Until 1792, he took readings three times a day, at 8am, 10am and 8pm.
The readings, taken just two days ago, did not show any such small structure.
He paused to take readings, and she caught up to him.
"It's not necessary to take specific readings at every single site," he said.
As the time of meeting drew near they took readings every minute.
In those days, there was no way to take continuous readings: everything had to be done by hand.
They're taking readings of it in order for the Federation to.
"I will be able to take accurate readings at that point."
Yet taking readings every four days or so is still regular, though less productive.
The captain had been trying to take special readings at the edge of the storm.