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I came across this<br>
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and it got me thinking about the priorities. NSF is operating a
number of winter C17 flights this year and moving towards opening up
the winter - for logistics. At the same time we are being told we
have to live with the reality of this C17 gap in the middle of the
field season. Is there a connection between the two? Where is the
science justification for the winter access? 'is this new winter
access coming at the cost of summer science support. we could sure
use a couple of those winter C17 flights in late December or early
January. Reading the justification for the winter flights, there is
nothing about science.<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Peter Doran, Professor and John Franks Chair
Department of Geology and Geophysics
E235 Howe Russell Geosciences Complex
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 70803
Ph: 225-578-3955
Fx: 225-578-2302
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On 5/29/15 2:26 PM, Michael Gooseff wrote:
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<div class="">I spoke with Lisa about this today and learned a bit
about the reasoning. I pointed out the unfortunate timing to
communicate this <b class=""><i class="">AFTER </i></b>SIPs
were due, etc. and that we are academic creatures who are trying
to work around teaching responsibilities. She understood both
points and admitted that she hadn’t been to many of the PLR
staff meetings lately because of her new role in OCE. </div>
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<div class="">The challenge that NSF is grappling with is that the
‘new normal’ is going to be reliance on the limited fleet of
LC-130s during the C-17 gap. The idea this year is to dedicate
the 130s to <u class="">science</u> during this period (science
around the continent). Last year the mission completion rate
(planned vs completed) was about 50% on the ice because of the
mulitple commitments of the 130s. The way they are handling
this is to dedicate a period to ‘on ice missions’ during this
part of the season. Again, unfortunate that they decided this
AFTER the SIPs were submitted… I plan to call Jessie Crain to
discuss. This week is her first week back from maternity leave,
so I’ll inquire today about setting up a time to chat next week.
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<div class="">Chris and I have a meeting with Liz set up for next
Wednesday afternoon, and we will pursue the issue there as well.</div>
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<div class="">I’ll pass along more as it comes available.</div>
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<div class="">cheers</div>
<div class="">-Mike</div>
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