Last night was a very busy night. Today was the first science dive. After the first couple dives called engineering dives where the Alvin pilots make sure everything is operating smoothly, the scientists can add their equipment to the submersible for sampling. The Alvin ops team were working with the scientists to determine what would be used for sampling on the first dive, and it took a lot of last minute building and machining. Things don’t always go as planned and scientists enjoy making the technicians do more and more. It doesn’t bother me because I am enjoying the work and I am always learning from my superiors. There is a wealth of knowledge among the team members and I am always willing to lend a hand. We are quickly falling into a manageable routine, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
