This newly erected sign near the Aerosol Observing System at Christie Peak provides a quick overview of the campaign for passersby.Day 1 of the campaign on Nov. 15 and overall things went well, considering all the things we are trying to get finalized, like replacing communications radios at each site. Data collections from the instruments…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. This is the end. Having completed set up of the AMF2 AOS, the last of the BNL…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. Jack assisted with testing the AOS inlet connections. Gremlins were first described by WWII aircraft mechanics to…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. The first snow of the season fell in late October.Thar she snows! When the instrument integration was…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. The o-rings presented a momentary problem when assembling the filter holder. Any new deployment, be it instruments,…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. The beautiful blue sky at 8000 feet is a stunning backdrop to the sampling tower.Once actually at…

Editor’s note: Stephen Springston, a scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, headed to the STORMVEX deployment site in October to set up the Aerosol Observing System (AOS). This week, we will feature blog posts about his experience in Colorado. BNL personnel practiced assembling the AOS before its deployment to Steamboat Springs.The aerosol inlet on the new…

Yesterday during lunch, a stranger stopped by the AMF2 OPS van looking for work.  He appeared somewhat useful, so we assigned him the duty of Thunderhead security (calls himself T-man).  Not sure he’ll stick around long enough to help with packing this Spring; he kind of has the look of a short-timer. New AMF2 Volunteer…

Editor’s Note: Chuck Long shared this picture captured by the Total Sky Imager, showing rime on it and nearby instruments. It sure is going to be an “interesting” winter at Storm Peak Lab. This photo was taken this morning right before sunrise.

The first “real” snow of the season fell on the AMF2, covering the valley and mountain sites.  This picture of the Valley site is taken from the General Purpose Van (thanks Karen).  The mountain sites are completely obscured by clouds. AMF2 Valley site covered in the first snow of the season