Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


AT42-06: Gregg "OASIS"

Ship

R/V Atlantis

Vehicles

AUV Sentry, HOV Alvin
- added HOV Alvin on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added AUV Sentry on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Cruise Party

Daniel Fornari: Principal Investigator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Clark South 172B, MS#24 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543
+1 508 289 2857
dfornari@whoi.edu

Patricia Gregg: Principal Investigator, Chief Scientist
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign CAB, 605 E. Springfield Ave. Champaign, IL USA 61821
+1 217 244 6726
pgregg@illinois.edu

Michael Perfit: Principal Investigator
University of Florida USA
+1 352 392 2128
mperfit@ufl.edu
- added Patricia Gregg as Chief Scientist on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added Daniel Fornari as Principal Investigator on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added Patricia Gregg as Principal Investigator on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added Michael Perfit as Principal Investigator on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Departure: Dec 3, 2018

Manzanillo, MX

Arrival: Dec 20, 2018

San Diego, CA

Operations Area

8 20N Seamount chain: 8N to 9N and 105.5W to 104W and the 9 50N Segment of the EPR between 104 18W and 104 12W.
- 8 20N Seamount chain: 8N to 9N and 105.5W to 104W and the 9 50N Segment of the EPR between 104 18W and 104 12W. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Lat/Lon:
Depth Range: -1500 / -4000
- set min to -1500, set max to -4000 on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? No.
- No. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Are visas or special travel documents required? yes
- set to yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Objectives

The Expedition is broken into 2 phases. 

(1) OASIS Pt. 2
The first 4-days of science will be utilized to complete the objectives of the 2016 OASIS Expedition to the 8 20N Seamounts flanking the East Pacific Rise, north of the Siqueiros Fracture Zone. 

(2) Early Career Science Training Cruise
The second 4-days of science will be conducted at the 9 50N potential eruption location on the East Pacific Rise. We will spend 4 days mapping and characterizing the 9 50N segment to determine whether a recent eruption has occured. 

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The Expedition is broken into 2 phases. 

(1) OASIS Pt. 2
The first 4-days of science will be utilized to complete the objectives of the 2016 OASIS Expedition to the 8 20N Seamounts flanking the East Pacific Rise, north of the Siqueiros Fracture Zone. 

(2) Early Career Science Training Cruise
The second 4-days of science will be conducted at the 9 50N potential eruption location on the East Pacific Rise. We will spend 4 days mapping and characterizing the 9 50N segment to determine whether a recent eruption has occured. 

on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Activities

Part 1: OASIS, 8 20N Seamounts

The field program has two main components: Underway Geophysics and On-site Sample collection and detailed mapping. 

(1) Underway Geophysics - 1 North-South line on our way to the first OASIS station.
  • High-resolution Multibeam (need optimal swath width)
  • Shipboard, BGM-3 Gravity
(2) On Station Sampling and Detailed Mapping - 4 days
  • 4 DSV Alvin Dives
  • 3-4 AUV Sentry Dives, to be conducted primarily during night operations
  •  4-6 Dredge hauls, to be conducted during night operations
Part 2: Early Career Science Training Cruise

The field program is focused on Detailed Mapping and On-site Sample Collection

(1) Detailed Mapping
  • High-resolution Multibeam 
  • Shipboard, BGM-3 Gravity
  • 3-4 AUV Sentry Dives 
(2) On Station Sampling 
  • 4 DSV Alvin Dives
- Part 1: OASIS, 8 20N Seamounts

The field program has two main components: Underway Geophysics and On-site Sample collection and detailed mapping. 

(1) Underway Geophysics - 1 North-South line on our way to the first OASIS station.
  • High-resolution Multibeam (need optimal swath width)
  • Shipboard, BGM-3 Gravity
(2) On Station Sampling and Detailed Mapping - 4 days
  • 4 DSV Alvin Dives
  • 3-4 AUV Sentry Dives, to be conducted primarily during night operations
  •  4-6 Dredge hauls, to be conducted during night operations
Part 2: Early Career Science Training Cruise

The field program is focused on Detailed Mapping and On-site Sample Collection

(1) Detailed Mapping
  • High-resolution Multibeam 
  • Shipboard, BGM-3 Gravity
  • 3-4 AUV Sentry Dives 
(2) On Station Sampling 
  • 4 DSV Alvin Dives
on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Media personnel on board: Video, Writer
- Video, Writer on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Ken Kostel will be joining the cruise and handling media.
- Ken Kostel will be joining the cruise and handling media. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Stations:

  First station
  Distance: null
  Days: null
  Latitude: 8° 7.0’ N
  Longitude: 105° 44.3’ W
- added Name: First station, Lat: 8° 7.0’ N, Lon: 105° 44.3’ W, Distance: , Days: on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Supporting documentation:

Notes: *Please reference the "Precruise Agenda & Notes" document for information from the initial planning meeting. This document is the primary source of information for this expedition.
- -added *Please reference the "Precruise Agenda & Notes" document for information from the initial planning meeting. This document is the primary source of information for this expedition. on Jul 3, 2018 2:26 PM by Sarah Fuller

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: OCE1834843 and 1834797

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

Bathymetry System 12 kHz,
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21),
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,
Deionized Water System,
Science Underway Seawater System,
12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use,
Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL,
Navigation - Heading,
Multibeam ,
Fume Hood,
Navigation - Position,
Gravimeter
-removed Relay Transponder for Wire Use on Oct 30, 2018 7:47 AM by Laura Stolp
-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Gravimeter on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Multibeam on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Navigation - Heading on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Navigation - Position on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added 12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Deionized Water System on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Fume Hood on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Relay Transponder for Wire Use on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Shipboard Communication

Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet,
Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis?,
Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program?,
Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis?
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis? on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis? on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Critical CTD Sensors

Storage Notes: We may collect biological samples. We need to go over everything with the selected Early Career Scientist trainees because our needs are likely to expand and change.
- added We may collect biological samples. We need to go over everything with the selected Early Career Scientist trainees because our needs are likely to expand and change. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

GPS,
USBL
-removed LBL on Oct 30, 2018 7:47 AM by Laura Stolp
-added GPS on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added USBL on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added LBL on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Navigation Notes: THERE IS NO COMMENT BOX FOR SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT SO WE ARE PUTTING COMMENTS HERE:
(1) We need 2 x 12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use (1 ready spare)
(2) We need to ensure that the outer beams on the Multibeam array prior to cruise to ensure optimal swath width
(3) We need deep and shallow XPTs (12-15 each)

THESE COMMENTS ARE FOR INTERNET ACCESS
(1) YES we will be doing regular upload of data to shore
(2) YES we would like to Skype/Real time communication via internet

NOTE ON NAVIGATION:
(1) USBL will be used for SENTRY, TOWCAM, and DREDGING. *We checked "yes" above and it is not working.
- added THERE IS NO COMMENT BOX FOR SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT SO WE ARE PUTTING COMMENTS HERE:
(1) We need 2 x 12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use (1 ready spare)
(2) We need to ensure that the outer beams on the Multibeam array prior to cruise to ensure optimal swath width
(3) We need deep and shallow XPTs (12-15 each)

THESE COMMENTS ARE FOR INTERNET ACCESS
(1) YES we will be doing regular upload of data to shore
(2) YES we would like to Skype/Real time communication via internet

NOTE ON NAVIGATION:
(1) USBL will be used for SENTRY, TOWCAM, and DREDGING. *We checked "yes" above and it is not working.
on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Winches

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire,
Trawl Winch with 9/16th trawl wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Trawl Winch with 9/16th trawl wire on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Winch Notes: (1) CTD Winch will be used for TowCam ops.
(2) Trawl Winch with steel half inch wire used for dredging.
(3) Need swivel for dredge
(4) Traction winch required for dredging.
- added (1) CTD Winch will be used for TowCam ops.
(2) Trawl Winch with steel half inch wire used for dredging.
(3) Need swivel for dredge
(4) Traction winch required for dredging.
on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Winch Notes:

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? no

Special Requirements

Elecrical Power: yes Identify Power for Sentry Van
Equipment Handling: yes Identify: Sentry over-boarding
Inter/intraship Communications: no Identify: 
Science Stowage: yes Identify: Yes. Space need in science hold and containers for science gear carried from Woods Hole, MA.
Water: no Identify: 
Electrical Power Revisions

- Electrical Power : changed from no to yes on Oct 30, 2018 7:47 AM by Laura Stolp
- Electrical Power : added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- Identify : added Power for Sentry Van on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Equipment Handling Revisions

- Equipment Handling : changed from no to yes on Oct 30, 2018 7:47 AM by Laura Stolp
- Equipment Handling : added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- Identify : added Sentry over-boarding on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Science Stowage Revisions

- Science Stowage : changed from no to yes on Oct 30, 2018 7:47 AM by Laura Stolp
- Science Stowage : added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- Identify : added Yes. Space need in science hold and containers for science gear carried from Woods Hole, MA. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

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 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
We will be conducting a 24-7 operation. Night ops will include underway geophysics, dredging, AUV Sentry Dives, and TowCam dives.
- added We will be conducting a 24-7 operation. Night ops will include underway geophysics, dredging, AUV Sentry Dives, and TowCam dives. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Other required equipment and special needs:

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin


Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?We will primarily be collecting rock samples. However, biologist will be joining the expedition and will have specific collection needs that require discussion. Rock storage sample containers should be an option under vehicle equipment. We will need multi-chambered rock storage containers for our Alvin ops. We will make detailed charts using shipboard multibeam and we will make post-dive maps. We need Atlantis to make maps of the post-dive areas.
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller null

Site Survey

Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
How many nets? 0
How many tansponders? 0
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Vehicle Equipment

Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added We will primarily be collecting rock samples. However, biologist will be joining the expedition and will have specific collection needs that require discussion. Rock storage sample containers should be an option under vehicle equipment. We will need multi-chambered rock storage containers for our Alvin ops. We will make detailed charts using shipboard multibeam and we will make post-dive maps. We need Atlantis to make maps of the post-dive areas. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Elevators

Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?yes
- changed from no to yes on Nov 30, 2018 8:10 AM by Rick Chandler
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, how many would you anticipate? 4
- added 4 on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Supplied Equipment

Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before? yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
We will be using MISO Digital Still Camers.
- added We will be using MISO Digital Still Camers. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing? yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements? yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment? 10-35
- added 10-35 on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Water weight of this equipment?
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin? yes
Voltage required
Power required
Data Interface
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual? yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
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 Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated:
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
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 Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, please describe this equipment:
Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Additional Information

Brief operations description or comments:
We will need to have additional discussion about the science needs of our ECS Participants. I have left this form mostly blank.
- added We will need to have additional discussion about the science needs of our ECS Participants. I have left this form mostly blank. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Navy Clearance:
Granted 11/29/18:
WITHIN 50 NM RADIUS OF 08-25N 104-40W DURING PERIOD 050800Z THRU 100800Z DEC 18
WITHIN 50 NM RADIUS OF 09-50N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 100800Z THRU 140800Z DEC 18
- added
Granted 11/29/18:
WITHIN 50 NM RADIUS OF 08-25N 104-40W DURING PERIOD 050800Z THRU 100800Z DEC 18
WITHIN 50 NM RADIUS OF 09-50N 104-17W DURING PERIOD 100800Z THRU 140800Z DEC 18
on Nov 30, 2018 8:10 AM by Rick Chandler

Scientific Instrumentation for AUV Sentry


Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?The form has an option to include scoop nets and multi-chamber slurps for Sentry. Is this correct?
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Site Survey

Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
How many nets? 0
How many tansponders? 0
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation? yes
- added yes on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added The form has an option to include scoop nets and multi-chamber slurps for Sentry. Is this correct? on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Supplied Equipment

Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV AbeSentry no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has this equipment been used on AbeSentry before? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has the pressure case been tested to the anticipated depth of deployment?& no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment?
Water weight of this equipment?
Does the equipment require data or a power interface from the vehicle? no
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Sentry User Manual? no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Cameras & Video

Digital Still Camera: Color
-added Digital Still Camera: Color on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Additional Information

Brief operations description or comments:
We are expecting to use, in real-time detailed Sentry mulitbeam maps for Alvin plan planning and execution. Maps will be made primarily on seamount sumits and flanks.
- added We are expecting to use, in real-time detailed Sentry mulitbeam maps for Alvin plan planning and execution. Maps will be made primarily on seamount sumits and flanks. on Jul 3, 2018 2:24 PM by Sarah Fuller

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:29 PM by Sarah Fuller
Diplomatic Clearance: no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:29 PM by Sarah Fuller
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
Countries:
Notes:
Isotope Use Approval: no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:29 PM by Sarah Fuller
Isotope Notes:
SCUBA Diving: no
- added no on Jul 3, 2018 2:29 PM by Sarah Fuller

Checklist

SSSG Tech: