Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cruise Planning Synopsis
KN210-02 | |
Ship | |
| R/V Knorr | |
Cruise Party | |
| Lisa Beal: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL USA 33149 +1 305 421 4093 lbeal@rsmas.miami.edu | |
| - added Lisa Beal as Chief Scientist on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added Lisa Beal as Principal Investigator on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway |
Departure: Feb 13, 2013 | |
| Cape Town | |
Arrival: Mar 3, 2013 | |
| Cape Town | |
Operations Area | |
| Southwest Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of South Africa, near East London. | |
| - Southwest Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of South Africa, near East London. on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Lat/Lon: 34° 0.0′ S / 28° 0.0′ E | |
| - set lat to 34° 0.0′ S, set lon to 28° 0.0′ E on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Depth Range: 50 / 5000 | |
| - set min to 50, set max to 5000 on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? | South Africa |
| - South Africa on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Are visas or special travel documents required? | no |
| - set to no on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
Science Objectives | |
| ACT: To monitor the volume transport of the Agulhas Current for three years off East London, South Africa. Cruise in February 2013 is the final of three ACT cruises. | |
| - ACT: To monitor the volume transport of the Agulhas Current for three years off East London, South Africa. Cruise in February 2013 is the final of three ACT cruises. on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
Science Activities | |
| Recover twelve moorings across the Agulhas Current: Seven full-depth current meter moorings over the continental slope, four C-PIES moorings at >4000 m depth, and one tide gauge in shallow water on the shelf.
Occupy 40 CTD stations - 20 during round-the-clock CTD operations fo a synoptic section, and another 20 at night between mooring recovery operations. | |
| - Recover twelve moorings across the Agulhas Current: Seven full-depth current meter moorings over the continental slope, four C-PIES moorings at >4000 m depth, and one tide gauge in shallow water on the shelf.
Occupy 40 CTD stations - 20 during round-the-clock CTD operations fo a synoptic section, and another 20 at night between mooring recovery operations. on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
Additional Info | |
| Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference | |
| - Teleconference on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Meeting Notes: 5 Nov, 2pm EST | |
| - 5 Nov, 2pm EST on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Media personnel on board: Video, Writer | |
| - Video, Writer on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| Dallas Murphy is the author of narrative non-fiction books about the ocean and has participated in over ten research cruises as outreach coordinator. Valery Lyman is a videographer and photographer. | |
| - Dallas Murphy is the author of narrative non-fiction books about the ocean and has participated in over ten research cruises as outreach coordinator. Valery Lyman is a videographer and photographer. on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
Stations: | |
Supporting documentation: | |
| »ACT0213_ArrayDiagram.pdf | |
| »KN210-20_Beal_Deck_Plan_3.1.JPG | |
| »ACT0213_cruiseplan.pdf | |
| »ACT0213_MooringDiagrams.pdf | |
| »kn_sciberth_ACT0213.pdf | |
| »m407_A.doc | |
| »m408.pdf | |
| »m409_C.doc | |
| »m410_D.doc | |
| »m411.pdf | |
| »m412_F.doc | |
| »m413_G.doc | |
| »ACTchart_far.pdf | |
| - added ACT0213_ArrayDiagram.pdf on Feb 6, 2013 9:47 AM by Chad Smith | |
| - added KN210-20_Beal_Deck_Plan_3.1.JPG on Jan 29, 2013 12:19 PM by Chad Smith | |
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| - added ACT0213_ArrayDiagram.pdf on Jan 29, 2013 12:17 PM by Chad Smith | |
| - added ACT0213_cruiseplan.pdf on Jan 29, 2013 12:17 PM by Chad Smith | |
| - added ACT0213_MooringDiagrams.pdf on Jan 29, 2013 12:17 PM by Chad Smith | |
| - added kn_sciberth_ACT0213.pdf on Jan 29, 2013 12:17 PM by Chad Smith | |
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| - added m407_A.doc on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m408.pdf on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m409_C.doc on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m410_D.doc on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m411.pdf on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m412_F.doc on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added m413_G.doc on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added ACTchart_far.pdf on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |
| - added Beal_Deck_Plan_3.0.JPG on Jan 16, 2013 11:22 AM by Chad Smith | |
| - added Beal_Deck_Plan_3.0.JPG on Jan 16, 2013 11:20 AM by Chad Smith | |
| - added Van_locations_Beal_&_Kujawinski_DRAFT_2.0.JPG on Jan 10, 2013 9:16 AM by Chad Smith | |
| - added Van_locations_Beal_&_Kujawinski_DRAFT_1.0.JPG on Jan 9, 2013 1:54 PM by Chad Smith | |
Funding |
| Funding Agency: NSF | |
| Grant or contract number: 0850891 |
Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Knorr |
Shipboard Equipment | |||||||||||
| Bathymetry System 12 kHz, | |||||||||||
| ADCP 300 kHz, | |||||||||||
| Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz , | |||||||||||
| ADCP 75 kHz | |||||||||||
| -added ADCP 75 kHz on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added ADCP 300 kHz on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Shipboard Communication | |||||||||||
| Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis?, | |||||||||||
| Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet | |||||||||||
| -added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis? on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
CTD/Water Sampling | |||||||||||
| SBE43 oxygen sensor, | |||||||||||
| 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors | |||||||||||
| -added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Critical CTD Sensors | |||||||||||
| CTD operations by Scripps ODF | |||||||||||
| - added CTD operations by Scripps ODF on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
CTD-Related Equipment | |||||||||||
Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP)  | |||||||||||
| -added Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP) on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Hydrographic Analysis Equipment | |||||||||||
| Salinometer | |||||||||||
| -added Salinometer on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
MET Sensors | |||||||||||
| Barometric Pressure, | |||||||||||
| Air temperature, | |||||||||||
| Relative Humidity, | |||||||||||
| Wind speed and direction | |||||||||||
| -added Air temperature on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Barometric Pressure on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Relative Humidity on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Wind speed and direction on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| Storage Notes: Mooring recovery gear to be pre loaded on Knorr in US. | |||||||||||
| - changed from | |||||||||||
| - added Mooring recovery gear to be pre loaded on Knorr in US. on Nov 7, 2012 8:32 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
| Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
| - added no on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| How many nets? | 0 | ||||||||||
| How many tansponders? | 0 | ||||||||||
| Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation? | yes | ||||||||||
| - added yes on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| Navigation Notes: | |||||||||||
Winches | |||||||||||
| Mooring / TSE winch, | |||||||||||
| CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire | |||||||||||
| -added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| -added Mooring / TSE winch on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| Winch Notes: | |||||||||||
| Wire Notes: | |||||||||||
Standard Oceanographic Cables | |||||||||||
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Portable Vans | |||||||||||
| Chemical Storage Van | |||||||||||
| -added Chemical Storage Van on Nov 7, 2012 8:32 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Specialized Deck Equipment | |||||||||||
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Over the Side Equipment | |||||||||||
| Will you be bringing any equipment (winches, blocks, etc.) that lowers instruments over the side? | yes | ||||||||||
| Details: Deck Box | |||||||||||
| - added Deck Box on Nov 7, 2012 8:32 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Special Requirements | |||||||||||
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Additional Cruise Items/Activities | |||||||||||
| Explosive Devices: | no | ||||||||||
| Portable Air Compressors: | no | ||||||||||
| Flammable Gases: | no | ||||||||||
| Small Boat Operations: | no | ||||||||||
| SCUBA Diving Operations: | no | ||||||||||
Hazardous Material | |||||||||||
| Will hazardous material be utilized? | yes | ||||||||||
| - changed from | |||||||||||
| - added no on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| Describe deployment method and quantity: hazardous materials are contained within batteries. | |||||||||||
| - added hazardous materials are contained within batteries. on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
Radioactive Material | |||||||||||
| Radioiosotopes: | no | ||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||
| Is night time work anticipated on this cruise? | yes | ||||||||||
| - added yes on Nov 7, 2012 8:31 AM by Eric Benway | |||||||||||
| Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): | |||||||||||
| Other required equipment and special needs: | |||||||||||
Checklist & Notes |
Checklist | |
| U.S. Customs Form: | no |
| - added no on Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |
| Diplomatic Clearance: | no |
| - added no on Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |
| Date Submitted: | |
| Date Approved: | |
| Agent Information: | |
| South Africa John T. Rennie & Sons 19th Floor, No 1 Thibault Square Cape Town 8001 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Contact: Megan Gobey, Cell phone: 27 (83) 3833270 Phone: 27 21 419 8660 Fax: 27 21 413 0290 Email: cpt@rennies.co.za megang@rennies.co.za Woods Hole Chad Smith Assistant Marine Operations Coordinator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 38 Water Street MS #37 Woods Hole, MA 02543 Office: (508)-289-3811 Email: csmith@whoi.edu | |
| - added South Africa John T. Rennie & Sons 19th Floor, No 1 Thibault Square Cape Town 8001 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Contact: Megan Gobey, Cell phone: 27 (83) 3833270 Phone: 27 21 419 8660 Fax: 27 21 413 0290 Email: cpt@rennies.co.za megang@rennies.co.za Woods Hole Chad Smith Assistant Marine Operations Coordinator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 38 Water Street MS #37 Woods Hole, MA 02543 Office: (508)-289-3811 Email: csmith@whoi.eduon Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |
| Countries: | |
| Notes: | |
Customs forms (4455) Due January 11th to csmith@whoi.edu
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- added Customs forms (4455) Due January 11th to csmith@whoi.edu
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| Isotope Use Approval: | no |
| - added no on Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |
| Isotope Notes: | |
| SCUBA Diving: | no |
| - added no on Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |
Checklist | |
| SSSG Tech: | |
| Catie Graver, Amy Simoneau | |
| - removed answer | |
| - added Catie Graver, Amy Simoneau on Jan 7, 2013 9:55 AM by Chad Smith | |