Slocum G2 Glider Operators Training Guide
Glider Do’s and Don’ts
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Rev. 06/12
Glider Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
Always do these things with a glider:
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Secure it properly in crate with all three straps for shipping.
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Use fresh desiccants on each deployment.
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Monitor internal vacuum before launch (less vacuum indicates a leak; positive
pressure may indicate dangerous gas accumulation).
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Simulate missions before launch.
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Test Iridium and Argos telemetry before launch.
Don’ts
Never do these things with a glider:
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Never power up a shallow glider without a vacuum.
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Never run a simulation on a glider other than “on_bench.”
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Never deploy a glider in simulation.
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Never deploy a glider in “boot pico.”
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Never exit to pico during a deployment.
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Never power on a glider with more than 15 vDC from an external power supply.
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Never deploy a glider in
lab_mode
.
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Never perform the top of a yo below 30 meters (with 100 or 200 meter glider).
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Never secure the glider to the glider cart while over railing or in the water.
