SET_INSTR_MODE_INT_SEQ_13
181030 16:15:00.44 –> Memory Dump

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

181023 23:25:19.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

181024 01:06:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181024 02:48:18.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181024 04:29:46.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181024 06:11:14.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181024 16:20:11.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

181025 02:29:08.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181025 04:10:36.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181025 05:52:07.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181025 07:33:35.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181025 09:15:06.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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November 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

181102 03:26:50.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181112 21:23:39.21 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181115 11:58:45.21 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

181122 12:10:06.22 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181122 13:51:34.22 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181122 15:33:05.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181122 17:14:33.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181122 18:56:04.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

181123 05:05:01.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181123 15:13:58.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181123 16:55:28.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181123 18:36:57.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181123 20:18:27.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181123 21:59:56.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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December 2018

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

181204 03:21:45.20 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181209 12:48:45.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
181209 15:17:45.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181220 03:23:45.20 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
181220 06:46:15.27 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181225 11:55:45.26 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

181228 05:53:45.20 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

181222 00:56:40.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181222 02:38:11.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181222 04:19:42.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181222 06:01:10.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181222 07:42:41.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181222 17:51:41.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

181223 04:00:40.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181223 05:42:11.22 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181223 07:23:39.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181223 09:05:10.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
181223 10:46:41.21 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

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January 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on January 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190120 12:04:05.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190120 13:45:35.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190120 15:27:05.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190120 17:08:35.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190120 18:50:05.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190121 04:59:06.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190121 15:08:08.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190121 16:49:38.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190121 18:31:08.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190121 20:12:38.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190121 21:54:09.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in January.

190115 20:32:27.26 to 20:34:53.21 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190118 11:06:45.26 to 11:11:54.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190126 16:59:45.27 to 17:02:06.21 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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February 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, and 27.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190218 23:13:03.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190219 00:54:33.28 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190219 02:36:03.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190219 04:17:34.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190219 05:59:04.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190219 16:08:06.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190220 02:17:08.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190220 03:58:39.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190220 05:40:09.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190220 07:21:39.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190220 09:03:10.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in February.

190203 11:07:45.21 to 11:12:23.27 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190214 07:36:45.26 to 07:38:54.27 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190224 19:41:45.27 to 19:44:54.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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March 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190320 08:41:11.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190320 10:22:41.28 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190320 12:04:12.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190320 13:45:42.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190320 15:27:12.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190321 01:36:15.20 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190321 11:45:17.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190321 13:26:47.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190321 15:08:17.28 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190321 16:49:48.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190321 18:31:18.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

190312 19:39:45.21 to 19:45:54.34 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190320 19:42:45.20 to 19:45:54.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190328 19:42:45.27 to 19:45:54.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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April 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 1, 3, 5, 8. 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190418 18:09:05.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190418 19:50:35.28 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190418 21:32:05.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190418 23:13:36.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190419 00:55:06.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190419 11:04:08.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190419 21:13:10.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190419 22:54:40.26 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190420 00:36:10.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190420 02:17:40.27 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190420 03:59:11.28 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in April.

190413 19:42:45.20 to 19:45:54.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190421 19:39:45.21 to 19:45:42.21 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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May 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190518 03:36:03.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190518 05:17:32.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190518 06:59:02.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190518 08:40:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190518 10:22:03.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190518 20:31:03.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190519 06:40:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190519 08:21:33.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190519 10:03:04.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190519 11:44:34.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190519 13:26:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in May.

190507 15:47:45.41 to 15:53:54.43 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190523 15:46:39.40 to 15:52:06.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190529 01:50:03.41 to 01:52:54.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190531 16:27:57.48 to 16:34:54.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

190502 00:48:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190502 02:30:09.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190502 04:11:42.20 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190502 05:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190504 17:05:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190504 18:47:09.26 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190504 20:28:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190504 22:10:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190504 23:51:42.29 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190507 07:41:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190507 09:22:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190507 11:04:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190507 12:45:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190507 14:27:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190510 01:39:35.26 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190510 03:20:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190510 05:02:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190510 06:43:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190512 16:14:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190512 17:56:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190512 19:37:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190512 21:19:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190512 23:00:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190515 08:31:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190515 10:13:09.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190515 11:54:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190515 13:36:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190515 15:17:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190518 00:48:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190518 02:30:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190518 04:11:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190518 05:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190518 07:34:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190520 17:05:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190520 18:47:09.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190520 20:28:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190520 22:10:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190520 23:51:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190523 07:40:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190523 09:22:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190523 11:03:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190523 12:45:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190523 14:26:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190526 01:39:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190526 03:20:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190526 05:02:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190526 06:43:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190528 16:14:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190528 17:56:09.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190528 19:37:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190528 21:19:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190528 23:00:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190531 08:31:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190531 10:13:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190531 11:54:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190531 13:36:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190531 15:17:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

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June 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 5 and 19.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190616 14:42:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190616 16:24:24.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190616 18:05:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190616 19:47:24.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190616 21:28:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190617 09:19:23.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190617 19:28:22.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190617 21:09:52.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190617 22:51:22.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190618 00:32:51.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190618 02:14:21.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

190624 15:46:45.44 to 15:52:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190627 07:54:45.46 to 07:58:48.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of June with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

190603 00:48:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190603 02:30:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190603 04:11:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190603 05:53:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190605 17:05:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190605 18:46:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190605 20:28:35.48 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190605 22:09:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190605 23:51:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190608 07:40:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190608 09:22:09.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190608 11:03:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190608 12:45:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190608 14:26:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190611 01:39:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190611 03:20:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190611 05:02:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190611 06:43:42.45 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190613 16:14:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190613 17:56:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190613 19:37:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190613 21:19:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190613 23:00:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190616 08:31:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190616 10:13:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190616 11:54:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190616 13:36:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190616 15:17:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190619 00:48:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190619 02:29:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190619 04:11:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190619 05:52:42.45 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190621 17:05:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190621 18:46:42.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190621 20:28:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190621 22:09:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190621 23:51:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190624 07:40:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190624 09:22:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190624 11:03:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190624 12:45:09.44 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190624 14:26:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190627 01:39:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190627 03:20:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190627 05:02:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190627 06:43:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

190629 16:14:35.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190629 17:56:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190629 19:37:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190629 21:19:19.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
190629 23:00:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

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July 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 3, 17, and 31.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190716 05:11:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190716 06:52:34.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190716 08:34:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190716 10:15:33.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190716 11:57:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190716 22:06:00.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190717 08:14:58.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190717 09:56:28.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190717 11:37:57.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190717 13:19:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190717 15:00:56.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

190702 16:29:45.47 to 16:36:54.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190710 17:15:45.41 to 17:20:54.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190713 07:54:51.41 to 08:00:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190718 16:31:45.42 to 16:34:54.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190729 07:59:26.40 to 08:04:48.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of July.

190702 08:31:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190702 10:12:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190702 11:54:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190702 13:35:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190702 15:17:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190705 00:48:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190705 02:29:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190705 04:11:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190705 05:52:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190707 17:05:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190707 18:46:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190707 20:28:09.45 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190707 22:09:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190707 23:51:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190710 07:40:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190710 09:22:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190710 11:03:42.44 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190710 12:45:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190710 14:26:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190713 01:39:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190713 03:20:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190713 05:01:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190713 06:43:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190715 16:14:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190715 17:55:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190715 19:37:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190715 21:18:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190715 23:00:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190718 08:31:09.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190718 10:12:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190718 11:54:09.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190718 13:35:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190718 15:17:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190721 00:48:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190721 02:29:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190721 04:11:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190721 05:52:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190723 17:05:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190723 18:46:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190723 20:28:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190723 22:09:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190723 23:51:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190726 09:21:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190726 11:03:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190726 12:44:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190726 14:26:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

190729 01:38:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190729 03:20:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190729 05:01:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
190729 06:43:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

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August 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 14 and 28.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190814 19:37:50.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190814 21:19:20.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190814 23:00:49.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190815 00:42:19.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190815 02:23:48.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190815 12:32:45.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190815 22:41:42.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190816 00:23:11.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190816 02:04:41.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190816 03:46:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190816 05:27:40.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in August.

190811 08:05:33.40 to 08:10:06.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190814 08:05:20.41 to 08:10:30.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190822 08:50:09.41 to 08:53:24.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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September 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 11 and 25.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

190913 11:45:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190913 13:26:59.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190913 15:08:28.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190913 16:49:57.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190913 18:31:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

190914 04:40:23.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190914 14:49:20.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190914 16:30:49.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190914 18:12:19.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190914 19:53:48.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
190914 21:35:18.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in September.

190902 00:09:45.46 to 00:13:48.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190907 08:04:21.40 to 08:09:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

190915 08:01:45.46 to 08:10:54.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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October 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 9 and 23.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

191013 03:52:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191013 05:34:20.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191013 07:15:50.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191013 08:57:19.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191013 10:38:49.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191013 20:47:45.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

191014 06:56:42.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191014 08:38:11.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191014 10:19:41.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191014 12:01:10.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191014 13:42:39.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in October.

191001 08:01:27.40 to 08:09:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191017 08:00:45.41 to 08:05:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191017 08:40:45.41 to 08:44:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191022 17:15:45.46 to 17:18:54.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191025 07:58:45.40 to 08:02:18.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191030 18:02:45.41 to 18:06:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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November 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 6 and 20.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

191111 20:00:25.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191111 21:41:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191111 23:23:24.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

191112 01:04:53.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191112 02:46:23.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191112 12:55:20.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191112 23:04:17.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

191113 00:45:46.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191113 02:27:16.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191113 04:08:45.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191113 05:50:15.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

191102 08:40:45.46 to 08:46:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191121 05:55:51.40 to 05:58:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191123 16:31:45.47 to 16:35:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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December 2019

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 4 and 18.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

191211 12:09:13.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191211 13:50:43.45 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191211 15:32:12.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191211 17:13:42.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191211 18:55:12.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

191212 05:04:10.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191212 15:13:09.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191212 16:54:38.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191212 18:36:08.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191212 20:17:38.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
191212 21:59:08.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

191207 05:54:45.40 to 05:57:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191212 11:53:45.41 to 11:56:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191215 08:25:45.46 to 08:28:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191220 14:26:45.47 to 14:30:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191223 05:54:45.40 to 05:58:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191223 08:25:15.48 to 08:29:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191228 16:59:45.47 to 17:02:30.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
191231 08:25:45.40 to 08:28:30.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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January 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on January 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 1, 15, and 29.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200110 02:38:49.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200110 04:20:19.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200110 06:01:49.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200110 07:43:19.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200110 09:24:49.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200110 19:33:50.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200111 05:42:50.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200111 07:24:21.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200111 09:05:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200111 10:47:21.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200111 12:28:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in January.

200113 16:59:45.41 to 17:03:00.48 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200116 07:35:45.43 to 07:39:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200119 01:32:45.40 to 01:35:30.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200121 11:03:55.47 to 11:09:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200124 07:36:45.46 to 07:39:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200129 13:35:45.47 to 13:40:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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February 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 12 and 26.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200208 13:47:17.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200208 15:28:47.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200208 17:10:18.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200208 18:51:48.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200208 20:33:18.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200209 08:23:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200209 18:32:52.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200209 20:14:23.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200209 21:55:53.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200209 23:37:24.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200210 01:18:54.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in February.

200206 16:09:45.41 to 16:12:30.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200209 07:35:45.40 to 07:37:48.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200214 13:36:45.46 to 13:40:23.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200217 00:17:45.47 to 00:22:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200222 09:35:45.47 to 09:41:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200225 01:07:45.41 to 01:11:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200225 01:48:45.46 to 01:51:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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March 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 11 and 25.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200309 00:56:50.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200309 02:38:21.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200309 04:19:51.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200309 06:01:21.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200309 07:42:52.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200309 17:51:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200310 04:00:57.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200310 05:42:27.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200310 07:23:57.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200310 09:05:28.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200310 10:46:58.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

200304 00:59:45.46 to 01:06:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200312 01:06:15.40 to 01:10:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200314 18:55:45.47 to 18:58:30.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200317 08:57:45.48 to 09:03:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200322 18:54:45.46 to 19:01:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200325 09:38:45.41 to 09:45:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200330 18:12:45.41 to 18:16:30.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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April 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 8 and 22.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200407 10:25:00.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200407 12:06:30.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200407 13:48:01.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200407 15:29:31.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200407 17:11:01.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200408 03:20:03.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200408 13:29:05.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200408 15:10:36.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200408 16:52:06.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200408 18:33:36.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200408 20:15:07.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in April.

200402 08:55:25.42 to 09:00:30.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell (*FM3 scans overridden by Contam Safe Event)
200405 01:45:15.41 to 01:48:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200407 19:42:15.41 to 19:45:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200415 18:14:45.47 to 18:18:54.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200423 18:57:45.40 to 19:03:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200426 09:35:45.41 to 09:44:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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May 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 6 and 20.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200506 18:10:58.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200506 19:52:28.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200506 21:33:58.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200506 23:15:28.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200507 00:56:59.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200507 11:06:00.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200507 21:15:01.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200507 22:56:31.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200508 00:38:01.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200508 02:19:31.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200508 04:01:01.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in May.

200501 18:10:45.46 to 18:16:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200501 18:52:45.41 to 19:00:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200504 08:58:33.43 to 09:04:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200509 17:30:45.40 to 17:34:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200515 00:54:45.40 to 01:03:18.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200517 18:09:45.41 to 18:16:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200520 08:53:09.46 to 08:58:16.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200523 10:06:45.42 to 10:09:36.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

200501 08:32:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200501 10:13:42.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200501 11:55:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200501 13:36:16.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200503 23:07:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200504 00:48:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200504 02:30:35.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200504 04:11:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200506 17:05:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200506 18:47:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200506 20:28:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200506 22:10:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200506 23:51:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200509 07:41:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200509 09:22:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200509 11:04:09.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200509 12:45:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200509 14:27:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200512 01:39:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200512 03:21:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200512 05:02:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200514 16:15:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200514 17:56:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200514 19:38:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200514 21:19:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200514 23:01:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200517 08:31:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200517 10:13:35.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200517 11:54:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200517 13:36:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200517 15:17:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200520 00:48:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200520 02:30:09.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200520 04:11:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200520 05:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200522 17:05:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200522 18:47:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200522 20:28:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200522 22:10:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200525 07:41:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200525 09:22:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200525 11:04:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200525 12:45:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200525 14:27:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200528 01:39:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200528 03:21:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200528 05:02:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200528 06:44:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200530 16:15:09.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200530 17:56:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200530 19:38:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200530 21:19:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

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June 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 3 and 17.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200605 01:55:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200605 03:36:59.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200605 05:18:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200605 06:59:59.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200605 08:41:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200605 18:50:29.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200606 04:59:28.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200606 06:40:58.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200606 08:22:28.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200606 10:03:58.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200606 11:45:28.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

200602 18:12:45.46 to 18:16:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200602 18:52:45.46 to 19:00:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200605 08:55:37.47 to 09:01:12.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200613 10:19:45.41 to 10:25:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200621 10:23:45.41 to 10:27:54.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200624 01:00:45.42 to 01:10:54.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200629 09:39:45.41 to 09:50:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of June with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

200602 08:31:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200602 10:13:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200602 11:54:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200602 13:36:09.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200602 15:17:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200604 23:07:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200605 00:48:42.46 –> FM6 Intercomparison (FM1/FM3 didn’t scan due to internal calibration conflict)
200605 02:30:09.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200605 04:11:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200605 05:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200607 18:47:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200607 20:28:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200607 22:10:09.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200607 23:51:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200610 07:41:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200610 09:22:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200610 11:04:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200610 12:45:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200610 14:27:09.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200612 23:58:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200613 01:39:35.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200613 03:21:09.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200613 05:02:35.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200615 16:14:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200615 17:56:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200615 19:37:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200615 21:19:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200615 23:00:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200618 10:13:09.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200618 11:54:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200618 13:36:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200618 15:17:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200621 00:48:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200621 02:30:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200621 04:11:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200621 05:53:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200623 17:05:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200623 18:47:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200623 20:28:42.45 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200623 22:10:09.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200623 23:51:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200626 07:41:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200626 09:22:35.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200626 11:04:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200626 12:45:35.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200629 01:39:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200629 03:20:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200629 05:02:09.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
200629 06:43:42.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

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July 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 1, 3, 6, 8 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 1, 15, and 29.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200704 11:19:48.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200704 13:01:18.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200704 14:42:48.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200704 16:24:17.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200704 18:05:47.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200705 04:14:45.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200705 14:23:44.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200705 16:05:13.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200705 17:46:43.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200705 19:28:13.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200705 21:09:43.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

200702 01:03:45.42 to 01:12:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200711 01:05:45.40 to 01:16:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200712 23:02:45.46 to 23:05:00.44 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200715 09:43:45.41 to 09:48:06.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200718 01:51:45.40 to 01:56:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200726 01:09:45.48 to 01:13:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200726 01:53:45.42 to 01:59:54.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

200701 16:14:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200701 17:56:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200701 19:37:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200701 21:19:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200701 23:00:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200704 08:31:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200704 10:13:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200704 11:54:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200704 13:36:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200704 15:17:42.45 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200707 00:48:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200707 02:30:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200707 04:11:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200707 05:53:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200709 17:05:35.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200709 18:46:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200709 20:28:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200709 22:09:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200712 07:40:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200712 09:22:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200712 11:03:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200712 12:45:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200712 14:26:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200715 01:39:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200715 03:20:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200715 05:02:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200715 06:43:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200717 16:14:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200717 17:56:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200717 19:37:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200717 21:19:09.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200717 23:00:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200720 08:31:42.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200720 10:13:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200720 11:54:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200720 13:36:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200720 15:17:16.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200723 00:48:35.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200723 02:29:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200723 04:11:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200723 05:52:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200725 15:23:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200725 17:05:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200725 18:46:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200725 20:28:09.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200725 22:09:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200725 23:51:09.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200728 07:40:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200728 09:22:09.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200728 11:03:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200728 12:45:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200728 14:26:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

200731 01:39:09.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200731 03:20:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200731 05:02:09.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
200731 06:43:42.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

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August 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 12 and 26.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200802 22:24:06.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200803 00:05:35.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200803 01:47:05.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200803 03:28:34.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200803 05:10:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200803 15:19:01.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200804 01:27:58.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200804 03:09:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200804 04:50:57.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200804 06:32:26.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200804 08:13:56.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in August.

200803 01:56:45.48 to 02:01:24.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200811 01:15:03.46 to 01:17:42.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200811 01:54:45.40 to 02:02:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
200813 17:18:09.42 to 17:28:00.43 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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September 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 9 and 23.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

200901 12:50:16.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200901 14:31:45.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200901 16:13:15.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200901 17:54:44.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200901 19:36:14.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

200902 05:45:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200902 15:54:06.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200902 17:35:36.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200902 19:17:05.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200902 20:58:34.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
200902 22:40:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed a nadir dwell scan in September.

200906 18:07:45.46 to 18:17:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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October 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 7 and 21.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

201001 03:15:45.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201001 04:57:14.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201001 06:38:44.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201001 08:20:13.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201001 10:01:42.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201001 21:52:08.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201002 08:01:04.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201002 09:42:33.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201002 11:24:02.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201002 13:05:32.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201002 14:47:01.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201030 21:04:52.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201030 22:46:21.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201031 00:27:51.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201031 02:09:20.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201031 03:50:50.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201031 13:59:47.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in October.

201008 18:17:09.47 to 18:19:42.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201016 17:24:25.47 to 17:35:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201022 01:58:45.47 to 02:05:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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November 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 4 and 18.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

201101 01:50:13.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201101 03:31:42.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201101 05:13:12.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201101 06:54:41.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201101 08:36:11.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201129 16:36:16.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201129 18:17:46.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201129 19:59:15.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201129 21:40:45.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201129 23:22:15.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201130 09:31:13.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201130 19:40:11.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201130 21:21:41.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201130 23:03:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

201104 11:12:45.46 to 11:22:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201107 08:25:45.47 to 08:30:00.48 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201117 19:06:55.40 to 19:13:42.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201117 19:45:45.40 to 19:55:10.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201123 08:26:45.40 to 08:29:32.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201128 16:58:45.40 to 17:02:30.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

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December 2020

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 2, 16, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

201201 00:44:40.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201201 02:26:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201229 10:27:56.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201229 12:09:26.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201229 13:50:56.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201229 15:32:26.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201229 17:13:56.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

201230 03:22:56.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201230 13:31:56.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201230 15:13:25.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201230 16:54:55.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201230 18:36:25.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
201230 20:17:55.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

201201 07:35:45.47 to 07:39:12.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201206 11:04:00.48 to 11:09:36.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201209 08:25:39.47 to 08:30:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201214 16:58:45.31 to 17:03:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201219 19:02:17.40 to 19:07:36.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201222 11:05:45.47 to 11:08:54.48 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
201230 17:00:00.36 to 17:03:54.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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January 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on January 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 13 and 27.

On January 17, 24 hour ICM (Internal Calibration Module) testing was performed on FM6:

210117 00:09:48.37 –> Begin 24h Blackbody On Test (Medium Level)
210118 00:09:46.30 –> Complete 24h Blackbody On Test (Medium Level)

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210128 02:40:01.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210128 04:21:32.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210128 06:03:02.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210128 07:44:32.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210128 09:26:02.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210128 19:35:03.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210129 05:44:05.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210129 07:25:35.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210129 09:07:05.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210129 10:48:35.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210129 12:30:06.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in January.

210102 07:35:45.31 to 07:39:30.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210107 11:04:25.37 to 11:09:08.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210107 14:28:51.33 to 14:30:32.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210115 13:36:45.30 to 13:41:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210118 07:34:45.31 to 07:39:40.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210123 11:03:51.30 to 11:09:32.38 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210126 03:35:45.37 to 03:41:54.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210131 13:37:45.37 to 13:41:53.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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February 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 10 and 24.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210226 15:30:28.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210226 17:11:59.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210226 18:53:29.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210226 20:34:59.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210226 22:16:30.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210227 08:25:32.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210227 18:34:34.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210227 20:16:04.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210227 21:57:35.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210227 23:39:05.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210228 01:20:35.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in February.

210203 07:35:57.36 to 07:40:12.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210205 18:59:45.31 to 19:09:12.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210208 14:26:29.30 to 14:32:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210211 08:25:55.30 to 08:30:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210216 16:59:45.37 to 17:03:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210221 19:03:17.36 to 19:12:32.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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March 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 10 and 24.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210328 00:58:33.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210328 02:40:03.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210328 04:21:33.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210328 06:03:04.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210328 07:44:34.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210328 19:35:07.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210329 05:44:09.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210329 07:25:40.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210329 09:07:10.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210329 10:48:41.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210329 12:30:11.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed a nadir dwell scan in March.

210331 01:05:45.31 to 01:10:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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April 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 7 and 21.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210426 10:26:38.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210426 12:08:08.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210426 13:49:39.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210426 15:31:09.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210426 17:12:39.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210427 03:21:41.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210427 13:30:43.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210427 15:12:13.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210427 16:53:43.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210427 18:35:14.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210427 20:16:44.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in April.

210405 07:50:45.30 to 07:57:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210408 00:22:45.31 to 00:26:00.32 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210415 23:37:43.30 to 23:42:10.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210416 00:16:45.30 to 00:28:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210416 01:04:58.37 to 01:07:54.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210421 09:31:45.31 to 09:38:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210424 00:14:09.37 to 00:24:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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May 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 5 and 19.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210525 18:12:01.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210525 19:53:31.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210525 21:35:01.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210525 23:16:31.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210526 00:58:01.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210526 11:07:02.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210526 21:16:02.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210526 22:57:32.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210527 00:39:02.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210527 02:20:32.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210527 04:02:02.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in May.

210501 23:36:11.31 to 23:43:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210509 23:34:41.37 to 23:42:42.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210510 00:14:45.30 to 00:23:36.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210517 23:31:45.31 to 23:41:48.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210525 23:30:45.31 to 23:40:32.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210526 00:09:21.31 to 00:17:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

210501 14:33:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210501 16:14:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210501 17:56:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210501 19:37:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210501 21:19:08.32 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210504 06:50:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210504 08:31:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210504 10:13:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210504 11:54:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210506 23:07:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210507 00:48:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210507 02:30:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210507 04:11:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210509 13:42:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210509 15:24:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210509 17:05:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210509 18:47:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210509 20:28:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210512 05:59:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210512 07:41:07.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210512 09:22:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210512 11:04:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210512 12:45:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210514 22:16:34.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210515 01:39:34.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210515 03:21:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210517 14:33:34.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210517 16:14:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210517 17:56:34.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210517 19:37:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210520 06:50:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210520 08:31:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210520 10:13:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210520 11:54:41.34 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210522 21:25:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210522 23:07:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210523 00:48:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210523 02:30:08.35 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210523 04:11:42.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210525 13:42:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210525 15:24:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210525 17:05:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210525 18:47:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210525 20:28:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210528 05:59:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210528 07:41:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210528 09:22:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210528 11:04:07.34 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210528 12:45:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210530 22:16:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210530 23:58:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210531 01:39:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210531 03:21:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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June 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 2, 16, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210624 01:55:43.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210624 03:37:13.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210624 05:18:43.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210624 07:00:12.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210624 08:41:42.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210624 18:50:41.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210625 04:59:40.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210625 06:41:10.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210625 08:22:40.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210625 10:04:10.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210625 11:45:40.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

210602 23:26:09.31 to 23:35:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210608 08:03:45.37 to 08:09:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210610 23:27:37.37 to 23:36:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210613 21:22:57.32 to 21:25:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210619 00:04:31.31 to 00:07:12.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210619 09:16:09.31 to 09:18:24.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210624 09:28:55.36 to 09:33:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210629 21:21:45.36 to 21:25:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of June with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

210602 14:33:34.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210602 16:15:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210602 17:56:34.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210602 19:38:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210605 06:50:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210605 08:31:41.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210605 10:13:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210605 11:54:41.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210607 21:25:41.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210607 23:07:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210608 00:48:42.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210608 02:30:08.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210608 04:11:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210610 13:42:41.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210610 15:24:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210610 17:05:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210610 18:47:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210610 20:28:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210613 05:59:42.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210613 07:41:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210613 09:22:41.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210613 11:04:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210615 22:16:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210615 23:58:08.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210616 01:39:41.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210616 03:21:07.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210618 12:52:07.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210618 14:33:15.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210618 16:15:07.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210618 17:56:15.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210618 19:38:07.38 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210621 05:08:41.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210621 06:50:35.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210621 08:31:41.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210621 10:13:34.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210621 11:54:41.32 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210623 21:25:41.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210623 23:07:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210624 00:48:42.38 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210624 02:30:08.32 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210624 04:11:42.32 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210626 13:42:41.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210626 15:24:07.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210626 17:05:42.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210626 18:47:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210626 20:28:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

210629 05:59:42.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210629 07:41:07.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210629 09:22:41.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
210629 11:04:07.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison


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July 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 14 and 28.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210723 09:37:47.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210723 11:19:17.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210723 13:00:46.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210723 14:42:16.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210723 16:23:45.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210724 02:32:43.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210724 12:41:41.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210724 14:23:10.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210724 16:04:40.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210724 17:46:09.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210724 19:27:39.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

210704 23:25:33.31 to 23:35:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210705 09:16:07.36 to 09:19:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210712 23:24:15.36 to 23:34:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210718 08:02:45.32 to 08:08:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210721 09:16:45.37 to 09:18:54.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210728 23:26:37.36 to 23:36:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210729 06:46:45.30 to 06:48:32.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 1, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of July.

210701 22:16:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210701 23:58:08.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210702 01:39:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210702 03:21:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210704 12:52:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210704 14:33:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210704 16:15:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210704 17:56:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210704 19:38:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210707 05:09:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210707 06:50:35.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210707 08:32:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210707 10:13:34.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210707 11:54:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210709 21:25:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210709 23:07:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210710 00:48:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210710 02:30:08.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210710 04:11:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210712 13:42:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210712 15:24:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210712 17:05:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210712 18:47:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210715 05:59:42.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210715 07:41:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210715 09:22:41.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210715 11:04:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210717 20:35:08.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210717 22:16:42.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210717 23:58:08.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210718 01:39:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210718 03:21:07.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210720 12:52:07.34 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210720 14:33:41.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210720 16:15:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210720 17:56:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210720 19:38:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210723 05:09:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210723 06:50:35.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210723 08:32:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210723 10:13:34.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210723 11:55:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210725 21:25:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210725 23:07:07.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210726 00:48:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210726 02:30:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210726 04:11:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210728 13:42:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210728 15:24:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210728 17:05:42.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210728 18:47:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

210731 05:59:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210731 07:41:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210731 09:22:41.35 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
210731 11:04:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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August 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 11 and 25.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210821 19:00:04.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210821 20:41:34.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210821 22:23:04.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210822 00:04:33.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210822 01:46:02.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210822 11:54:59.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210822 22:03:56.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210822 23:45:26.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210823 01:26:55.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210823 03:08:24.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210823 04:49:54.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in August.

210803 08:44:45.36 to 08:52:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210805 23:30:27.30 to 23:39:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210813 23:32:57.36 to 23:40:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210814 00:14:39.36 to 00:19:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210819 08:44:45.31 to 08:51:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210821 23:29:09.31 to 23:38:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210829 23:26:41.36 to 23:42:12.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210830 00:15:17.31 to 00:18:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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September 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 8 and 22.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

210920 06:03:02.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210920 07:44:31.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210920 09:26:00.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210920 11:07:30.34 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210920 12:48:59.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

210921 00:39:25.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210921 10:48:21.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210921 12:29:51.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210921 14:11:20.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210921 15:52:49.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
210921 17:34:18.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in September.

210906 23:29:09.36 to 23:38:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210912 09:29:45.31 to 09:37:18.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210914 23:31:31.37 to 23:38:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210915 00:13:45.31 to 00:20:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210922 23:32:27.37 to 23:40:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
210923 00:14:01.31 to 00:22:00.33 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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October 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 6 and 20.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

211019 22:10:03.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211019 23:51:32.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

211020 01:33:01.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211020 03:14:31.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211020 04:56:00.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211020 15:04:56.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

211021 01:13:52.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211021 02:55:22.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211021 04:36:51.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211021 06:18:20.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211021 07:59:50.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in October.

211001 00:16:45.30 to 00:23:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211003 15:40:45.36 to 15:50:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211009 00:17:45.30 to 00:22:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211011 01:45:17.36 to 01:49:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211017 00:59:45.36 to 01:06:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211019 15:44:25.37 to 15:49:32.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211027 16:29:45.31 to 16:39:30.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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November 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 3 and 17.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

211118 15:58:56.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211118 17:40:25.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211118 19:21:55.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211118 21:03:24.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211118 22:44:54.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

211119 08:53:51.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211119 19:02:48.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211119 20:44:17.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211119 22:25:47.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

211120 00:07:16.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211120 01:48:46.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

211107 14:28:45.31 to 14:31:32.32 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211110 03:19:49.31 to 03:23:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211113 00:42:45.37 to 00:45:00.32 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211115 15:16:45.32 to 15:23:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211118 09:15:45.31 to 09:21:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211123 23:59:55.20 to 23:59:55.20 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211126 06:45:45.36 to 06:49:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211129 00:41:33.30 to 00:45:12.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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December 2021

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 1, 15, and 29.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

211218 11:30:46.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211218 13:12:16.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211218 14:53:45.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211218 16:35:15.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211218 18:16:45.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

211219 04:25:43.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211219 14:34:42.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211219 16:16:12.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211219 17:57:42.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211219 19:39:11.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
211219 21:20:41.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

211204 07:34:45.36 to 07:38:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211207 01:32:09.31 to 01:35:24.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211212 08:25:45.38 to 08:28:16.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211217 16:58:45.30 to 17:04:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211220 04:26:27.36 to 04:29:12.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211220 05:55:57.30 to 05:58:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211222 23:50:45.30 to 23:56:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211225 12:44:09.30 to 12:49:00.33 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211228 10:06:45.36 to 10:09:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
211231 00:41:17.32 to 00:46:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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January 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on January 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 12 and 26.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220117 07:04:44.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220117 08:46:15.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220117 10:27:45.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220117 12:09:15.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220117 13:50:45.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220117 23:59:47.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220118 10:08:48.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220118 11:50:18.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220118 13:31:49.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220118 15:13:19.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220118 16:54:49.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in January.

220105 07:35:17.36 to 07:38:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220108 01:31:27.31 to 01:34:08.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220110 16:08:45.31 to 16:11:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220121 09:17:45.36 to 09:20:18.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220126 12:44:09.31 to 12:48:08.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220129 08:27:45.30 to 08:30:32.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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February 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 9 and 23.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220215 23:18:27.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220216 00:59:57.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220216 02:41:27.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220216 04:22:58.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220216 06:04:28.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220216 16:13:31.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220217 02:22:33.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220217 04:04:03.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220217 05:45:34.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220217 07:27:04.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220217 09:08:35.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in February.

220203 11:53:51.30 to 11:58:42.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220209 01:32:45.36 to 01:35:06.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220211 16:09:45.31 to 16:12:32.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220214 00:16:45.30 to 00:26:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220219 08:46:45.36 to 08:55:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220224 17:15:45.30 to 17:24:52.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220227 07:53:45.30 to 08:03:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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March 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 9 and 23.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220317 13:51:27.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220317 15:32:57.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220317 17:14:28.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220317 18:55:58.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220317 20:37:29.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220318 06:46:31.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220318 16:55:34.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220318 18:37:04.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220318 20:18:35.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220318 22:00:05.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220318 23:41:36.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

220302 00:18:45.36 to 00:25:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220307 08:44:45.31 to 08:51:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220309 23:24:13.37 to 23:32:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220312 17:15:45.36 to 17:21:14.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220315 07:55:57.30 to 08:00:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220320 14:55:29.31 to 15:04:12.38 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220325 23:22:01.33 to 23:31:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220331 06:20:31.36 to 06:31:00.38 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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April 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 6 and 20.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220416 02:42:52.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220416 04:24:22.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220416 06:05:52.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220416 07:47:23.38 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220416 09:28:53.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220416 19:37:55.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220417 05:46:57.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220417 07:28:28.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220417 09:09:58.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220417 10:51:29.36 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220417 12:32:59.37 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in April.

220404 14:45:45.31 to 14:53:00.31 –> FM6 Nadir Dwell (FM3 Did Not Scan Due To Safing Event)
220421 13:06:39.37 to 13:14:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220424 05:30:45.30 to 05:33:00.31 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220429 12:29:57.30 to 12:32:30.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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May 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 4 and 18.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220515 10:28:36.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220515 12:10:06.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220515 13:51:36.32 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220515 15:33:06.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220515 17:14:36.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220516 03:23:37.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220516 15:14:08.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220516 16:55:38.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220516 18:37:08.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220516 20:18:38.31 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220516 22:00:08.30 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in May.

220504 19:53:50.31 to 20:04:12.32 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220510 06:02:17.36 to 06:08:12.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220512 19:56:09.31 to 20:03:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220520 19:02:45.32 to 19:12:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220521 07:35:57.36 to 07:37:24.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220523 11:28:39.30 to 11:38:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220528 18:18:17.37 to 18:28:00.35 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220531 09:28:57.36 to 09:31:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 4, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

220504 09:29:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220504 11:10:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220504 12:52:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220504 14:33:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220507 01:46:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220507 03:27:41.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220507 05:09:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220507 06:50:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220509 16:21:42.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220509 18:03:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220509 19:44:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220509 21:26:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220509 23:07:42.32 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220512 08:38:34.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220512 10:20:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220512 12:01:34.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220512 13:43:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220512 15:24:34.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220515 00:55:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220515 02:36:41.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220515 04:18:08.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220515 05:59:42.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220515 07:41:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220517 17:12:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220517 18:53:42.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220517 20:35:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220517 22:16:42.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220520 09:29:08.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220520 11:10:41.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220520 12:52:07.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220520 14:33:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220523 00:04:41.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220523 01:46:07.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220523 03:27:41.36 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220523 05:09:07.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220523 06:50:42.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220525 16:21:34.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220525 18:03:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220525 19:44:34.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220525 21:26:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220525 23:07:34.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220528 08:38:34.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220528 10:19:41.30 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220528 12:01:34.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220528 13:42:41.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220531 00:55:07.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220531 02:36:41.31 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220531 04:18:08.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220531 05:59:42.38 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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June 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 1, 15, and 29.

The FM-6 instrument performed special scanning over Newport News, Virginia as a Memorial to Bill Vogler.

220618 18:43:50.40 –> Special Scanning (Bill Vogler Memorial)

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220613 18:12:42.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220613 19:54:12.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220613 21:35:42.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220613 23:17:12.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220614 00:58:42.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220614 11:07:41.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220614 21:16:40.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220614 22:58:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220615 00:39:40.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220615 02:21:10.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220615 04:02:39.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

220605 17:28:45.36 to 17:31:00.37 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220606 08:20:53.31 to 08:30:00.30 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220608 10:26:17.30 to 10:30:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220611 06:02:57.41 to 06:05:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220616 07:27:03.40 to 07:33:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220619 06:51:45.41 to 06:54:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220624 08:39:45.46 to 08:44:00.36 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220627 09:22:11.46 to 09:25:52.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220629 17:17:57.36 to 17:22:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 4, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the
Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.This campaign continued in the month of June
with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

220602 15:30:41.31 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220602 17:12:08.33 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220602 18:53:42.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220602 20:35:08.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220602 22:16:42.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220605 07:47:42.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220605 09:29:08.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220605 11:10:41.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220605 12:52:07.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220605 14:33:41.35 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220608 00:04:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220608 01:46:07.32 –> FM6 Intercomparison(FM1/FM3 Did Not Scan Due to Internal Calibration)
220608 03:27:41.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220608 05:09:07.30 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220608 06:50:42.36 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220610 16:21:34.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220610 18:02:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220610 19:44:34.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220610 21:25:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220613 08:38:07.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220613 10:19:41.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220613 12:01:07.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220613 13:42:41.32 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220616 00:55:07.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220616 02:36:41.43 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220616 04:18:08.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220616 05:59:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220621 07:47:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220621 09:29:08.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220621 11:10:15.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220621 12:52:07.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220621 14:33:15.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220624 00:04:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220624 01:45:42.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220624 03:27:35.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220624 05:08:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220626 16:21:08.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220626 18:02:42.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220626 19:44:08.37 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220626 21:25:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

220629 08:38:07.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220629 10:19:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220629 12:01:07.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
220629 13:42:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison


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July 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 13 and 27.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220713 01:55:00.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220713 03:36:29.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220713 05:17:59.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220713 06:59:29.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220713 08:40:58.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220713 18:49:56.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220714 04:58:54.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220714 06:40:24.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220714 08:21:53.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220714 10:03:23.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220714 11:44:53.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

220702 09:35:53.47 to 09:38:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220710 04:38:25.47 to 04:47:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220710 05:18:55.41 to 05:23:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220718 09:28:45.42 to 09:31:32.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220723 10:52:11.46 to 10:59:12.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220726 05:17:57.40 to 05:20:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 4, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.
This campaign continued through the end of July.

220701 23:13:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220702 00:55:07.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220702 02:36:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220702 04:18:08.37 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220702 05:59:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220704 15:30:34.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220704 17:11:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220704 18:53:34.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220704 20:34:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220704 22:16:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220707 07:47:07.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220707 09:28:41.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220707 11:10:08.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220707 12:51:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220707 14:33:08.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220710 00:04:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220710 01:45:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220710 03:27:08.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220710 05:08:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220712 16:21:08.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220712 18:02:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220712 19:44:08.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220712 21:25:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220715 06:56:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220715 08:38:07.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220715 10:19:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220715 12:01:07.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220715 13:42:41.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220717 23:13:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220718 00:54:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220718 02:36:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220718 04:17:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220718 05:59:35.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220720 15:30:07.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220720 17:11:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220720 18:53:07.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220720 20:34:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220720 22:16:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220723 07:47:07.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220723 09:28:41.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220723 11:10:08.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220723 12:51:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220726 00:04:07.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220726 01:45:42.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220726 03:27:08.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220726 05:08:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220728 14:39:34.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220728 18:02:34.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison (FM1 Didn’t Scan due to Spacecraft Maneuver Contam Safe)
220728 19:43:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220728 21:25:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

220731 06:56:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220731 08:37:41.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220731 10:19:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220731 12:00:41.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
220731 13:42:07.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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August 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 10 and 24.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220811 07:54:19.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220811 09:35:48.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220811 11:17:18.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220811 12:58:47.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220811 14:40:16.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220812 00:49:13.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220812 12:39:39.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220812 14:21:09.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220812 16:02:38.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220812 17:44:08.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220812 19:25:37.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in August.

220803 06:07:45.46 to 06:11:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
220811 08:37:51.46 to 08:40:12.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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September 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 7 and 21.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

220909 17:16:14.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220909 18:57:43.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220909 20:39:13.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220909 22:20:42.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220910 00:02:12.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220910 10:11:09.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220910 20:20:05.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220910 22:01:35.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220910 23:43:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

220911 01:24:34.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
220911 03:06:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in September.

220917 02:55:07.40 to 02:58:40.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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October 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 5 and 19.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

221009 04:19:08.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221009 06:00:37.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221009 07:42:07.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221009 09:23:36.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221009 11:05:06.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221009 21:14:02.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

221010 07:22:58.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221010 09:04:28.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221010 10:45:57.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221010 12:27:26.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221010 14:08:56.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in October.

221003 07:03:45.40 to 07:06:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221016 08:01:45.41 to 08:03:30.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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November 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 2, 16, and 30.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

221107 18:44:52.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221107 20:26:22.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221107 22:07:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221107 23:49:21.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

221108 01:30:50.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221108 11:39:47.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221108 21:48:43.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221108 23:30:13.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

221109 01:11:42.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221109 02:53:12.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221109 04:34:41.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

221101 06:20:57.46 to 06:23:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221106 10:40:27.46 to 10:43:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221114 16:32:59.48 to 16:36:20.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221117 10:31:53.48 to 10:34:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221119 16:39:15.40 to 16:42:48.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221122 10:37:45.46 to 10:42:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221127 14:08:49.47 to 14:11:00.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221130 13:09:57.40 to 13:13:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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December 2022

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 14 and 28.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

221207 10:53:08.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221207 12:34:38.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221207 14:16:07.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221207 15:57:37.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

221208 03:48:15.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221208 13:58:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221208 15:39:34.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221208 17:21:04.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221208 19:02:33.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
221208 20:44:03.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

221205 18:20:37.46 to 18:23:12.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221208 12:19:05.46 to 12:22:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221213 12:25:17.47 to 12:29:48.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221218 21:00:55.46 to 21:03:08.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221221 06:32:57.40 to 06:36:32.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221221 14:58:47.40 to 15:01:44.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221224 05:33:55.48 to 05:36:18.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
221229 14:07:11.43 to 14:10:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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January 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on January 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on January 11 and 25.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230106 06:27:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230106 08:08:33.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230106 09:50:03.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230106 11:31:33.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230106 13:13:03.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230106 23:22:03.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230107 09:31:04.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230107 11:12:34.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230107 12:54:04.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230107 14:35:34.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230107 16:17:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in January.

230101 01:19:45.47 to 01:22:32.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230103 15:54:55.47 to 15:58:48.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230108 16:01:05.41 to 16:03:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230111 11:41:45.47 to 11:45:42.48 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230114 02:17:17.40 to 02:20:48.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230116 16:52:05.40 to 16:55:54.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230119 07:29:51.46 to 07:33:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230124 12:40:45.46 to 12:43:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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February 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on February 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, and 27.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on February 8 and 22.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230205 02:02:35.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230205 03:44:05.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230205 05:25:35.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230205 07:07:05.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230205 08:48:36.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230205 18:57:37.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230206 05:06:38.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230206 06:48:09.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230206 08:29:39.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230206 10:11:09.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230206 11:52:40.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in February.

230201 08:26:19.41 to 08:30:00.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230204 12:32:17.42 to 12:34:30.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230206 15:17:45.40 to 15:21:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230209 10:56:57.40 to 11:01:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230214 19:30:45.41 to 19:33:58.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230217 11:47:41.40 to 11:50:51.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230222 16:58:37.46 to 17:01:59.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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March 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on March 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on March 8 and 22.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230306 19:58:32.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230306 21:40:03.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230306 23:21:33.42 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230307 01:03:04.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230307 02:44:34.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230307 12:53:37.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230307 23:02:41.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230308 00:44:11.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230308 02:25:42.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230308 04:07:12.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230308 05:48:43.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in March.

230305 16:15:45.41 to 16:18:00.42 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230328 06:20:17.40 to 06:23:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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April 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on April 5 and 19.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230405 12:12:40.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230405 13:54:10.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230405 15:35:41.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230405 17:17:11.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230405 18:58:41.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230406 05:07:44.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230406 15:16:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230406 16:58:17.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230406 18:39:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230406 20:21:18.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230406 22:02:48.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in April.

230418 07:11:39.46 to 07:14:12.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230429 08:44:57.40 to 08:46:42.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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May 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on May 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on May 3, 17, and 31.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230505 01:03:35.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230505 02:45:05.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230505 04:26:35.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230505 06:08:05.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230505 07:49:36.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230505 17:58:37.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230506 04:07:39.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230506 05:49:09.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230506 07:30:39.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230506 09:12:09.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230506 10:53:40.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in May.

230509 08:57:27.42 to 08:59:36.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230514 07:23:25.40 to 07:25:32.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230522 09:55:33.46 to 09:56:32.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230530 09:04:09.41 to 09:05:48.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra-J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 2, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign.

230502 12:46:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230502 14:27:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230502 16:09:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230502 17:50:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230507 12:52:34.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230507 14:34:02.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230507 16:15:28.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230507 17:57:02.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230507 19:38:28.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230510 01:46:29.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230510 03:27:55.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230510 05:09:28.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230510 06:50:54.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230510 08:32:28.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230512 14:40:21.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230512 16:21:55.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230512 18:03:20.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230512 19:44:55.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230515 03:34:14.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230515 05:15:42.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230515 06:57:14.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230515 08:38:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230517 16:28:08.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230517 18:09:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230517 19:51:08.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230517 21:32:34.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230520 03:40:35.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230520 05:22:02.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230520 07:03:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230520 08:45:02.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230520 10:26:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230522 16:34:29.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230522 18:16:01.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230522 19:57:28.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230522 21:39:01.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230522 23:20:28.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230525 05:28:20.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230525 07:09:54.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230525 08:51:21.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230525 10:32:55.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230527 18:22:20.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230527 20:03:47.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230527 21:45:20.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230527 23:26:47.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230530 07:16:15.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230530 08:57:41.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230530 10:39:14.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230530 12:20:41.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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June 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on June 14 and 28.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230603 10:29:47.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230603 12:11:17.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230603 13:52:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230603 15:34:17.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230603 17:15:47.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230604 03:24:47.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230604 13:33:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230604 15:15:17.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230604 16:56:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230604 18:38:17.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230604 20:19:47.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in June.

230604 07:29:51.46 to 07:32:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230617 06:45:37.46 to 06:47:32.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230630 07:42:09.42 to 07:44:32.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/Aqua/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 2, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued in the month of June
with the addition of the FM3 instrument on Aqua.

230601 20:10:07.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230601 21:51:34.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230601 23:33:07.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230602 01:14:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230604 07:22:35.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230604 09:04:02.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230604 10:45:34.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230604 12:27:02.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230604 14:08:34.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230606 20:16:28.42 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230606 21:57:55.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230606 23:39:28.43 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230607 01:20:55.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230607 03:02:27.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230609 09:10:21.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230609 10:51:48.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230609 12:33:21.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230609 14:14:48.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230611 22:04:15.45 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230611 23:45:47.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230612 01:27:15.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison (FM1 didn’t scan due to internal cal)
230612 03:08:48.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230614 10:58:14.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230614 12:39:41.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230614 14:21:15.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230614 16:02:42.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230616 22:10:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230616 23:52:07.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230617 01:33:41.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230617 03:15:08.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230617 04:56:42.40 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230619 11:04:34.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230619 12:46:07.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230619 14:27:34.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230619 16:09:07.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230619 17:50:35.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230622 01:40:02.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230622 03:21:28.41 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230622 05:03:02.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230624 12:52:29.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230624 14:33:55.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230624 16:15:28.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230624 17:56:55.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230627 01:46:20.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230627 03:27:55.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230627 05:09:20.47 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison
230627 06:50:54.46 –> FM1/FM3/FM6 Intercomparison

230629 12:58:47.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230629 14:40:21.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230629 16:21:47.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230629 18:03:20.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230629 19:44:47.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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July 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on July 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 31.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on July 12 and 26.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230702 18:13:01.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230702 19:54:31.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230702 21:36:01.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230702 23:17:31.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230703 00:59:00.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230703 11:07:59.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230703 21:17:06.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230703 22:58:36.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230704 00:40:06.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230704 02:21:35.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230704 04:03:05.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in July.

230705 09:29:39.46 to 09:32:24.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230718 08:45:17.46 to 08:47:06.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
230726 07:54:57.43 to 07:56:58.47 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell

Terra/J01 Intercomparison Campaign

Beginning on May 2, the FM-6 instrument along with the FM-1 instrument on Terra will be part of the Terra/NPP/J01 Intercomparison campaign. This campaign continued through the end of July.

230702 01:52:48.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230702 03:34:14.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230702 05:15:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230702 06:57:14.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230704 14:46:47.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230704 16:28:20.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230704 18:09:47.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230704 19:51:20.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230707 03:40:48.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230707 05:22:15.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230707 07:03:48.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230707 08:45:14.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230709 14:53:14.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230709 16:34:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230709 18:16:15.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230709 19:57:42.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230709 21:39:15.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230712 03:47:08.45 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230712 05:28:35.43 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230712 07:10:07.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230712 08:51:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230714 16:41:01.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230714 18:22:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230714 20:04:02.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230714 21:45:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230717 05:35:02.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230717 07:16:29.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230717 08:58:02.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230717 10:39:28.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230719 16:47:27.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230719 18:28:55.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230719 20:10:27.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230719 21:51:55.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230719 23:33:27.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230722 05:41:20.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230722 07:22:48.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230722 09:04:21.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230722 10:45:48.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230724 18:35:15.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230724 20:16:47.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230724 21:58:15.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230724 23:39:47.47 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230727 07:29:14.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230727 09:10:41.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230727 10:52:15.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230727 12:33:41.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230729 18:41:34.46 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230729 20:23:07.41 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230729 22:04:35.40 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison
230729 23:46:07.42 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison

230730 01:27:35.48 –> FM1/FM6 Intercomparison


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August 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on August 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on August 9 and 23.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230801 01:54:54.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230801 03:36:24.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230801 05:17:53.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230801 06:59:23.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230801 08:40:53.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230801 18:49:50.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230802 04:58:47.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230802 06:40:17.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230802 08:21:47.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230802 10:03:16.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230802 11:44:46.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230830 07:53:52.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230830 09:35:21.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230830 11:16:51.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230830 12:58:20.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230830 14:39:49.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230831 00:48:46.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230831 12:39:12.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230831 14:20:41.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230831 16:02:10.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230831 17:43:40.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230831 19:25:09.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in August.

230818 09:05:57.40 to 09:08:54.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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September 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on September 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on September 6 and 20.

On September 29, the instrument went to safe mode after a SCP (Spacecraft Control Processor) reset. FM-6 returned to crosstrack on Sep 30. Commands for lunar scanning during this period were not performed.

230929 19:03:41.30 –> SET_INSTR_MODE_SAFE
230930 04:54:44.51 –> SET_INSTR_MODE_CROSSTRACK

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

230928 17:14:54.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230928 18:56:23.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230928 20:37:53.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230928 22:19:22.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

230929 00:00:51.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
230929 10:09:47.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync


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October 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on October 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on October 4 and 18.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

231028 02:35:28.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231028 04:16:57.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231028 05:58:27.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231028 07:39:56.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231028 09:21:26.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231028 21:11:52.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

231029 07:20:49.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231029 09:02:18.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231029 10:43:48.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231029 12:25:17.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231029 14:06:47.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync


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November 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on November 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on November 1, 15, and 29.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

231126 17:02:27.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231126 18:43:56.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231126 20:25:26.48 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231126 22:06:56.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231126 23:48:26.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

231127 09:57:24.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231127 20:06:22.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231127 21:47:51.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231127 23:29:21.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

231128 01:10:51.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231128 02:52:20.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in November.

231119 14:14:33.47 to 14:16:00.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
231124 09:16:17.40 to 09:18:12.48 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
231129 16:08:11.47 to 16:10:48.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell


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December 2023

Summary of FM-6 Operations:

SWICS only Internal calibrations were performed on December 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29.
Sunset Solar calibrations (MAM Raster scan) were performed on December 13 and 27.

Lunar Scans

Lunar scans were performed on FM-6 during the month.
Date and time listed below:

231226 07:30:41.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231226 09:12:11.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231226 10:53:41.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231226 12:35:10.41 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231226 14:16:40.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

231227 00:25:40.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231227 10:34:39.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231227 12:16:09.47 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231227 13:57:39.46 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231227 15:39:08.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync
231227 17:20:38.40 –> Lunar Scan, Azimuth A_Only_Sync

Aqua/J01 Nadir Dwells

The FM-6 instrument along with the FM-3 instrument on Aqua performed nadir dwell scans in December.

231204 17:56:01.47 to 17:58:40.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
231212 08:38:45.46 to 08:40:44.40 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
231217 13:48:37.46 to 13:51:00.46 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell
231228 01:51:37.47 to 01:53:24.41 –> FM3/FM6 Nadir Dwell