Status history for CHARS

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Date Operational? Description/reason Last updated by
Aug. 27, 2025, 7:25 p.m. Yes suntracker enclosure power restored (batteries replaced) solar measurements resume. orfeo
Aug. 25, 2025, 9:20 p.m. No currently non-operational due to power failure to suntracker cover e_mcgee
July 15, 2025, 1:43 p.m. Yes suntracker operation returned on 14th July 2025 @ 16:22 UTC orfeo
July 14, 2025, 1:29 p.m. No Suntracker lost communications . need to reset device with onsite help. orfeo
June 23, 2025, 3:29 p.m. Yes Suntracker is operation after doing reset on tracker electronics box. Measurements resumed. orfeo
June 20, 2025, 6:18 p.m. No We've lost contact with the suntracker but hope a quick physical reset of the tracker will return operations orfeo
May 15, 2025, 9 p.m. Yes Suntracker operational and blockage removed from emission input. overpasses welcome. orfeo
May 14, 2025, 8:09 p.m. No Bruker A547-N Suntracker operational but emission periscope/ray connector is blocked - no measurements orfeo
May 13, 2025, 9:03 p.m. No Bruker A547-N Suntracker no operational - investigating orfeo
Oct. 3, 2024, 6:39 p.m. Yes As of September 24, 2024, measurements can be made remotely using OPUS; work is continuing on development of HERC/OWL system strong
Oct. 3, 2024, 6:37 p.m. No September 13-23, 2024: Site visit including 125HR alignment by Gregor Surawicz strong
Oct. 3, 2024, 6:36 p.m. No July 22 - August 7, 2024: Site visit, including installation of IFS 125HR in customized container with Kevin Loran and Kamran Vosoughi strong
Oct. 3, 2024, 6:34 p.m. No May 23-28, 2024: Initial site visit to Cambridge Bay to prepare for summer installation strong