Sim dies
Topic: Running simulation (sim) dives for testing
Last Updated 2024-09-15
- Set up the basestation as you would for a real mission. This means either use
NewMission.pyon seaglider.pub/basestation3 or be sure to clean up the home directory (withMoveData.py) on the OSU basestation. If this is not done, all existing dive files in that directory WILL BE OVERWRITTEN!!- Name this following the basestation format with
YYYY-MM-DD_sim_divesso that they sort in proper order
- Name this following the basestation format with
- Use
Test Launchfrom the Seaglider serial menu - Upload a
cmdfilethat has$SIM_W,0.1(for 10 cm/s dives)- There may be a
$SIM_PITCHparameter depending on Rev B/Rev E? Need to look into this…
- There may be a
- Can leave the serial cable connected or disconnect as normal
- The glider will call and upload files via Iridium like normal
- If no sky access, can set
$N_NO_SURFACEto a large negative number. The glider will skip Iridium/GPS so dives must be monitored via serial cable and files will have to be retrieved via serial after the sim dives are complete
- If no sky access, can set
- Make sure to start another new mission on the basestation when actually launching!