Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cruise Planning Synopsis
AR44-01: Hebert "AZMP Spring 2020" | |
Ship | |
RV Neil Armstrong | |
Cruise Party | |
Andrew Cogswell: Principal Investigator Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 Challenger Drive P.O. BOX 1006 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3S 1G5 +1 902 441 3805 andrew.cogswell@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Dave Hebert: Principal Investigator Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canada +1 902 426 1216 david.hebert@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Chantelle Layton: Chief Scientist Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canada +1 902 229 2191 chantelle.layton@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Dennis McGillicuddy: Principal Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Bigelow 209A, MS#11 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543 +1 508 289 2683 mcgillic@whoi.edu | |
- added Chantelle Layton as Chief Scientist on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added Andrew Cogswell as Principal Investigator on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added Dave Hebert as Principal Investigator on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added Dennis McGillicuddy as Principal Investigator on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller |
Departure: Mar 20, 2020 | |
WHOI | |
Arrival: Apr 9, 2020 | |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
Operations Area | |
Gulf of Maine, Scotian Shelf and Slope and Cabot Strait | |
- Gulf of Maine, Scotian Shelf and Slope and Cabot Strait on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
Lat/Lon: | |
Depth Range: 33 / 3700 | |
- set min to 33, set max to 3700 on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? | no |
Science Objectives | |
ObjectivesTo date there are 15 defined objectives: Primary
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ObjectivesTo date there are 15 defined objectives: Primary
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ObjectivesTo date there are 15 defined objectives: Primary
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ObjectivesTo date there are 15 defined objectives: Primary
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Science Activities | |
The science activities can be broken into 6 broad categories: 1. AZMP nominal station occupations. These include full water column CTD profiles and niskin bottles at nominal depths for a suite of shipboard and land based laboratory analysis (nutrients (nitrate, silicate, phosphate, nitrate, ammonia), pigments (HPLC and fluorometer), salinity, oxygen, total inorganic carbon, pCO2, and water for student projects noted in the objectives section, etc...). As well, each occupation also involves deployment of a vertical plankton net tow (0.75 m diameter and 202µm mesh with specialized cod end). The net is affixed to a hydrocable using a "crossbow" to hold the net away from the cable, and another "book end clamp" at the cod end to keep the net from collapsing and upright upon ascent and descent. For either the CTD or the nets, our program is generally more interested at maintaining a straight cable angle than using DP to maintain a tight watch circle around the station. 2. Argo floats will be deployed at 2 stations throughout the mission at our deepest stations (HL_08 and LL_09). The floats can be deployed by hand from the rail while the ship is underway at 0.5-1kt. Our staff will work with the bridge to manage these deployments. 3. We will likely bring our own underway system that consists of a TSG, optode, WetLab fluorometer, SeaPoint UV (CDOM), pH and ProOceanus pCO2. As well, we will integrate a Flow Cytobot into the underway seawater sampling system. We'll work with RV Armstrong Technicians in advance of sailing to install our systems and data loggers prior to sailing. 4.We will deploy acoustic moorings at 3 locations throughout the mission and exchange 1 oceanographic mooring at a deep station on the Halifax Line (near HL_08). These mooring deployments will be lead by our mooring team (Jay Barthelotte and Matt Lawson). Mooring diagrams will be provided prior to sailing and Jay and Matt will work with the Captain and crew prior to operations review standard operating procedures. 5. A bird and mammal observer will be posted to the bridge to collect data throughout the mission on a laptop computer. They'll generally work from sun up to sun down during transits and will be on break while the ship is stationary or in poor weather conditions (fog or extreme waves). 6. Multibeam surveys, within a defined area of the SBNMS led by WHOI and another survey within the bounds of an Area of conservation Interest in the Northeast Channel. Finally, we'd like to use the Elog data meta data management software throughout the mission. Our data manager we'll need to meet with the ship's technicians prior to sailing to confirm the data locations on the server and the integration of our computers to the ship's network. | |
- The science activities can be broken into 6 broad categories: 1. AZMP nominal station occupations. These include full water column CTD profiles and niskin bottles at nominal depths for a suite of shipboard and land based laboratory analysis (nutrients (nitrate, silicate, phosphate, nitrate, ammonia), pigments (HPLC and fluorometer), salinity, oxygen, total inorganic carbon, pCO2, and water for student projects noted in the objectives section, etc...). As well, each occupation also involves deployment of a vertical plankton net tow (0.75 m diameter and 202µm mesh with specialized cod end). The net is affixed to a hydrocable using a "crossbow" to hold the net away from the cable, and another "book end clamp" at the cod end to keep the net from collapsing and upright upon ascent and descent. For either the CTD or the nets, our program is generally more interested at maintaining a straight cable angle than using DP to maintain a tight watch circle around the station. 2. Argo floats will be deployed at 2 stations throughout the mission at our deepest stations (HL_08 and LL_09). The floats can be deployed by hand from the rail while the ship is underway at 0.5-1kt. Our staff will work with the bridge to manage these deployments. 3. We will likely bring our own underway system that consists of a TSG, optode, WetLab fluorometer, SeaPoint UV (CDOM), pH and ProOceanus pCO2. As well, we will integrate a Flow Cytobot into the underway seawater sampling system. We'll work with RV Armstrong Technicians in advance of sailing to install our systems and data loggers prior to sailing. 4.We will deploy acoustic moorings at 3 locations throughout the mission and exchange 1 oceanographic mooring at a deep station on the Halifax Line (near HL_08). These mooring deployments will be lead by our mooring team (Jay Barthelotte and Matt Lawson). Mooring diagrams will be provided prior to sailing and Jay and Matt will work with the Captain and crew prior to operations review standard operating procedures. 5. A bird and mammal observer will be posted to the bridge to collect data throughout the mission on a laptop computer. They'll generally work from sun up to sun down during transits and will be on break while the ship is stationary or in poor weather conditions (fog or extreme waves). 6. Multibeam surveys, within a defined area of the SBNMS led by WHOI and another survey within the bounds of an Area of conservation Interest in the Northeast Channel. Finally, we'd like to use the Elog data meta data management software throughout the mission. Our data manager we'll need to meet with the ship's technicians prior to sailing to confirm the data locations on the server and the integration of our computers to the ship's network. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
Additional Info | |
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference | |
- Teleconference on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
Stations: | |
Supporting documentation: | |
»ProposedCTDConfig_spring2020.xlsx | |
»2054_XHL_RS5_Rev_A2.pdf | |
»2094_Cetacean_OPP_MEQ_-_Grand_Manan_Basin_Mar_2020_Rev_A2.pdf | |
»2133_HL8_RS5_Scotian_Slope_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf | |
»2135_Cetacean_-_VLA_-_Roseway_Basin_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf | |
»2136_Cetacean_-_M20_-_Cabot_Strait_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf | |
»AR_SciBerths_AR44-01.pdf | |
»Waypoints_Excel_Form_AR44-01.xlsx | |
»AZMPSpring_2020_config_08_200129_1213_timing.csv | |
»AZMPSpring_2020_missionmap.html | |
»RV_Neil_Armstrong_2020_Hazardous_Material_Inventory_1of2.pdf | |
»RV_Neil_Armstrong_2020_Hazardous_Material_Inventory_2of2.pdf | |
- added ProposedCTDConfig_spring2020.xlsx on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added 2054_XHL_RS5_Rev_A2.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added 2094_Cetacean_OPP_MEQ_-_Grand_Manan_Basin_Mar_2020_Rev_A2.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added 2133_HL8_RS5_Scotian_Slope_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added 2135_Cetacean_-_VLA_-_Roseway_Basin_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added 2136_Cetacean_-_M20_-_Cabot_Strait_Mar_2020_Rev_A1.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added AR_SciBerths_AR44-01.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added Waypoints_Excel_Form_AR44-01.xlsx on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added AZMPSpring_2020_config_08_200129_1213_timing.csv on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added AZMPSpring_2020_missionmap.html on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added RV_Neil_Armstrong_2020_Hazardous_Material_Inventory_1of2.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
- added RV_Neil_Armstrong_2020_Hazardous_Material_Inventory_2of2.pdf on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |
Notes: Deck plan attached Feb 26 - eb. | |
- -added Deck plan attached Feb 26 - eb. on Feb 26, 2020 8:41 AM by Eric Benway |
Funding |
Funding Agency: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | |
Grant or contract number: funding provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada | |
Funding Agency: DFO | |
Grant or contract number: |
Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Armstrong |
Shipboard Equipment | |||||||||||
Bathymetry System 12 kHz, | |||||||||||
ADCP 300 kHz, | |||||||||||
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21), | |||||||||||
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz , | |||||||||||
ADCP 150 kHz, | |||||||||||
A-Frame, | |||||||||||
Deionized Water System, | |||||||||||
Science Underway Seawater System, | |||||||||||
Fume Hood, | |||||||||||
EM122 (12 kHz) Multibeam Echosounder, | |||||||||||
EK80 Sonar, | |||||||||||
Dynamic Positioning System, | |||||||||||
K-Synch System, | |||||||||||
ADCP 38 kHz, | |||||||||||
Crane, | |||||||||||
EM710 MkII (40 to 100 kHz) Multibeam Echosounder | |||||||||||
-added A-Frame on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added ADCP 150 kHz on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added ADCP 300 kHz on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added ADCP 38 kHz on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Crane on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Deionized Water System on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Dynamic Positioning System on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added EK80 Sonar on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added EM122 (12 kHz) Multibeam Echosounder on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added EM710 MkII (40 to 100 kHz) Multibeam Echosounder on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Fume Hood on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added K-Synch System on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Shipboard Equipment Notes: We'd like to log the sub-bottom data from the knudson and multibeam throughout the mission. The Sippican XBT system would be used for sound velocity profiles. NRCan will provide the XBT's. There will be a full 4 days dedicated to a Multi-beam transect near the Northeast Channel during the mission that will require 24 hour monitoring of multibeam and sub-bottom systems by NRCan staff. | |||||||||||
Shipboard Communication | |||||||||||
Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet, | |||||||||||
Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis? | |||||||||||
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis? on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Shipboard Communication Notes: Other than some shore side data acquired for regular accurate weather predictions via Zygrib, our data usage needs will be limited to basic internet access. | |||||||||||
CTD/Water Sampling | |||||||||||
SBE43 oxygen sensor, | |||||||||||
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors, | |||||||||||
Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor | |||||||||||
-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Critical CTD Sensors | |||||||||||
Please refer to supplementary documents for propsed configuration. | |||||||||||
- added Please refer to supplementary documents for propsed configuration. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
MET Sensors | |||||||||||
Barometric Pressure, | |||||||||||
Air temperature, | |||||||||||
Precipitation, | |||||||||||
Relative Humidity, | |||||||||||
Wind speed and direction | |||||||||||
-added Air temperature on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Barometric Pressure on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Precipitation on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Relative Humidity on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Wind speed and direction on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Sample Storage | |||||||||||
Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft., | |||||||||||
Scientific Walk-in Freezer, | |||||||||||
Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator | |||||||||||
-added Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
-added Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Storage Notes: | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
- added no on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 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 Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
GPS | |||||||||||
-added GPS on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Navigation Notes:
We'll need access to NMEA data throughout the mission when we log data into e-log. Are these data available as a string through ethernet or just through a serial cable? The NMEA messages we are looking for are position, time and sounder (sddbk/sddbt/sddpt, GPZDA and GPGGA. If possible we'd like to have the ship's track provided or available at regular intervals. Our bird/mammal observers on the bridge and our underway system will need access to these GPS data as well. | |||||||||||
- added We'll need access to NMEA data throughout the mission when we log data into e-log. Are these data available as a string through ethernet or just through a serial cable? The NMEA messages we are looking for are position, time and sounder (sddbk/sddbt/sddpt, GPZDA and GPGGA. If possible we'd like to have the ship's track provided or available at regular intervals. Our bird/mammal observers on the bridge and our underway system will need access to these GPS data as well. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Winches | |||||||||||
UNOLS Winch Pool | |||||||||||
-added UNOLS Winch Pool on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Winch Notes: A request for the TSE mooring winch has been submitted for the dates of the mission | |||||||||||
- added A request for the TSE mooring winch has been submitted for the dates of the mission on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Wire use and application | |||||||||||
CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire | |||||||||||
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Winch Notes: The vertical net tows (.75 m and 202µm mesh net with cod end) uses a "cross bow" affixed to the 1/4" hydro wire (or less) and a book end clamp affixed to the cod end to maintain its structure during ascent and descent. This will be done prior to the CTD at each station to collect zooplankton samples. A weight (~100lbs) affixed to the bottom of the cable via a shackle. The depth of deployment is either bottom or 1000 m, whatever comes first. An image or video of the system can be provided upon request. | |||||||||||
- added The vertical net tows (.75 m and 202µm mesh net with cod end) uses a "cross bow" affixed to the 1/4" hydro wire (or less) and a book end clamp affixed to the cod end to maintain its structure during ascent and descent. This will be done prior to the CTD at each station to collect zooplankton samples. A weight (~100lbs) affixed to the bottom of the cable via a shackle. The depth of deployment is either bottom or 1000 m, whatever comes first. An image or video of the system can be provided upon request. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Standard Oceanographic Cables | |||||||||||
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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? | yes | ||||||||||
Details: We are planning on bringing a TSE winch from the UNOLS pool for mooring work through the RV Armstrong A-frame but we are not clear whether the RV Armstrong will provide the necessary block, or will we be required to provide it? We have some blocks that could work if the Armstrong cannot provide it. | |||||||||||
- added We are planning on bringing a TSE winch from the UNOLS pool for mooring work through the RV Armstrong A-frame but we are not clear whether the RV Armstrong will provide the necessary block, or will we be required to provide it? We have some blocks that could work if the Armstrong cannot provide it. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Special Requirements | |||||||||||
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Electrical Power Revisions - Electrical Power : added yes on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller - Identify : added For specialize mooring container workspace 480v 3 phase 4 conductor 60 amp plug on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 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? | yes | ||||||||||
- added yes on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 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 Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): We will work 2 x 12 hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm (but could be adjusted to accomodate meal times or other ship operations). Primary operations for the majority of the mission will be CTDs and vertical net tows. For 4 days early in the mission we'll be conducting multibeam and sub-bottom profile transects. As well, there will be 4 mooring deployments and one recovery over the duration of the mission. Deployments "could" occur during evening hour depending on arrival times but the single planned recovery will happen through the day. | |||||||||||
- added We will work 2 x 12 hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm (but could be adjusted to accomodate meal times or other ship operations). Primary operations for the majority of the mission will be CTDs and vertical net tows. For 4 days early in the mission we'll be conducting multibeam and sub-bottom profile transects. As well, there will be 4 mooring deployments and one recovery over the duration of the mission. Deployments "could" occur during evening hour depending on arrival times but the single planned recovery will happen through the day. on Feb 5, 2020 12:33 PM by Sarah Fuller | |||||||||||
Other required equipment and special needs:
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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: | |