Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cruise Planning Synopsis
AT37-11 Luther "Nanoparticles" | |
Ship | |
R/V Atlantis | |
Vehicles | |
HOV Alvin | |
- added HOV Alvin on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Cruise Party | |
George Luther: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator University of Delaware 700 Pilottown RD Lewes, DE USA 19958 +1 302 645 4208 luther@udel.edu | |
- added George Luther as Chief Scientist on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
- added George Luther as Principal Investigator on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith |
Departure: Mar 27, 2017 | |
Puntarenas, Costa Rica | |
Arrival: Apr 19, 2017 | |
Manzanillo, Mexico | |
Operations Area | |
Eastern Pacific Rise | |
- Eastern Pacific Rise on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Lat/Lon: 9° 50.105′ N / 104° 17.087′ W | |
- set lat to 9° 50.105′ N, set lon to 104° 17.087′ W on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Depth Range: 2400 / 2600 | |
- set min to 2400, set max to 2600 on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? | no |
- no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Are visas or special travel documents required? | no |
- set to no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Science Objectives | |
1) document the extent of nanoparticulate pyrite, other metal sulfide nanoparticulate phases and other iron nanoparticulate phases emanating from hydrothermal vents and diffuse flow regimes. | |
- 1) document the extent of nanoparticulate pyrite, other metal sulfide nanoparticulate phases and other iron nanoparticulate phases emanating from hydrothermal vents and diffuse flow regimes. | |
Science Activities | |
1. Sampling of hyrothermal vent fluids and plumes for chemistry and diffuse flow fluids for chemisry and for sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes 2. In situ voltammetry measurements using HOV Alvin 3. Samples will be analyzed aboard the Atlantis and processed for further analyses in the home laboratory. 4. Collection of different mat material and macrofauna; e.g., tubeworms, mussels, shrimp that may harbor sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes. 5. up to 4 CTD casts | |
- 1. Sampling of hyrothermal vent fluids and plumes for chemistry and diffuse flow fluids for chemisry and for sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes 2. In situ voltammetry measurements using HOV Alvin 3. Samples will be analyzed aboard the Atlantis and processed for further analyses in the home laboratory. 4. Collection of different mat material and macrofauna; e.g., tubeworms, mussels, shrimp that may harbor sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes. 5. up to 4 CTD casts on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Additional Info | |
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference | |
- Teleconference on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
- on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Media personnel on board: Video | |
- Video on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
I have spoken with Luis Lamar. | |
- I have spoken with Luis Lamar. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Stations: | |
Supporting documentation: | |
»Copy_of_vents-epr-7-07.xls | |
- added Copy_of_vents-epr-7-07.xls on Mar 23, 2017 11:16 AM by Chad Smith |
Funding |
Funding Agency: NSF | |
Grant or contract number: OCE-1558712 |
Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis |
Shipboard Equipment | |||||||||||
Deionized Water System, | |||||||||||
Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL, | |||||||||||
Navigation - Heading, | |||||||||||
Fume Hood, | |||||||||||
Navigation - Position | |||||||||||
-added Deionized Water System on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Fume Hood on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Navigation - Heading on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Navigation - Position on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Shipboard Communication | |||||||||||
Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet, | |||||||||||
Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? | |||||||||||
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
CTD/Water Sampling | |||||||||||
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors, | |||||||||||
SBE43 oxygen sensor, | |||||||||||
Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) | |||||||||||
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Critical CTD Sensors | |||||||||||
MET Sensors | |||||||||||
Barometric Pressure, | |||||||||||
Air temperature, | |||||||||||
Relative Humidity, | |||||||||||
Wind speed and direction, | |||||||||||
Short Wave Solar Radiation | |||||||||||
-added Air temperature on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Barometric Pressure on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Relative Humidity on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Wind speed and direction on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Sample Storage | |||||||||||
Climate Controlled Walk-in, | |||||||||||
Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft., | |||||||||||
Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea., | |||||||||||
Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft., | |||||||||||
Scientific Walk-in Freezer | |||||||||||
-added Climate Controlled Walk-in on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Storage Notes: | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
How many nets? | null | ||||||||||
How many tansponders? | null | ||||||||||
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
GPS, | |||||||||||
USBL | |||||||||||
-added GPS on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
-added USBL on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Navigation Notes: | |||||||||||
Winches | |||||||||||
CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire | |||||||||||
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Winch Notes: | |||||||||||
Winch Notes: | |||||||||||
Standard Oceanographic Cables | |||||||||||
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Portable Vans | |||||||||||
Chemical Storage Van | |||||||||||
-added Chemical Storage Van on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
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? | no | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Describe deployment method and quantity: We will process samples wit common acids and chemicals. MSDS forms have been provided when the Atlantis was loaded. Inert Nitrogen gas will be used. | |||||||||||
- added We will process samples wit common acids and chemicals. MSDS forms have been provided when the Atlantis was loaded. Inert Nitrogen gas will be used. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Radioactive Material | |||||||||||
Radioiosotopes: | no | ||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||
Is night time work anticipated on this cruise? | yes | ||||||||||
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): up to 4 CTD casts. We wish to have a transponder attached to better sample above the vent areas. | |||||||||||
- added up to 4 CTD casts. We wish to have a transponder attached to better sample above the vent areas. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |||||||||||
Other required equipment and special needs: |
Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin |
Site Survey | |
Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Navigation | |
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
How many nets? | null |
How many tansponders? | null |
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Vehicle Equipment | |
CTD, | |
Magnetometer, | |
Major (dual) pair water sampler(s) with ICL temperature probles, | |
Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack), | |
Rock collection baskets: 12" x 12" x 12" milk crates, | |
Rock collection baskets: 12" x 18" x 12" milk crates | |
-added CTD on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
-added Magnetometer on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
-added Major (dual) pair water sampler(s) with ICL temperature probles on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
-added Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack) on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 12" x 12" milk crates on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 18" x 12" milk crates on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
- added hydrothermal fluid samples and diffuse flow fluid samples. chimney and basalt samples. macrofauna. mats. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Elevators | |
Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface? | yes |
- changed from | |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
If yes, how many would you anticipate? | not likley |
- added not likley on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Science Supplied Equipment | |
Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before? | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
in situ voltammetry / electrochemical system (DLK) we have 2 systems - one works with RS232, the other works as a network. Both were tested in 2014 on the Alvin science certification cruise. The weights below are for the heaviest system. We are also bringing plastic syringes for sampling waters and PVC tubes to collect shrimp. | |
- added in situ voltammetry / electrochemical system (DLK) we have 2 systems - one works with RS232, the other works as a network. Both were tested in 2014 on the Alvin science certification cruise. The weights below are for the heaviest system. We are also bringing plastic syringes for sampling waters and PVC tubes to collect shrimp. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing? | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements? | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights. | |
Air weight of this equipment? | 75 |
- added 75 on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Water weight of this equipment? | 31.5 |
- added 31.5 on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin? | yes |
Voltage required | 12 V DC |
Power required | |
Data Interface | RS232 |
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual? | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Please provide power and comms specifics, wiring diagram, pinout, and wiring harness in advance of the cruise. | |
Does this equipment require hydraulic inputs from the vehicle? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements. | |
Does this equipment require manipulation? | yes |
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated:
There is a "wand" housing the electrodes that is placed by the Alvin pilots adjacent to sampling locations. | |
- added There is a "wand" housing the electrodes that is placed by the Alvin pilots adjacent to sampling locations. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
If yes, please describe how the equipment is intended for deployment: | |
If yes, will the equipment be disconnected from the vehicle and left in situ? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
How long will the deployment be? | |
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
If yes, please describe this equipment: | |
Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Hazardous Material | |
Will hazardous material be utilized? | no |
- added no on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Describe deployment method and quantity: | |
Additional Information | |
Brief operations description or comments: we have computers certified to operate in the Alvin sphere and that control the analyzers. | |
- added we have computers certified to operate in the Alvin sphere and that control the analyzers. on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith | |
Navy Clearance: Granted 3/25/17: WITHIN 150 NM RADIUS OF 09-48N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 270000T MAR THRU 192400T APR 17 | |
- changed from WITHIN 150 NM RADIUS OF 09-48N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 270000T MAR THRU 192400T APR 17 WITHIN 150 NM RADIUS OF 09-48N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 270000T MAR THRU 192400T APR 17 on Mar 25, 2017 11:18 AM by Rick Chandler | |
- added Requested 3/23/17: WITHIN 150 NM RADIUS OF 09-48N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 270000T MAR THRU 192400T APR 17 on Mar 23, 2017 11:34 AM by Rick Chandler |
Checklist & Notes |
Checklist | |
U.S. Customs Form: | no |
Diplomatic Clearance: | no |
Date Submitted: | |
Date Approved: | |
Agent Information: | |
Countries: | |
Notes: | |
Isotope Use Approval: | no |
Isotope Notes: | |
SCUBA Diving: | no |
Checklist | |
SSSG Tech: | |