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.

2) document sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes in various parts of the ecosystem including on mats, basalts, etc.

3) dissolved manganese speciation in the water column

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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.

2) document sulfide and iron oxidizing microbes in various parts of the ecosystem including on mats, basalts, etc.

3) dissolved manganese speciation in the water column

on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith

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

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

Portable Vans

Chemical Storage Van
-added Chemical Storage Van on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith

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?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


Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?hydrothermal fluid samples and diffuse flow fluid samples. chimney and basalt samples. macrofauna. mats.
- added yes on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith
- added 12 V DC on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith
- added RS232 on Nov 8, 2016 3:05 PM by Chad Smith

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 no to yes on Mar 25, 2017 11:18 AM by Rick Chandler
- 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 Requested 3/23/17:
WITHIN 150 NM RADIUS OF 09-48N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 270000T MAR THRU 192400T APR 17 to Granted 3/25/17:
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: