Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


KN216-02

Ship

R/V Knorr

Cruise Party

Nicholas Makris: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator
MIT 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA USA 02139
+1 617 999 0467
makris@mit.edu
- added Nicholas Makris as Chief Scientist on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
- added Nicholas Makris as Principal Investigator on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Departure: Feb 18, 2014

Alesund

Arrival: Mar 11, 2014

Tromso

Operations Area

Norwegian Territorial waters from Alesung to Northeastern Extreme
- Norwegian Territorial waters from Alesung to Northeastern Extreme on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Lat/Lon: 62° 28.5′ N / 6° 12.0′ E
- set lat to 62° 28.5′ N, set lon to 6° 12.0′ E on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Depth Range: roughly 50 m / 2000 or more
- set min to roughly 50 m, set max to 2000 or more on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? Norway
- Norway on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Are visas or special travel documents required? no
- set to no on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Science Objectives

Conduct Ocean Acoustic Waveguide Remote Sensing Experiments in the Nordic Seas. One component will be to reveal the currently unknown behavior of many keystone fish species during mass migrations and spawning.
- Conduct Ocean Acoustic Waveguide Remote Sensing Experiments in the Nordic Seas. One component will be to reveal the currently unknown behavior of many keystone fish species during mass migrations and spawning. on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Science Activities

Towed array sensing and coordination with a Norwegian research vessel using conventional fisheries acoustics and capture trawl gear.
- Towed array sensing and coordination with a Norwegian research vessel using conventional fisheries acoustics and capture trawl gear. on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Meeting Notes: Oct 8 or 9 will work. For Oct 9 needs to be between 9am-1pm or after 3:30 pm.
- Oct 8 or 9 will work. For Oct 9 needs to be between 9am-1pm or after 3:30 pm. on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

»MOB_PLAN_-_Makris.pdf
»FORA_on_deck_Oceanus.JPG
»Makris_2014_RV_Knorr_cruise_track.jpg
»Makris_Precruise_Agenda_KN215.docx
»met.docx
»PSU-FORA_KOS.ppt
»FORA-levelwind.pdf
»FORA_DECK_PLATES.doc
»FORA_Turning_Block_Pics_with_Dimensions1.pdf
- added MOB_PLAN_-_Makris.pdf on Jan 13, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added Makris_2014_RV_Knorr_cruise_track.jpg on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added FORA-levelwind.pdf on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added FORA_on_deck_Oceanus.JPG on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added Makris_Precruise_Agenda_KN215.docx on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added met.docx on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added PSU-FORA_KOS.ppt on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added FORA_DECK_PLATES.doc on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith
- added FORA_Turning_Block_Pics_with_Dimensions1.pdf on Jan 9, 2014 9:10 AM by Chad Smith

Funding

Funding Agency: ONR/NAVY
Grant or contract number: Nordic Seas/N00014-12-1-0128

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Knorr


Science Van 1 Revisions
-added Science Van1 on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Shipboard Equipment

Bathymetry System 12 kHz,
ADCP 300 kHz,
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21),
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,
ADCP 75 kHz,
Deionized Water System,
Science Underway Seawater System,
12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use,
Multibeam ,
Transducer well for visiting instrumentation
-added 12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added ADCP 300 kHz on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added ADCP 75 kHz on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Deionized Water System on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Multibeam on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Transducer well for visiting instrumentation on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Shipboard Communication

Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis?,
Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis?,
Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program?,
Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis? on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis? on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

CTD/Water Sampling

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 Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Critical CTD Sensors

CTD-Related Equipment

Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP)
-added Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP) on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Hydrographic Analysis Equipment

Salinometer
-added Salinometer on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

MET Sensors

Barometric Pressure,
Air temperature,
Precipitation,
Relative Humidity,
Wind speed and direction,
Short Wave Solar Radiation
-added Air temperature on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Barometric Pressure on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Precipitation on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Relative Humidity on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
-added Wind speed and direction on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Storage Notes:

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation?no
- added no on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Navigation

GPS
-added GPS on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Navigation Notes:
Winch Notes:
Wire Notes:

Standard Oceanographic Cables

Slip ring required? no Number of conductors: 
Non-standard wire required? no Type: 
Traction winch required? no Describe: 

Specialized Deck Equipment

Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required: no Type: 
Cruise Specific Science Winch Required: no Type: 
Nets Required: no Type: 

Over the Side Equipment

Will you be bringing any equipment (winches, blocks, etc.) that lowers instruments over the side? no

Special Requirements

Elecrical Power: no Identify: 
Equipment Handling: no Identify: 
Inter/intraship Communications: no Identify: 
Science Stowage: no Identify: 
Water: no Identify: 

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?no
- added no on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?yes
- added yes on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
Other required equipment and special needs:
OAWRS vertical source array, OAWRS Horizontal Receiver array
- added OAWRS vertical source array, OAWRS Horizontal Receiver array on Jan 9, 2014 9:09 AM by Chad Smith

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: yes
- added yes on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Diplomatic Clearance: yes
- added yes on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
Woods Hole
Chad Smith
WHOI
266 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543 Office: (508)-289-3811 Email: csmith@whoi.edu
Norway: AlesundMaster R/V Ship Name
Attn: Scientist’s Name
c/o Eimskip - CTG
Brunholm gata 1
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Contacts:

Jan Magne
Mobile: +47 97 99 16 25 

Email: jmg@eimskip.no

Address for small packages:

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
Eimskip-ctg
Brunholm gata 1
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Address for large shipments:

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
Tyrholm-farstad
c/o Eimskip
Nedre strandgate
Skutvikterminalen
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Norway: Tromso

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
c/o Eimskip - CTG AS
Strandveien 106
N-9006 Tromso
NORWAY

Contacts:

Kaj-Tore Nilsen
Phone: +47 97 99 16 10
Mobile:  +47 97 99 15 76
Fax:      +47 76 11 16 19 
Email: ktn@eimskip.no

Thomas Jenssen
Mobile:  +47 97 99 16 14
Email: tsj@eimskip.no
- added Woods Hole
Chad Smith
WHOI
266 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543 Office: (508)-289-3811 Email: csmith@whoi.edu
Norway: AlesundMaster R/V Ship Name
Attn: Scientist’s Name
c/o Eimskip - CTG
Brunholm gata 1
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Contacts:

Jan Magne
Mobile: +47 97 99 16 25 

Email: jmg@eimskip.no

Address for small packages:

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
Eimskip-ctg
Brunholm gata 1
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Address for large shipments:

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
Tyrholm-farstad
c/o Eimskip
Nedre strandgate
Skutvikterminalen
6004 Alesund
NORWAY

Norway: Tromso

Master R/V Knorr
Attn: Dr. Nicolas Makris
c/o Eimskip - CTG AS
Strandveien 106
N-9006 Tromso
NORWAY

Contacts:

Kaj-Tore Nilsen
Phone: +47 97 99 16 10
Mobile:  +47 97 99 15 76
Fax:      +47 76 11 16 19 
Email: ktn@eimskip.no

Thomas Jenssen
Mobile:  +47 97 99 16 14
Email: tsj@eimskip.no
on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Countries:
Norway
United States
- added Norway
United States
on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Notes:
Customs forms must be submitted to csmith@whoi.edu no later than close of business on 1/30/2014

Failiure to file risks a Federal fines and seizure
- added Customs forms must be submitted to csmith@whoi.edu no later than close of business on 1/30/2014

Failiure to file risks a Federal fines and seizure
on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Isotope Use Approval: no
- added no on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Isotope Notes:
SCUBA Diving: no
- added no on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith

Checklist

SSSG Tech:
Amy Simoneau, David Simms
- added Amy Simoneau, David Simms on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith
Pre Mobilization and main loading to take place at Woods Hole prior to departure.
Outside crane and truck required for the loading of the FORA array
- added Pre Mobilization and main loading to take place at Woods Hole prior to departure.
Outside crane and truck required for the loading of the FORA array
on Jan 9, 2014 10:09 AM by Chad Smith