Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis

AT50-02: ALVIN SVE
Ship
R/V Atlantis
Vehicles
HOV Alvin
- added HOV Alvin on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- added Samuel Soule as Principal Investigator on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Departure: Jul 26, 2022
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrival: Aug 19, 2022
Tampa, FL



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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Lat/Lon:

Depth Range: 2000 / 6500
- set min to 2000, set max to 6500 on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country?	Grand Cayman
- Grand Cayman on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Are visas or special travel documents required?	no
- set to no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Additional Info
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference/Visit WHOI
- Teleconference/Visit WHOI on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Media personnel on board: Video, Writer
- Video, Writer on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Stations:
Puerto Rico Trench Distance: 60 Days: 5 Latitude: 19° 30.0’ N Longitude: 66° 2.0’ W Mid Cayman Spreading Center Distance: 925 Days: 5 Latitude: 18° 20.0’ N Longitude: 81° 41.0’ W
- added Name: Puerto Rico Trench, Lat: 19° 30.0’ N, Lon: 66° 2.0’ W, Distance: 60, Days: 5 added Name: Mid Cayman Spreading Center, Lat: 18° 20.0’ N, Lon: 81° 41.0’ W, Distance: 925, Days: 5 on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: 2129431

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added ADCP 75 kHz on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Crane on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Deionized Water System on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Fume Hood on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Multibeam on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Navigation - Heading on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Navigation - Position on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Science Underway Seawater System on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Sippican XBT System (Mark 21) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Transponder Navigation - Sonardyne USBL on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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?

-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis? on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program? on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Seapoint STM turbidity sensor on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Wet Labs C*Star transmissometer (660nm wavelength) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Critical CTD Sensors

MET Sensors

Air temperature,

Barometric Pressure,

Relative Humidity,

Short Wave Solar Radiation,

Wind speed and direction

-added Air temperature on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Barometric Pressure on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Relative Humidity on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Short Wave Solar Radiation on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Wind speed and direction on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Sediment Sampling

Gravity corers

-added Gravity corers on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft. on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?

- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

How many nets?

null

How many tansponders?

null

Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?

- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

GPS,

USBL

-added GPS on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added USBL on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation Notes: USBL will be used with Alvin.

- added USBL will be used with Alvin. on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Winches

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire,

Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire

-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

-added Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Wire use and application

Other

-added Other on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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?

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 (July)
Water: no	Identify:

Science Stowage Revisions

- Science Stowage : added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- Identify : added We would like to load some equipment upon departure from WHOI (July) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Additional Cruise Items/Activities

Explosive Devices:

Portable Air Compressors:

Flammable Gases:

Small Boat Operations:

SCUBA Diving Operations:

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?

yes

- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?

yes

- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 collect a variety of samples including rocks, push cores, biological specimens, and fluid samples.
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- added TBD on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- added TBD on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- added Ethernet on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller

Site Survey
Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added CTD on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Heat flow probe on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Major (dual) pair water sampler(s) with ICL temperature probles on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Push corers (12-pack rack) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 12" x 12" milk crates on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Rock collection baskets: 12" x 18" x 12" milk crates on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Scoop nets on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Search sonar on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Slurp pump: 5-chamber high flow on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Slurp pump: single chamber 'pelagic' medium flow on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Slurp pump: single chamber high flow on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Tube cores: 12 core array (12" x 18" milk crate base) on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Tube cores: 24" tube cores on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
-added Tube cores: 8 core array on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
- added We will collect a variety of samples including rocks, push cores, biological specimens, and fluid samples. on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Elevators
Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Science Supplied Equipment
Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 may utilize the bushmaster and mussel pot (as deployed on previous Cordes cruises) that are hydraulically powered. We hope to install AIS electrochemical sensors on the sub (subsequent info refers to AIS electrochemical sensors).
- added We may utilize the bushmaster and mussel pot (as deployed on previous Cordes cruises) that are hydraulically powered. We hope to install AIS electrochemical sensors on the sub (subsequent info refers to AIS electrochemical sensors). on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment?	TBD
- added TBD on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Water weight of this equipment?	TBD
- added TBD on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin?	yes
Voltage required	TBD
Power required	TBD
Data Interface	Ethernet
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM 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 May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere?	yes
- added yes on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Hazardous Material
Will hazardous material be utilized?	no
- added no on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
Describe deployment method and quantity:
Additional Information
Brief operations description or comments: Dives will be focused on testing science systems, but opportunistic science and sampling will be conducted.
- added Dives will be focused on testing science systems, but opportunistic science and sampling will be conducted. on May 9, 2022 10:44 AM by Sarah Fuller
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:

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis

AT50-02: ALVIN SVE

Ship

Vehicles

Cruise Party

Departure: Jul 26, 2022

Arrival: Aug 19, 2022

Operations Area

Science Objectives

Science Activities

Additional Info

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

Funding

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

Shipboard Communication

CTD/Water Sampling

Critical CTD Sensors

MET Sensors

Sediment Sampling

Sample Storage

Navigation

Navigation

Winches

Wire use and application

Standard Oceanographic Cables

Portable Vans

Specialized Deck Equipment

Over the Side Equipment

Special Requirements

Additional Cruise Items/Activities

Hazardous Material

Radioactive Material

Additional Information

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin

Site Survey

Navigation

Vehicle Equipment

Elevators

Science Supplied Equipment

Hazardous Material

Additional Information

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

Checklist