Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cruise Planning Synopsis
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AT29-04 | |
Ship | |
| R/V Atlantis | |
Vehicles | |
| AUV Sentry, HOV Alvin | |
Cruise Party | |
| David Eggleston: Principal Investigator NC State University 303 College Circle Morehead City, NC US 27695 +1 919 515 7840 eggleston@ncsu.edu Cindy Van Dover: Chief Scientist Duke University Marine Laboratory 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd Beaufort, NC US 28516 +1 252 504 7655 clv3@duke.edu Craig Young: Principal Investigator University of Oregon Oregon Institute of Marine Biology P.O. BOX 5389 Charleston, OR US 97420 +1 541 888 2581 ext. 299 cmyoung@uoregon.edu |
Departure: Jul 8, 2015 | |
| Morehead City NC | |
Arrival: Jul 28, 2015 | |
| Woods Hole MA | |
Operations Area | |
| Atlantic Margin - site locations shared with WHOI as xlsx file | |
| Lat/Lon: | |
| Depth Range: min / max (m) | |
| Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? | no |
Science Objectives | |
The primary objective of the SeepC Project is to advance our general knowledge of connectivity in the deep sea using taxa found at seeps as model systems. The focus is on species and processes occurring in the Intra-American Sea (including the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and eastern seaboard of the US), with attention to oceanographic circulation, life histories, and genetics. Questions that apply in shallow-water systems motivate this study:
Our efforts include improving the oceanographic model for the IAS near the seabed using current data from moorings at several depths and locations and coupling this model to a Lagrangian larval transport model. We stress the importance of iterative interactions among the science teams to advance our understanding of connectivity in the deep sea through descriptive and hypothesis-driven research. We will develop effective and best methods for hypothesis testing under the constraints of working in a relatively inaccessible environment and will build capacity in understanding connectivity in deep-sea systems. | |
Science Activities | |
| 1) Two mooring recoveries 2) Alvin seep sampling mussels, clams, tubeworms, and associated animals; targeting at least 30 individuals per species (manips, net, slurp); carbonates 3) Sentry plankton sampling 4) MOCNESS tows 5) Sentry high-resolution mapping 6) CTD casts 7) XBTs 8) Shipboard acoustics (methane plumes) | |
Additional Info | |
| Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference | |
Stations: | |
Supporting documentation: | |
| »AT29-04_Cruise_Planning_Doc_CVD.xlsx | |
| »Mooring_specs_v3.xls | |
| »Mooring.Locations.CH-09-12.xlsx | |
| »Moor_dwg.pdf | |
| »Cape_Fear_wheel.larval_trap.JPG | |
| »blake_ridge_wheel.jpg | |
| »Acoustic_Release_Codes_for_October_SEEPC_cruise.pdf | |
Funding |
| Funding Agency: NSF | |
| Grant or contract number: 1031050 |
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 | |||||||||||
| Multibeam | |||||||||||
| Fume Hood | |||||||||||
| Navigation - Position | |||||||||||
Shipboard Communication | |||||||||||
| Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet | |||||||||||
CTD/Water Sampling | |||||||||||
| 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors | |||||||||||
Mocness  | |||||||||||
Critical CTD Sensors | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
| Storage Notes: NB: We would like two walk-in spaces temperature controlled, one set a the ambient temperaure at 450 m, the other set at near-freezing. I.e., both at refrigerator T (7C, 3-4C). I checked the 'walk-in freezer' as the place holder for these two walk-in needs. We will supply temperatures. | |||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
| Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
| How many nets? | null | ||||||||||
| How many tansponders? | null | ||||||||||
| Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation? | no | ||||||||||
Navigation | |||||||||||
| GPS | |||||||||||
| USBL | |||||||||||
| Navigation Notes: For navigation and maps, we defer a final decision until consultation with the Alvin and Sentry operators. There is a lot of high resolution mapping already completed for the GoM; we need to discover how to find the right type of files and would value advice. | |||||||||||
Winches | |||||||||||
| CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire | |||||||||||
| Winch Notes: | |||||||||||
Wire use and application | |||||||||||
| CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire | |||||||||||
| Winch Notes: | |||||||||||
Standard Oceanographic Cables | |||||||||||
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Portable Vans | |||||||||||
| Chemical Storage Van | |||||||||||
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? | no | ||||||||||
Special Requirements | |||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
| Describe deployment method and quantity: We will use small volumes of formalin and alcohol to preserve specimens. CRAIG YOUNG: Add your larval trap chemicals | |||||||||||
Radioactive Material | |||||||||||
| Radioiosotopes: | no | ||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||
| Is night time work anticipated on this cruise? | yes | ||||||||||
| Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): MOCNESS, SENTRY | |||||||||||
| Other required equipment and special needs: | |||||||||||
Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin |
Site Survey | |
| Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)? | no |
| If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)? | no |
| Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated? | no |
Navigation | |
| Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no |
| How many nets? | 0 |
| How many tansponders? | 0 |
| Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations? | no |
Vehicle Equipment | |
| Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 | |
| Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 | |
| CTD | |
| Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber | |
| Push corers (12-pack rack) | |
| Scoop nets | |
| Small capacity slurp samplers | |
| Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber | |
| Low temperature probe | |
Elevators | |
| Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface? | no |
| If yes, how many would you anticipate? | |
Science Supplied Equipment | |
| Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin | no |
| Has this equipment been used on Alvin before? | no |
| 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 |
| Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements? | no |
| Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights. | |
| Air weight of this equipment? | |
| Water weight of this equipment? | null|
| Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin? | no |
| Voltage required null | |
| Power required | null|
| Data Interface | null|
| Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual? | no |
| 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 |
| Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements. | |
| Does this equipment require manipulation? | no |
| If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated: | |
| Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle? | no |
| 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 |
| How long will the deployment be? | |
| Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle? | no |
| Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment? | no |
| If yes, please describe this equipment: | |
| Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings? | no |
| Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere? | no |
| Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere? | no |
Hazardous Material | |
| Will hazardous material be utilized? | no |
| Describe deployment method and quantity: | |
Additional Information | |
| Brief operations description or comments: | |
| Navy Clearance: Requested 7/2/15: WITHIN 10 NM RADIUS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING PERIOD 091000Z THRU 142400Z JUL 15:
32.98N 075.93W
32.49N 076.19W
WITHIN 10 NM RADIUS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING PERIOD 131000Z THRU 202400Z JUL 15:
37.54N 074.10W
37.57N 074.28W
38.05N 073.83W
WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING PERIOD 131000Z THRU 202400Z JUL 15:
36.87N 074.47W
WITHIN 10 NM RADIUS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING PERIOD 181000Z THRU 232400Z JUL 15:
39.55N 072.40W
39.55N 072.41W
WITHIN 10 NM RADIUS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING PERIOD 201000Z THRU 272400Z JUL 15:
39.81N 069.59W
39.99N 069.13W
39.87N 069.29W
39.90N 069.26W
40.02N 069.24W
40.73N 066.66W | |
Scientific Instrumentation for AUV Sentry |
Site Survey | |
| Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)? | yes |
| If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)? | yes |
| Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated? | yes |
Navigation | |
| Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? | no |
| How many nets? | 0 |
| How many tansponders? | 0 |
| Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation? | yes |
| Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation? | yes |
Science Supplied Equipment | |
| Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV AbeSentry | no |
| Has this equipment been used on AbeSentry before? | no |
| 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 |
| Has the pressure case been tested to the anticipated depth of deployment?& | no |
| Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights. | |
| Air weight of this equipment? | null|
| Water weight of this equipment? | null|
| 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 |
Cameras & Video | |
| Digital Still Camera: Color | |
Additional Information | |
| Brief operations description or comments: A Duke colleague inquired about whether we could deploy a buoy off Hatteras. I have requested information from him about the buoy dimensions. My guess is this will not happen, but if he does have the buoy ready, I would be interested in looking into whether we can deploy it. | |
Checklist & Notes |
Checklist | |
| U.S. Customs Form: | no |
| Diplomatic Clearance: | no |
| Date Submitted: | |
| Date Approved: | |
| Agent Information: | |
United States (Morehead City, NC)For small shipments/correspondence, see addresses below: Terminal Shipping Company, Inc. Cell (910) 262-0215 Vanessa Guyton - administrative Email: opswlmnc@termship.com For large/heavy shipments: Please note: Advance arrangements must be made with the Agent and WHOI contacts for shipments to Morehead City Port: Master R/V ATLANTIS Attn: Scientist's Name - VOY AT29-04 North Carolina State Ports Authority (MHCSPA) 113 Arendall Street Morehead City, NC 28557 Attn: Mr. George Rice Woods Hole, MAMaster R/V ATLANTIS Attn: Scientist's Name - Voy#AT29-04 c/o WHOI 266 Woods Hole Rd. Woods Hole, MA 02543 Contact: Eric Benway Phone: (508) 289-3770 Fax: (508) 457-2185 Email: ebenway@whoi.edu FOR ITEMS BEING PICKED UP A WHOI SHIPPING & RECIEVING USE THIS ADDRESS: Woods Hole Oceanographic Shipping and Recieving 266 Woods Hole Road Woods Hole, MA. 02543 | |
| Countries: | |
| Notes: | |
| N/A | |
| Isotope Use Approval: | no |
| Isotope Notes: | |
| SCUBA Diving: | no |
Checklist | |
| SSSG Tech: | |
| Allison Heater, Catie Graver | |
| Morehead City mobe July 6 & 7. WHOI Demobe July 28 & 29. | |
| Vessel will be berthed at: N.C. State Ports Authority Terminal 113 Arendell Street Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 | |