Discussion of Drifter Science Plan

1.  For 5 NIF genes have good standard curves for 4 of the 5.  Won't use Gama Proteobacteria as these had poor standard curve.
2. Column on MOE has been changed.  Don't know if leaving the column in after 1 or 2 uses is detrimental.  Will bring extra columns to Hawaii.
3. Remaining task is to load reagents.  Archiving at 5um and 0.2um.
4. Must check with Chris P to see whether the planned archive/PCR is correct, as far as waste generation is concerned.
5. check with Scott regarding power budget.  Jose is organizing ESP batteries.
6. Roman and CTD:
   1. has fresh batteries
   2. calibrated for blue ocean water
7. Once recovered, get ADCP, CTD, PAR sensor data off so we have a copy incase we lose instrument.
8. Will have HOBO temp logger going and returning.
9. will use Mack for end-to-end testing on Aug 11 Shana Rae test day.
10. Con-Ops
    1. We want to be near a convergetn front, far enough away to get similar water, THEN run in/through the front.
    2. Whether to recover and move it, or simply tow it needs to be decided on the fly.
    3. Mission will be real-time run for first 3 days (archive and PCR) then slow down the archives and continue PCR.