Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


KN224

Ship

R/V Knorr

Cruise Party

Paul Matthias: Principal Investigator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution LOSOS 213, MS#57 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543
+1 508 289 3672
pmatthias@whoi.edu

Albert Plueddemann: Chief Scientist
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Clark 202A, MS#29 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543
+1 508 289 2789
aplueddemann@whoi.edu
- added Albert Plueddemann as Chief Scientist on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
- added Paul Matthias as Principal Investigator on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Departure: Dec 10, 2014

Woods Hole

Arrival: Dec 16, 2014

Woods Hole

Operations Area

Continental Shelf and Slope south of New England
- Continental Shelf and Slope south of New England on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Lat/Lon: 40° 0.0′ N / 71° 0.0′ W
- set lat to 40° 0.0′ N, set lon to 71° 0.0′ W on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Depth Range: 90 / 500
- set min to 90, set max to 500 on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? no

Science Objectives

This cruise represents the third major infrastructure deployment for the Pioneer Array of the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The Pioneer Array will include a network of moorings and autonomous robotic vehicles to monitor waters of the continental shelf and slope south of New England and, in particular, the shelfbreak front where nutrients and other properties are exchanged between the coast and the deep ocean. Data from the Pioneer Array will provide new insights into coastal ocean processes such as shelf/slope nutrient exchange, air-sea property exchange, carbon cycling, and ocean acidification that are important to the New England shelf, and to continental shelf ecosystems around the world. For further information, see http://www.oceanobservatories.org.
- This cruise represents the third major infrastructure deployment for the Pioneer Array of the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The Pioneer Array will include a network of moorings and autonomous robotic vehicles to monitor waters of the continental shelf and slope south of New England and, in particular, the shelfbreak front where nutrients and other properties are exchanged between the coast and the deep ocean. Data from the Pioneer Array will provide new insights into coastal ocean processes such as shelf/slope nutrient exchange, air-sea property exchange, carbon cycling, and ocean acidification that are important to the New England shelf, and to continental shelf ecosystems around the world. For further information, see http://www.oceanobservatories.org. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Science Activities

The Pioneer-3B cruise has 8 main objectives and 4 ancillary objectives. The main objectives can be grouped into four categories: 1) Deploy 3 Coastal Surface Moorings (CSMs), 2) Deploy 2 Coastal Surface Piercing Profilers (CSPPs), 3) Perform mooring service (full or partial recovery, possible redeployment) of Coastal Profiler Moorings (CPMs), 4) Perform field evaluation activities, including CTD casts with water sampling. The ancillary objectives are 1) Recover a glider near the Offshore site, 2) Compare buoy and shipboard data, 3) Conduct cross-shelf CTD surveys in the vicinity of the moored array, and 4) Conduct surveys using shipboard sensors (ADCP, thermosalinograph, multibeam) in the Pioneer moored array region.
- The Pioneer-3B cruise has 8 main objectives and 4 ancillary objectives. The main objectives can be grouped into four categories: 1) Deploy 3 Coastal Surface Moorings (CSMs), 2) Deploy 2 Coastal Surface Piercing Profilers (CSPPs), 3) Perform mooring service (full or partial recovery, possible redeployment) of Coastal Profiler Moorings (CPMs), 4) Perform field evaluation activities, including CTD casts with water sampling. The ancillary objectives are 1) Recover a glider near the Offshore site, 2) Compare buoy and shipboard data, 3) Conduct cross-shelf CTD surveys in the vicinity of the moored array, and 4) Conduct surveys using shipboard sensors (ADCP, thermosalinograph, multibeam) in the Pioneer moored array region. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Visit WHOI
- Visit WHOI on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Meeting Notes: Meeting scheduled Mon 11/24
- Meeting scheduled Mon 11/24 on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

»Spill_Kit_KIT262-NewPig.pdf
»3204-00304_Pioneer_3_Leg_2_Cruise_Plan_2014-11-30_Ver_1-02.pdf
»MSDS_nitrogen_gas.pdf
»MSDS_Methanol_Fuel_63percent.pdf
»3350-00004_Methanol_Fuel_Spill_Response.pdf
»3350-00003_Methanol_Fuel_Cell_Drain_Procedure.pdf
»3350-00002_Methanol_Fuel_Cell_Fill_Procedure.pdf
»3350-00001_Surface_Buoy_Recovery_Procedure.pdf
»OOI_Methanol_msds.php.pdf
»Pioneer_3(B)_Projected_Deckload_Rev_1_0.xls
»Precruise_Agenda_KN224_Pioneer.pdf
»Pioneer_3(B)_RV_KNORR_DECK_LAY_OUT_rev_1_41014_2004_dwg.pdf
»Pioneer3_L2_waypoints1.xls
»Pioneer_CTD_HAZMAT_list_with_MSDS.pdf
- added MSDS_nitrogen_gas.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added MSDS_Methanol_Fuel_63percent.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added Spill_Kit_KIT262-NewPig.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:53 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3204-00304_Pioneer_3_Leg_2_Cruise_Plan_2014-11-30_Ver_1-02.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:53 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3350-00004_Methanol_Fuel_Spill_Response.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3350-00003_Methanol_Fuel_Cell_Drain_Procedure.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3350-00002_Methanol_Fuel_Cell_Fill_Procedure.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3350-00001_Surface_Buoy_Recovery_Procedure.pdf on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added OOI_Methanol_msds.php.pdf on Nov 26, 2014 12:01 PM by Eric Benway
- added Pioneer_3(B)_Projected_Deckload_Rev_1_0.xls on Nov 24, 2014 10:43 AM by Chad Smith
- added Precruise_Agenda_KN224_Pioneer.pdf on Nov 24, 2014 10:43 AM by Chad Smith
- added Pioneer_3(B)_RV_KNORR_DECK_LAY_OUT_rev_1_41014_2004_dwg.pdf on Nov 24, 2014 10:43 AM by Chad Smith
- added Pioneer3_L2_waypoints1.xls on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
- 3204-00304_Pioneer_3_Leg_2_Cruise_Plan_2014-11-21_Ver_1-01.doc on Dec 1, 2014 2:52 PM by Chad Smith
- added 3204-00304_Pioneer_3_Leg_2_Cruise_Plan_2014-11-21_Ver_1-01.doc on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
- added Pioneer_CTD_HAZMAT_list_with_MSDS.pdf on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: OOI

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Knorr


Science Van 1 Revisions
-added Science Van1 on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Shipboard Equipment

Bathymetry System 12 kHz,
ADCP 300 kHz,
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21),
ADCP 75 kHz,
Science Underway Seawater System,
Multibeam
-added ADCP 300 kHz on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added ADCP 75 kHz on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Multibeam on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Shipboard Communication

Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

CTD/Water Sampling

Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength),
SBE43 oxygen sensor,
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,
Biospherical underwater PAR (1000m depth limit) with reference Surface PAR,
Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Biospherical underwater PAR (1000m depth limit) with reference Surface PAR on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Critical CTD Sensors

Hydrographic Analysis Equipment

Oxygen Sample Bottles (available in 150 ml sizes) ,
Salinometer ,
Dissolved Oxygen Titration System (Brinkmann Titrator),
Salt Bottles (2 cases of 125 ml provided)
-added Dissolved Oxygen Titration System (Brinkmann Titrator) on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Salinometer on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Salt Bottles (2 cases of 125 ml provided) on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Oxygen Sample Bottles (available in 150 ml sizes) on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 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 Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Barometric Pressure on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Precipitation on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Relative Humidity on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Wind speed and direction on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Sample Storage

Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea.
-added Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Storage Notes: Freezer is backup for chlorophyll and nutrient samples
- added Freezer is backup for chlorophyll and nutrient samples on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation?no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Navigation Notes:

Winches

Other Portable Winch,
Trawl Winch with 9/16th trawl wire,
CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Other Portable Winch on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
-added Trawl Winch with 9/16th trawl wire on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Winch Notes: Science party to bring split-drum TSE winch and Lantec heavy lift winch
- added Science party to bring split-drum TSE winch and Lantec heavy lift winch on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Wire Notes: CTD winch for 24 bottle rosette, CTD winch for release/linepack tests, TSE winch for mooring wire deploy/recover, Lantec winch for anchor raise/lower.
- added CTD winch for 24 bottle rosette, CTD winch for release/linepack tests, TSE winch for mooring wire deploy/recover, Lantec winch for anchor raise/lower. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

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: yes Type: Lantec and TSE winch, tuggers
Cruise Specific Science Winch Required: no Type: 
Nets Required: no Type: 
Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Revisions

- Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required? : changed from no to yes on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
- Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required? : added no on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
- Type : added Lantec and TSE winch, tuggers on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Over the Side Equipment

Will you be bringing any equipment (winches, blocks, etc.) that lowers instruments over the side? yes
Details:
See wire notes above.
- added See wire notes above. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Special Requirements

Elecrical Power: yes Identify: TSE winch, Lantec winch, rigging van
Equipment Handling: no Identify: 
Inter/intraship Communications: no Identify: 
Science Stowage: no Identify: 
Water: no Identify: 
Electrical Power Revisions

- Electrical Power : changed from no to yes on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
- Electrical Power : added no on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
- Identify : added TSE winch, Lantec winch, rigging van on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Additional Cruise Items/Activities

Explosive Devices:no
Portable Air Compressors:no
Flammable Gases:no
Small Boat Operations:yes
SCUBA Diving Operations:no

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?yes
- added yes on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Describe deployment method and quantity:
1000 l Methanol fuel bladder in surface mooring buoy. Standard mooring deployment methods.
- added 1000 l Methanol fuel bladder in surface mooring buoy. Standard mooring deployment methods. on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?yes
- added yes on Nov 24, 2014 8:33 AM by Chad Smith
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
Other required equipment and special needs:

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Diplomatic Clearance: no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
Woods Hole

Chad Smith

Assistant Marine Operations Coordinator

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Office: (508)-289-3811

Mobile: (617)-999-4163

Email: csmith@whoi.edu

Mail:

R/V Knorr / Dr. Plueddemann

C/O Chad Smith

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

266 Woods Hole Rd

Woods Hole, MA

02543

- added Woods Hole

Chad Smith

Assistant Marine Operations Coordinator

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Office: (508)-289-3811

Mobile: (617)-999-4163

Email: csmith@whoi.edu

Mail:

R/V Knorr / Dr. Plueddemann

C/O Chad Smith

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

266 Woods Hole Rd

Woods Hole, MA

02543

 on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Countries:
USA
- added USA on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Notes:
N/A
- added N/A on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Isotope Use Approval: no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Isotope Notes:
N/A
- added N/A on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
SCUBA Diving: no
- added no on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith

Checklist

SSSG Tech:
Amy Simoneau, Ellen Roosen, Robbie Laird
- changed from Amy Simoneau, Ellen Roosen, Robbie Laird to TBD on Nov 24, 2014 8:47 AM by Chad Smith
- added Amy Simoneau, Ellen Roosen, Robbie Laird on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
  • Loading to begin Saturday the 8th
  • Staging of equipment will take place on Iselin Pier, Point of Contact Doug Handy (dhandy@whoi.edu)
  • Pall's Mall Area to be avoided
- added
  • Loading to begin Saturday the 8th
  • Staging of equipment will take place on Iselin Pier, Point of Contact Doug Handy (dhandy@whoi.edu)
  • Pall's Mall Area to be avoided
 on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith
Precruise Meeting: Monday 11/24/14 @ 11:30 AM
Marine Operations Conference Room
- added Precruise Meeting: Monday 11/24/14 @ 11:30 AM
Marine Operations Conference Room on Nov 24, 2014 9:11 AM by Chad Smith