Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


AT26-21

Ship

R/V Atlantis

Cruise Party

Andrew Armstrong: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator
24 Colovos Road Durham, New Hampshire USA 03824
+1 603 862 4559
andy.armstrong@noaa.gov
- added Andrew Armstrong as Chief Scientist on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
- added Andrew Armstrong as Principal Investigator on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Departure: Sep 23, 2014

Astoria, Oregon

Arrival: Oct 12, 2014

San Francisco, California

Operations Area

Mendocino Ridge
- Mendocino Ridge on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
Lat/Lon: 40° 20.0′ N / 130° 45.0′ W
- set lat to 40° 20.0′ N, set lon to 130° 45.0′ W on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
Depth Range: 1000 / 5000
- set min to 1000, set max to 5000 on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? no

Science Objectives

Complete multibeam bathymetry of Mendocino Ridge to western limit of 2500-m isobath

-

Complete multibeam bathymetry of Mendocino Ridge to western limit of 2500-m isobath

 on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Science Activities

Multibeam echo sounder data acquisition and processing, possible CTD cast(s), subbottom profiler data recording and processing, XBT and XSV deployment
- Multibeam echo sounder data acquisition and processing, possible CTD cast(s), subbottom profiler data recording and processing, XBT and XSV deployment on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
- on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NOAA
Grant or contract number: 000001

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

Sippican XBT System (Mark 21),
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,
Multibeam ,
Navigation - Position
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
-added Multibeam on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
-added Navigation - Position on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Shipboard Communication

Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

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 Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway

Critical CTD Sensors

Storage Notes:

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?no
- added no on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway

Navigation

GPS
-added GPS on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
Navigation Notes: Best available GPS navigation and integrated POS/MV attitude for multibeam system.
- added Best available GPS navigation and integrated POS/MV attitude for multibeam system. on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway

Winches

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
Winch Notes:

Wire use and application

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway
Winch Notes: just CTD .322 being used.
- added just CTD .322 being used. on Sep 4, 2014 2:45 PM by Laura Stolp
- removed answer just CTD .322 being used. on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
- added just CTD .322 being used. on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway

Standard Oceanographic Cables

Slip ring required? no
Non-standard wire required? no
Traction winch required? no

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? yes
Details: Only XBT's being launched and CTD casts (estimate 1 to 4 casts)
- added Only XBT's being launched and CTD casts (estimate 1 to 4 casts) on Sep 4, 2014 2:45 PM by Laura Stolp
- removed answer Only XBT's being launched and CTD casts (estimate 1 to 4 casts) on Jul 22, 2014 9:55 AM by Eric Benway
- added Only XBT's being launched and CTD casts (estimate 1 to 4 casts) on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway

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 Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?no
- added no on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):

24-hr multibeam data acquisition and periodic XBT deployments

- added

24-hr multibeam data acquisition and periodic XBT deployments

 on Jul 22, 2014 9:58 AM by Eric Benway
Other required equipment and special needs:

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: no
- added no on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway
Diplomatic Clearance: no
- added no on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
ASTORIA OREGON Sept 22, 23.

For regular mail:

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport
819 Ohio Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804

Contact: Vasile Tudoran
Phone: (562) 882-5590
Fax: (562) 434-9800
Email: vtudoran@aol.com

**NOTE:  All packages and shipments should be sent to the following address with shipping notification sent to WHOI contacts, Ship's Agent and Esther Jones, contact information below:

Tami Herman, Facilities Manager / Finance Department
(503) 741-3332 (office)
(503) 298-0654 (cell)
(503) 741-3345 (fax)
tami@portofastoria.com

 Esther Jones, Administrative Assistant
(503) 741-3300 (Office)
admin@portofastoria.com

Port of Astoria Direct Line:  (503) 741-3300

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Port of Astoria
#10 Pier One
Suite 308
Astoria, OR   97103

Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications.  Shipping information for any equipment and supplies should be communicated to the Agent and to WHOI contacts.

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO CA, Oct 12, 13;

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport
819 Ohio Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804

Contact: Vasile Tudoran
Phone: (562) 882-5590
Fax: (562) 434-9800
Email: vtudoran@aol.com

Use the above address for mail only; must be delivered five days prior to ship arrival in San Francisco.

Shipping address for large items and or containers coming soon. 



Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts

- added ASTORIA OREGON Sept 22, 23.

For regular mail:

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport
819 Ohio Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804

Contact: Vasile Tudoran
Phone: (562) 882-5590
Fax: (562) 434-9800
Email: vtudoran@aol.com

**NOTE:  All packages and shipments should be sent to the following address with shipping notification sent to WHOI contacts, Ship's Agent and Esther Jones, contact information below:

Tami Herman, Facilities Manager / Finance Department
(503) 741-3332 (office)
(503) 298-0654 (cell)
(503) 741-3345 (fax)
tami@portofastoria.com

 Esther Jones, Administrative Assistant
(503) 741-3300 (Office)
admin@portofastoria.com

Port of Astoria Direct Line:  (503) 741-3300

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Port of Astoria
#10 Pier One
Suite 308
Astoria, OR   97103

Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications.  Shipping information for any equipment and supplies should be communicated to the Agent and to WHOI contacts.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR SAN FRANCISCO CA, Oct 12, 13;

Master R/V ATLANTIS
Attn: Scientist's Name - AT26-21
c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport
819 Ohio Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804

Contact: Vasile Tudoran
Phone: (562) 882-5590
Fax: (562) 434-9800
Email: vtudoran@aol.com

Use the above address for mail only; must be delivered five days prior to ship arrival in San Francisco.

Shipping address for large items and or containers coming soon. 



Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts

 on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway
Countries:
Notes:
Isotope Use Approval: no
- added no on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway
Isotope Notes:
SCUBA Diving: no
- added no on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway

Checklist

SSSG Tech:
Dave Simms & Robb Hagg & Robbile Laird
- changed from Dave Simms & Robb Hagg & Robbile Laird to Dave Simms & Robb Hagg on Jul 22, 2014 10:03 AM by Eric Benway
- added Dave Simms & Robb Hagg & Robbile Laird on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway
Robb Hagg is 3rd supporting tech for MBeam.
- removed answer Robb Hagg is 3rd supporting tech for MBeam. on Jul 22, 2014 10:03 AM by Eric Benway
- added Robb Hagg is 3rd supporting tech for MBeam. on Sep 12, 2014 12:34 PM by Eric Benway