Ship

R/V Atlantis

Vehicles

HOV Alvin

- added HOV Alvin on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Cruise Party

Samuel Soule: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Clark South 272C, MS#24 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543 +1 508 289 3213 ssoule@whoi.edu

- added Samuel Soule as Chief Scientist on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

- added Samuel Soule as Principal Investigator on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Departure: Oct 7, 2021
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrival: Oct 28, 2021
Morehead City, NC
Operations Area
Puerto Rico Trench (18.96, -66.90) & Mid-Cayman Spreading Center (18.30, -81.64)
- Puerto Rico Trench (18.96, -66.90) & Mid-Cayman Spreading Center (18.30, -81.64) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Lat/Lon:
Depth Range: 2000 / 6500
- set min to 2000, set max to 6500 on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country?	Grand Cayman
- Grand Cayman on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Are visas or special travel documents required?	no
- set to no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Science Objectives
The primary objective of the cruise is to test Alvin's science systems following overhaul and at it's new depth rating of 4500-6500m including navigation, imaging, maneuverability, and data transfer. In addition, we will test new conops for extended dive days for deep (6500m) dives.  Additional objectives are to train new Alvin users and conduct opportunistic science.
- The primary objective of the cruise is to test Alvin's science systems following overhaul and at it's new depth rating of 4500-6500m including navigation, imaging, maneuverability, and data transfer. In addition, we will test new conops for extended dive days for deep (6500m) dives.  Additional objectives are to train new Alvin users and conduct opportunistic science. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Science Activities
Dives will be conducted in the Puerto Rico Trench and Mid-Cayman Spreading center. Biological, geological, and fluid samples will be collected on dives. At the PR Trench, dives will be conducted on methane seeps and at outcrops. At the Mid-Cayman SC, dives will be conducted at high-temperature hydrothermal vents and in volcanic terrains and on exposures of lower-crustal and ultramafic rocks at the spreading crenter and adjacent fracture zone.  When Alvin is not diving, we will deploy/recover an autonomous full-ocean-depth CTD/lander at abyssal and hadal depths to collect water samples, imaging, and passive acoustics.
- Dives will be conducted in the Puerto Rico Trench and Mid-Cayman Spreading center. Biological, geological, and fluid samples will be collected on dives. At the PR Trench, dives will be conducted on methane seeps and at outcrops. At the Mid-Cayman SC, dives will be conducted at high-temperature hydrothermal vents and in volcanic terrains and on exposures of lower-crustal and ultramafic rocks at the spreading crenter and adjacent fracture zone.  When Alvin is not diving, we will deploy/recover an autonomous full-ocean-depth CTD/lander at abyssal and hadal depths to collect water samples, imaging, and passive acoustics. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Additional Info
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference/Visit WHOI
- Teleconference/Visit WHOI on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Meeting Notes: I can be in-person, I might have others along who are virtual.
- I can be in-person, I might have others along who are virtual. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Media personnel on board: Video, Writer
- Video, Writer on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
WHOI Communications is likely to participate in the cruise (e.g., Ken Kostel or other) and we may have additional outreach personnel aboard.
- WHOI Communications is likely to participate in the cruise (e.g., Ken Kostel or other) and we may have additional outreach personnel aboard. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Stations:
Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF

Grant or contract number: 2119926

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment
A-Frame,
ADCP 75 kHz,
Bathymetry System 12 kHz,
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,
Crane,
Deionized Water System,
Fume Hood,
Multibeam ,
Navigation - Heading,
Navigation - Position,
Science Underway Seawater System,
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21),
Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL
-added A-Frame on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added ADCP 75 kHz on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Crane on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Deionized Water System on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Fume Hood on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Multibeam on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Navigation - Heading on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Navigation - Position on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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?
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis? on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
CTD/Water Sampling
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,
SBE43 oxygen sensor,
Seapoint STM turbidity sensor,
Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength)
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Seapoint STM turbidity sensor on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Critical CTD Sensors
Hydrographic Analysis Equipment
Dissolved Oxygen Titration System (Brinkmann Titrator)
-added Dissolved Oxygen Titration System (Brinkmann Titrator) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
MET Sensors
Air temperature,
Barometric Pressure,
Relative Humidity,
Short Wave Solar Radiation,
Wind speed and direction
-added Air temperature on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Barometric Pressure on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Relative Humidity on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wind speed and direction on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Sediment Sampling
Gravity corers
-added Gravity corers on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Sample Storage
Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft.,
Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft.,
Scientific Walk-in Freezer,
Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator
-added Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Storage Notes: -70 freezer will be needed for biological samples, Walk-in refrigerator will be needed for sediment samples, walk-in freezer may be needed if no other -20 options available.
- added -70 freezer will be needed for biological samples, Walk-in refrigerator will be needed for sediment samples, walk-in freezer may be needed if no other -20 options available. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How many nets?	null
How many tansponders?	null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation
GPS,
USBL
-added GPS on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added USBL on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation Notes: USBL will be used with Alvin.
- added USBL will be used with Alvin. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winches
CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire,
Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes: CTD winch will be needed for potential CTD deployments, Hydro winch will be needed for potential gravity coring.
- added CTD winch will be needed for potential CTD deployments, Hydro winch will be needed for potential gravity coring. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Wire use and application
Other
-added Other on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes: We will be deploying an autonomous CTD/lander using the stbd side crane - air weight, 3500 lbs. We may also deploy/recover an elevator using the crane.
- added We will be deploying an autonomous CTD/lander using the stbd side crane - air weight, 3500 lbs. We may also deploy/recover an elevator using the crane. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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: yes Identify: We would like to load some equipment upon departure from WHOI (Sep) Water: no Identify:
Science Stowage Revisions - Science Stowage : added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis - Identify : added We would like to load some equipment upon departure from WHOI (Sep) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity:
Radioactive Material
Radioiosotopes:	no
Additional Information
Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): Deployment/Recovery of autonomous lander/CTD, multibeam sonar, extended Alvin dive days.
- added Deployment/Recovery of autonomous lander/CTD, multibeam sonar, extended Alvin dive days. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Other required equipment and special needs: We may like to conduct CTD casts and gravity coring if Alvin is not available for diving. Otherwise would prefer to have the CTD stored on the O2 deck.
- added We may like to conduct CTD casts and gravity coring if Alvin is not available for diving. Otherwise would prefer to have the CTD stored on the O2 deck. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin

Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?We will collect a variety of samples including rocks, push cores, biological specimens, and fluid samples.
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added ? on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added ? on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis null

Site Survey
Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Vehicle Equipment
Push corers (12-pack rack),
Search sonar,
Scoop nets,
Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack),
Heat flow probe ,
CTD,
Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber,
Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber,
Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12,
Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24,
Major (dual) pair water sampler(s) with ICL temperature probles,
Slurp pump: single chamber high flow,
Slurp pump: 5-chamber high flow,
Slurp pump: single chamber 'pelagic' medium flow,
Rock collection baskets: 12" x 18" x 12" milk crates,
Rock collection baskets: 12" x 12" x 12" milk crates,
Tube cores: 12 core array (12" x 18" milk crate base),
Tube cores: 24" tube cores,
Tube cores: 8 core array
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added CTD on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Heat flow probe on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Major (dual) pair water sampler(s) with ICL temperature probles on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Push corers (12-pack rack) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 12" x 12" milk crates on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 18" x 12" milk crates on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scoop nets on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Search sonar on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Slurp pump: 5-chamber high flow on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Slurp pump: single chamber 'pelagic' medium flow on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Slurp pump: single chamber high flow on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Tube cores: 12 core array (12" x 18" milk crate base) on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Tube cores: 24" tube cores on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Tube cores: 8 core array on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added We will collect a variety of samples including rocks, push cores, biological specimens, and fluid samples. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Elevators
Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, how many would you anticipate?	Elevator will only be used on dives <4500m.
- added Elevator will only be used on dives <4500m. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Science Supplied Equipment
Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 may utilize the bushmaster and mussel pot (as deployed on previous Cordes cruises). We would also like to use the Universal Fluid Obtainer (UFO) or other pumping system.
- added We may utilize the bushmaster and mussel pot (as deployed on previous Cordes cruises). We would also like to use the Universal Fluid Obtainer (UFO) or other pumping system. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment?	TBD
- added TBD on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Water weight of this equipment?	TBD
- added TBD on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated: Valves on UFO are manually opened/closed, mussel pots and bushmaster are also manipulated.
- added Valves on UFO are manually opened/closed, mussel pots and bushmaster are also manipulated. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe how the equipment is intended for deployment: There is institutional knowledge of mussel pots and bushmaster operation within the Alvin group.
- added There is institutional knowledge of mussel pots and bushmaster operation within the Alvin group. on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, will the equipment be disconnected from the vehicle and left in situ?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle?	yes
- added yes on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hazardous Material
Will hazardous material be utilized?	no
- added no on Jul 22, 2021 9:31 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity:
Additional Information
Brief operations description or comments:
Navy Clearance:

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: