Ship

R/V Atlantis

Vehicles

HOV Alvin

- added HOV Alvin on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Cruise Party

Christopher Reddy: Principal Investigator Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Fye 107B, MS#04 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543 +1 508 289 2316 creddy@whoi.edu Robert Swarthout: Principal Investigator Appalachian State University United States +1 585 727 0799 swarthoutrf@appstate.edu David Valentine: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator University of California Santa Barbara 1006 Webb Hall, Department of Earth Science Santa Barbara, CA US 93117 +1 805 893 2973 valentine@geol.ucsb.edu

- added David Valentine as Chief Scientist on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

- added Christopher Reddy as Principal Investigator on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

- added Robert Swarthout as Principal Investigator on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

- added David Valentine as Principal Investigator on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Departure: Nov 25, 2021
Gulfport, MS
Arrival: Dec 9, 2021
St. Pete
Operations Area
Gulf of Mexico
- Gulf of Mexico on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Lat/Lon: 27° 0.0′ N / 92° 0.0′ W
- set lat to 27° 0.0′ N, set lon to 92° 0.0′ W on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Depth Range: 300 / 3000
- set min to 300, set max to 3000 on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country?	Mexico, but in US waters
- Mexico, but in US waters on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Are visas or special travel documents required?	no
- set to no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Science Objectives
The primary scientific objectives of the cruise are to track the chemical changes to oil during the transport from sea floor to atmosphere, and to identify microbiological responses to the input of dissolved hydrocarbons to the Ocean's interior. Secondary objectives include sampling of sea surface slicks and photosynthetic communities.
- The primary scientific objectives of the cruise are to track the chemical changes to oil during the transport from sea floor to atmosphere, and to identify microbiological responses to the input of dissolved hydrocarbons to the Ocean's interior. Secondary objectives include sampling of sea surface slicks and photosynthetic communities. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Science Activities
Alvin Operation at Oil Seeps.  This will include:  Oil Sampling; Water Sampling and sediment push Coring.  UAV (Aerial Drones) operation.  This will include flying a drone-based sampling grid at each Alvin Dive site, as well as drone-based aerial reconnaisance flights.  We would like to conduct these operations simultaneous with Alvin operations.  CTD Casts:  We plan CTD casts to collect water samples.  Estimated number of casts for the entire cruise is 12. Small boat (RHIB) sampling of surface slicks.  This will be accomplished using a pole and net approach and is dependent on weather and sea state.  We would like to conduct these operations simultaneous with Alvin operations. Net sampling:  This will be accomplished with hand held nets deployed from the stern at low speed.
- Alvin Operation at Oil Seeps.  This will include:  Oil Sampling; Water Sampling and sediment push Coring.  UAV (Aerial Drones) operation.  This will include flying a drone-based sampling grid at each Alvin Dive site, as well as drone-based aerial reconnaisance flights.  We would like to conduct these operations simultaneous with Alvin operations.  CTD Casts:  We plan CTD casts to collect water samples.  Estimated number of casts for the entire cruise is 12. Small boat (RHIB) sampling of surface slicks.  This will be accomplished using a pole and net approach and is dependent on weather and sea state.  We would like to conduct these operations simultaneous with Alvin operations. Net sampling:  This will be accomplished with hand held nets deployed from the stern at low speed. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Additional Info
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Stations:
Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF

Grant or contract number: 1756947

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment
ADCP 75 kHz,
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,
Deionized Water System,
Fume Hood,
Multibeam ,
Navigation - Heading,
Navigation - Position,
Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL
-added ADCP 75 kHz on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Deionized Water System on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Fume Hood on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Multibeam on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Navigation - Heading on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Navigation - Position on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Shipboard Communication
Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
CTD/Water Sampling
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,
SBE43 oxygen sensor,
Wet Labs ECO-AFL fluorometer,
Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength),
Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wet Labs ECO-AFL fluorometer on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wet Labs FLNTURTD Combination Flourometer and Turbidity Sensor on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Critical CTD Sensors
MET Sensors
Air temperature,
Barometric Pressure,
Relative Humidity,
Short Wave Solar Radiation,
Wind speed and direction
-added Air temperature on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Barometric Pressure on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Relative Humidity on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Wind speed and direction on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Storage Notes:
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation
USBL,
GPS
-added USBL on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added GPS on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation Notes:
Winches
CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes:
Wire use and application
Other
-added Other on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes: Small hand thrown nets for sea surface sampling.
- removed answer Small hand thrown nets for sea surface sampling. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added Small hand thrown nets for sea surface sampling. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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: no Identify:  Water: no Identify:
Additional Cruise Items/Activities
Explosive Devices:	no
Portable Air Compressors:	no
Flammable Gases:	yes
Small Boat Operations:	yes
SCUBA Diving Operations:	no
SCUBA Diving Operations Revisions - changed from no to yes on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis - added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hazardous Material
Will hazardous material be utilized?	yes
- added yes on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity: We will compile MSDS information in the coming months.
- removed answer We will compile MSDS information in the coming months.  We would like to load some of our hazmat materials when the Atlantis is at WHOI. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- changed from We will compile MSDS information in the coming months. to We will compile MSDS information in the coming months.  We would like to load some of our hazmat materials when the Atlantis is at WHOI. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added We will compile MSDS information in the coming months. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Radioactive Material
Radioiosotopes:	no
Additional Information
Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?	yes
- added yes on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): Due to COVID, we may be understaffed for MBES mapping in support of Alvin dive operations.  Having an SSSG who can assist with mapping would be most useful.
- changed from Due to COVID, we may be understaffed for MBES mapping in support of Alvin dive operations.  Having an SSSG who can assist with mapping would be most useful. to Multibeam and ADCP experience would be very useful. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added Due to COVID, we may be understaffed for MBES mapping in support of Alvin dive operations.  Having an SSSG who can assist with mapping would be most useful. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Other required equipment and special needs:

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin

Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?Oil, sediment, water, asphalt, carbonate.
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis null

Site Survey
Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Vehicle Equipment
Push corers (12-pack rack),
Search sonar,
CTD,
Small capacity slurp samplers,
Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber,
Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12,
Niskin bottles (2L bottle),
Special micro-bio box 12" x 18" x 12",
Tube cores: 12 core array (12" x 18" milk crate base),
Tube cores: 24" tube cores
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added CTD on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Push corers (12-pack rack) on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Search sonar on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Small capacity slurp samplers on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Niskin bottles (2L bottle) on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Special micro-bio box 12" x 18" x 12" on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Tube cores: 12 core array (12" x 18" milk crate base) on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Tube cores: 24" tube cores on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added Oil, sediment, water, asphalt, carbonate. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Elevators
Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, how many would you anticipate?
Science Supplied Equipment
Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin	yes
- added yes on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 will bring sampling devices to collect seeping oil.  These samplers are simply modified push cores.  I think they are 20-inch barrels, similar in weight to traditional cores.
- added We will bring sampling devices to collect seeping oil.  These samplers are simply modified push cores.  I think they are 20-inch barrels, similar in weight to traditional cores. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Water weight of this equipment?
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin?	no
Voltage required
Power required
Data Interface
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation?	yes
- added yes on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated: The Oil and samplers will be mounted to the front basket and deployed/retreived with handles, using the manipulator.  They will rack up with the core tubes.
- added The Oil and samplers will be mounted to the front basket and deployed/retreived with handles, using the manipulator.  They will rack up with the core tubes. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 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 Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hazardous Material
Will hazardous material be utilized?	no
- added no on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity:
Additional Information
Brief operations description or comments: We will visit several oil seeps at different depths with the primary goal of collecting oil samples at each location.
- added We will visit several oil seeps at different depths with the primary goal of collecting oil samples at each location. on Aug 9, 2021 11:12 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
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: