Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cruise Planning Questionnaire
SPURS
Ship
R/V KnorrVehicles
Cruise Party
Raymond Schmitt: Chief Scientist, Principal InvestigatorWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Clark 349B, MS#21 Woods Hole, Ma. USA 02543
+1 508 289 2426
rschmitt@whoi.edu
Departure: Woods Hole on Sep 6, 2012
Arrival: Ponta Delgada, Azores on Oct 9, 2012
Mobilization Date: Sep 5, 2012
Demobilization Date: Oct 11, 2012
Supporting documentation:
»Cruise_info.pdfOperations Area: Eastern North Atlantic
Lat/Lon: 25° 0.0′ N / 38° 0.0′ W
Depth Range: 2000 / 5800m
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? none
Are visas or special travel documents required? no
Science objectives
SPURS (Salinity Processes Upper-ocean Regional Study) is designed to improve our understanding of how the salinity maximum of the North Atlantic is maintained. A variety of autonomous instruments will be deployed along with three moorings, and hydrographic and microstructure surveys performed.Science Activities
Deploy three surface moorings in the North Atlantic salinity maximum at 25N, 38 W. Deploy floats, gliders and other AUV's. Perfom microstructure and mixing measurements with free profilers. Perform CTD casts and log underway thermosalinograph data in the region of teh surface salinity maximum.Pre-cruise planning meeting: Visit WHOI
Media personnel on board: Scientists will maintain a blog
Stations:
Station 1Distance: 2045
Days: 2
Latitude: 25° 0.0 N
Longitude: 38° 0.0 W
Funding Agency: NSF #OCE-1129646
- added NSF #OCE-1129646 on Feb 15, 2012 1:55 PM by Raymond W. Schmitt
R/V Knorr
Shipboard Equipment
Bathymetry System 12 kHzADCP 300 kHz
Sippican XBT System (Mark 21)
Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz
ADCP 75 kHz
Science Underway Seawater System
Shipboard Communication
Is there a need to transfer data to shore on a regular basis?Is there a need to receive data from shore on a regular basis?
Is there an expectation to use Skype or any other real-time video conference program?
Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
CTD/Water Sampling
911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensorsCritical CTD Sensors:
CTD-Related Equipment
Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP)Hydrographic Analysis Equipment
SalinometerSalt Bottles (2 cases of 125 ml provided)
MET Sensors
Barometric PressureAir temperature
Precipitation
Relative Humidity
Wind speed and direction
Short Wave Solar Radiation
Storage Notes:
Navigation
Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
Will you be using Doppler/GPS navigation? no
Navigation
GPSNavigation Notes:
Winches
Mooring / TSE winchCTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire
Winch Notes:
Wire Notes:
Slip ring required? no | Number of conductors: |
Non-standard wire required? no | Type: |
Traction winch required? no | Describe: |
Portable Vans
Hydrographic VanOther Science Vans:
Other Science Vans:Science Van 1 | |||
Type/size: 20' storage van for shipping | Location: 01 deck | ||
Water: no | Power:no |
Specialized Deck Equipment
Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required: yes | Type: TSE |
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? yesDetails: HRP Launch/recovery system
Special Requirements
Elecrical Power: yes | Identify: 220V and 440V 3phase |
Equipment Handling: no | Identify: |
Inter/intraship Communications: no | Identify: |
Science Stowage: yes | Identify: Some gear post cruise |
Water: no | Identify: |
Additional Cruise Items/Activities
Explosive Devices: no Portable Air Compressors: no Flammable Gases: no |
Small Boat Operations: yes SCUBA Diving Operations: no |
Hazardous Material
Will hazardous material be utilized? no
Radioactive Material
Radioiosotopes: noAdditional Information
Is night time work anticipated on this cruise? yes
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other): If Seabeam can be used it would simplify mooring deployment but not necessary.
Other required equipment and special needs:
Date Submitted: Feb 15, 2012 2:12 PM by Raymond W. Schmitt