| | 8 | ''As you maybe aware (from conversations or from the recent data processing worshop at PML) our regular laboratory calibration showed that, over the past year, the sensitivity of the Eagle dropped to an unacceptable level for collecting data from the UK. We have an agreement for a replacement instrument (a Specim Fenix) which will be delivered at the end of the year. In the interim we will operarte loaned Eagle and Hawk sensors. Unfortunatelly, the final confirmation of arrangements was delayed in the recent political turmoil and these are yet to be despatched. Once they arrive in Gloucester we will have to calibrate the instruments, fit them into the aircraft and boresight them. This means that we will not be able to collect data next week. It is hoped that we will be able to collect data from the start of April but I will try to keep you informed. We will have a better idea of timmings once we have received the loaned Eagle and Hawk instruments at Gloucester.'' |