Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis

AT 15-59
Ship
R/V Atlantis
Vehicles
HOV Alvin
- added HOV Alvin on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Cruise Party
Lisa Levin: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA USA 92093-0218 +1 858 534 3579 llevin@ucsd.edu
- added Lisa Levin as Chief Scientist on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Lisa Levin as Principal Investigator on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- -changed Teleconference/Visit WHOI to Teleconference on Dec 29, 2009 9:29 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Departure: Jan 6, 2010
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Arrival: Jan 13, 2010
Puntarenas, Costa Rica



Operations Area
Costa Rica
- Costa Rica on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Lat/Lon: 80° 0.0′ N / 84° 18.75′ W
- set lat to 80° 0.0′ N, set lon to 84° 18.75′ W on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Depth Range: 700 / 1900
- set min to 700, set max to 1900 on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country?	Costa Rica
- Costa Rica on Dec 29, 2009 10:01 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Are visas or special travel documents required?	no
- set to no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Science Objectives
• Recover colonization experiments on Mound 12 (carbonate, wood, tubeworms, shells). Processs these at sea. • Background collections of wood, active carbonate (especially dolomite) rock and biotic (mussel, tube) substrates • Characterization of chemical regimes at colonization sites • Possible Archaea C fixation/ production experiments with 13C or 15N2 using background or colonizer fauna
- • Recover colonization experiments on Mound 12 (carbonate, wood, tubeworms, shells). Processs these at sea. • Background collections of wood, active carbonate (especially dolomite) rock and biotic (mussel, tube) substrates • Characterization of chemical regimes at colonization sites • Possible Archaea C fixation/ production experiments with 13C or 15N2 using background or colonizer fauna on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Science Activities
• ALVIN CTD and water sampling at active and inactive seep sites having colonization experiments. • Coring seep (mat, clam) sediments in specific locations across a range of O2 levels if time. • Follow-up collection of new species (including yeti crabs, folliculinid cilliates, mussels, clams, crustaceans, annelids etc) collection of microbial mat on rocks Revisit Jaco scarp.. sample tubeworm bushes and other fauna Night Operations: * Nighttime off seep CTD casts with Rosette to examine ENSO signals and compare to 2009 * Multibeam mapping as needed (pre dive) DIVE LOCATIONS: Mound 12 (900-11000 m, 8deg 55.8’N, 84deg 18.75’W) Backup dive locations: Mound 11 (1000-1025 m, 8deg 55.4’N, 84deg 18.24’W) Jaco Wall (1775-1850 m, 9deg 7.05’ N 84deg 50.36’ W)
- changed • ALVIN CTD and water sampling at active and inactive seep sites having colonization experiments. • Coring seep (mat, clam) sediments in specific locations across a range of O2 levels if time. • Follow-up collection of new species (including yeti crabs, folliculinid cilliates, mussels, clams, crustaceans, annelids etc) collection of microbial mat on rocks Revisit Jaco scarp.. sample tubeworm bushes and other fauna Night Operations: * Nighttime off seep CTD casts with Rosette to examine ENSO signals and compare to 2009 * Multibeam mapping as needed (pre dive) to • ALVIN CTD and water sampling at active and inactive seep sites having colonization experiments. • Coring seep (mat, clam) sediments in specific locations across a range of O2 levels if time. • Follow-up collection of new species (including yeti crabs, folliculinid cilliates, mussels, clams, crustaceans, annelids etc) collection of microbial mat on rocks Revisit Jaco scarp.. sample tubeworm bushes and other fauna Night Operations: * Nighttime off seep CTD casts with Rosette to examine ENSO signals and compare to 2009 * Multibeam mapping as needed (pre dive) DIVE LOCATIONS: Mound 12 (900-11000 m, 8deg 55.8’N, 84deg 18.75’W) Backup dive locations: Mound 11 (1000-1025 m, 8deg 55.4’N, 84deg 18.24’W) Jaco Wall (1775-1850 m, 9deg 7.05’ N 84deg 50.36’ W) on Dec 29, 2009 9:47 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- • ALVIN CTD and water sampling at active and inactive seep sites having colonization experiments. • Coring seep (mat, clam) sediments in specific locations across a range of O2 levels if time. • Follow-up collection of new species (including yeti crabs, folliculinid cilliates, mussels, clams, crustaceans, annelids etc) collection of microbial mat on rocks Revisit Jaco scarp.. sample tubeworm bushes and other fauna Night Operations: * Nighttime off seep CTD casts with Rosette to examine ENSO signals and compare to 2009 * Multibeam mapping as needed (pre dive) on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Additional Info
Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference/Visit WHOI on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Meeting Notes: Meeting was held on Nov 4th. Dutch, Eric, Pat, David Lisa, Bruce, AD, techs
- -added Meeting was held on Nov 4th. Dutch, Eric, Pat, David Lisa, Bruce, AD, techs on Dec 29, 2009 9:29 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Stations:
Station 1 Distance: 62 Days: null Latitude: 9° 7.05’ N Longitude: 84° 50.36’ W Station 2 Distance: 70 Days: null Latitude: 8° 55.4’ N Longitude: 84° 18.24’ W Station 3 Distance: 70 Days: null Latitude: 80° 55.8’ N Longitude: 84° 18.75’ W
- removed ~~Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 60, Days:~~ removed ~~Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 70.2, Days: 3~~ removed ~~Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 32.4, Days: 3~~ removed ~~Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 60, Days:~~ on Dec 29, 2009 9:45 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Name: Lat: 9° 7.05’ N, Lon: 84° 50.36’ W, Distance: 62, Days: added Name: Lat: 8° 55.4’ N, Lon: 84° 18.24’ W, Distance: 70, Days: added Name: Lat: 80° 55.8’ N, Lon: 84° 18.75’ W, Distance: 70, Days: on Dec 29, 2009 9:45 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 60, Days: on Dec 17, 2009 10:19 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 60, Days: on Dec 17, 2009 10:19 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 32.4, Days: 3 added Name: Lat: , Lon: , Distance: 70.2, Days: 3 on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Supporting documentation:
»Resolucion_No.1746209SINAC.pdf
»Levin_Chart.doc
»CruisePlan15_59.doc
- added Resolucion_No.1746209SINAC.pdf on Dec 29, 2009 9:48 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Levin_Chart.doc on Dec 22, 2009 4:39 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added CruisePlan15_59.doc on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- ~~Lisa_Levin.pdf~~ on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Lisa_Levin.pdf on Dec 17, 2009 10:19 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- ~~Levin_Chart.doc~~ on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- ~~CruisePlanner___AT_15-59.pdf~~ on Dec 17, 2009 10:18 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Levin_Chart.doc on Dec 17, 2009 10:18 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added CruisePlanner___AT_15-59.pdf on Dec 17, 2009 10:18 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: 0939557

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

Bathymetry System 12 kHz,

Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz ,

ADCP 75 kHz,

Deionized Water System,

12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use,

Fume Hood

-added Bathymetry System 12 kHz on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Bathymetry System 3.5 kHz on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added ADCP 75 kHz on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Deionized Water System on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Fume Hood on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added 12 kHz Pinger for Wire Use on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

CTD/Water Sampling

911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,

SBE43 oxygen sensor,

Wet Labs ECO-AFL fluorometer

-added SBE43 oxygen sensor on Dec 29, 2009 9:51 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Wet Labs ECO-AFL fluorometer on Dec 29, 2009 9:51 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Critical CTD Sensors

Sediment Sampling

Box corer

-added Box corer on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Sample Storage

Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft.,

Scientific Walk-in Freezer,

Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft.,

Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea.

-added Freezer -70°C 25 cu. ft. on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Refrigerator 8.6 cu. ft. on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Freezer -70°C 3.2 cu. ft. ea. on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Navigation

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

yes

- changed from no to yes on Nov 3, 2009 4:20 PM by Dina A. Pandya

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

How many nets?

How many tansponders?

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

yes

- added yes on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Standard Oceanographic Cables

	Instrument(s)	Instrument Weight(s)	Maximum Depth
Conducting Hydro:	CTD
Hydro:	plankton net (possibly)

Conducting Hydro Revisions:

- Instrument : added CTD on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Hydro Revisions:

- Instrument : changed from ~~plankton net (possibly)~~ to plankton net (possibly) on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- Instrument : added plankton net (possibly) on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Slip ring required? no
Non-standard wire required? no
Traction winch required? no

Portable Vans

Chemical Storage Van

-added Chemical Storage Van on Dec 29, 2009 9:51 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

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?

yes

Details: Gear elevator with Alvin ops

- changed from ~~Gear elevator will be deplyed before each Alvin dive~~
to Gear elevator with Alvin ops
on Dec 29, 2009 9:51 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from ~~Gear elevator with Alvin ops~~
to Gear elevator will be deplyed before each Alvin dive
on Dec 17, 2009 3:07 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from ~~Gear elevator~~ to Gear elevator with Alvin ops
on Dec 17, 2009 10:21 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added Gear elevator on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

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:

Portable Air Compressors:

Flammable Gases:

yes

Small Boat Operations:

SCUBA Diving Operations:

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?

- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Dec 29, 2009 10:22 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from no to yes on Dec 29, 2009 9:52 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Dec 17, 2009 10:21 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from no to yes on Nov 3, 2009 4:19 PM by Dina A. Pandya

- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Nov 3, 2009 4:18 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added yes on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Describe deployment method and quantity:
Spill kits are on board. All hazardous materials will be stored in the chem van during transits. MSDS forms are on board. Hazardous materials will be removed from the ship when it docks in San Diego

- added Spill kits are on board. All hazardous materials will be stored in the chem van during transits. MSDS forms are on board. Hazardous materials will be removed from the ship when it docks in San Diego on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?

yes

- added yes on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
CTD ops and Seabeam

- changed from ~~Seabeam and CTD casts~~
to CTD ops and Seabeam on Dec 29, 2009 9:51 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from ~~CTD ops and Seabeam~~ to Seabeam and CTD casts
on Dec 17, 2009 3:07 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from ~~will use Seabeam~~ to CTD ops and Seabeam on Dec 17, 2009 10:34 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added will use Seabeam on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Other required equipment and special needs:

Critical CTD sensors:

oxygen, temp, pressure, fluorescence

- changed from Critical CTD sensors:
oxygen, temp, pressure, fluorescence to Critical CTD sensors:
oxygen, temp, pressure, fluorescence on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added Critical CTD sensors:
oxygen, temp, pressure, fluorescence on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin

Current Chart(s):
»Levin_Chart.doc

- added Levin_Chart.doc on Dec 17, 2009 10:23 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

What type of samples do you expect to collect?Alvin CTD null null
- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli null null

Site Survey

Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?

yes

- changed from no to yes on Dec 17, 2009 3:29 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Navigation

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

yes

- changed from no to yes on Dec 17, 2009 10:26 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

How many nets?

How many tansponders?

Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations?

yes

- changed from no to yes on Dec 17, 2009 3:09 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Vehicle Equipment

Push corers (12-pack rack),

Low temperature probe ,

Scoop nets,

Search sonar,

Small capacity slurp samplers,

Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber,

Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12,

Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24

-added Push corers (12-pack rack) on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Low temperature probe on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Scoop nets on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Search sonar on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Small capacity slurp samplers on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Large capacity slurp samplers: single-chamber on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added Alvin CTD on Dec 17, 2009 3:31 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Elevators

Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?

yes

- changed from no to yes on Dec 29, 2009 4:18 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

If yes, how many would you anticipate?

- changed from 0 to 5 on Dec 29, 2009 10:14 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from 1 to 0 on Dec 29, 2009 9:55 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added 1 on Dec 17, 2009 10:26 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Science Supplied Equipment

Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Has this equipment been used on Alvin before?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed on 4 of the 6 dive days before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.
PI has asked for more information on Reson and the type of data it provides

- changed from Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed on 4 of the 6 dive days before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed on 4 of the 6 dive days before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.
PI has asked for more information on Reson and the type of data it provides

on Dec 17, 2009 3:31 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed on 4 of the 6 dive days before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.

on Dec 17, 2009 3:29 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive
Transponder net may not be needed if USBL is used.

on Dec 17, 2009 3:09 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive

on Dec 17, 2009 3:03 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin
PI has requested to use one transponder/homer probe on equipment that will be deployed for several days.
Gear Elevator will be deployed each day before the dive

on Dec 17, 2009 10:36 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from

~~Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs~~

to Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs
Gear elevator used with Alvin

on Dec 17, 2009 10:26 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from

~~Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs~~

to

Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs

on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added

Additional Bio boxes supplied by PIs

on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Does this equipment use an external pressure housing?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.

Air weight of this equipment?

Water weight of this equipment?

Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin?

Voltage required null

Power required

Data Interface

Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

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?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.

Does this equipment require manipulation?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated:

Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

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?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

How long will the deployment be?

Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

If yes, please describe this equipment:

Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?

- added no on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Describe deployment method and quantity:

Additional Information

Brief operations description or comments:
Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab
PI requests sink on deck to process cores.
-requests to borrow small expedition leaders fridge for aft lab
-would like multi core as backup to Alvin coring

- changed from Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab
PI requests sink on deck to process cores.
to Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab
PI requests sink on deck to process cores.
-requests to borrow small expedition leaders fridge for aft lab
-would like multi core as backup to Alvin coring
on Dec 17, 2009 3:09 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- changed from Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab

NOTE: i will need to edit this following comments from co PIs but can't find a save button so I will submit and send revisions later. Unsure about radioisotope van (checking with Orphan) to Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab
PI requests sink on deck to process cores.
on Dec 17, 2009 10:26 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

- added Running seawater required on deck
Walk in cold room and walk in freezer required
Access to 2-3 refrigerators required... in main lab, chem lab and back (hydro) lab

NOTE: i will need to edit this following comments from co PIs but can't find a save button so I will submit and send revisions later. Unsure about radioisotope van (checking with Orphan) on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Navy Clearance:
Navy Clearance
Requested 12/28/09:
WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS OF 08-56N 84-19W DURING PERIOD 060700Z THRU 130700Z JAN 10
WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS OF 09-07N 84-51W DURING PERIOD 060700Z THRU 130700Z JAN 10

- added Navy Clearance
Requested 12/28/09:
WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS OF 08-56N 84-19W DURING PERIOD 060700Z THRU 130700Z JAN 10
WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS OF 09-07N 84-51W DURING PERIOD 060700Z THRU 130700Z JAN 10 on Dec 29, 2009 4:18 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Checklist & Notes

Checklist
U.S. Customs Form:	yes
- changed from no to yes on Dec 29, 2009 9:57 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Nov 3, 2009 3:48 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from no to yes on Dec 17, 2009 3:43 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Nov 3, 2009 4:03 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added yes on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Diplomatic Clearance:	yes
- changed from no to yes on Nov 3, 2009 4:24 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~yes~~ to no on Nov 3, 2009 3:48 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added yes on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:	Dec 3, 2009
- added Dec 3, 2009 on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Agent Information:
Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts
- changed from Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts to Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts on Dec 17, 2009 3:43 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts to Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Costa Rica Master R/V Ship Name Attn: Scientist's Name IN TRANSIT c/o Vasile Tudoran Transport 819 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Vasile Tudoran Phone: (562) 882-5590 Fax: (562) 434-9800 Email: vtudoran@aol.com Local Address for Large Shipments: SERMAR SA Aptdo 76 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Attn: Manuel Fernandez Phone: 011-506-2661-1529 Fax: 011-506-2661-2779 Manuel Fernandez, cell #011 506 8862 6787 Juan Carlos Fernandez, cell # 011 506 8840 8530 Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Countries:
Costa Rica, clearance has been approved
- changed from ~~Costa Rica~~ to Costa Rica, clearance has been approved on Dec 29, 2009 9:57 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Costa Rica on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Notes:
4455 submitted in San Diego in Oct when gear was loaded at Marfac.
- added 4455 submitted in San Diego in Oct when gear was loaded at Marfac. on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Isotope Use Approval:	no
- added no on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Isotope Notes:

SCUBA Diving:	no
- added no on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Checklist
SSSG Tech:
one female one male
- changed from ~~TBD~~ to one female one male on Dec 29, 2009 9:57 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~one female one male~~ to TBD on Nov 3, 2009 4:24 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~TBD~~ to one female one male on Dec 17, 2009 3:14 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from ~~one female one male~~ to TBD on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added one female one male on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. -PI request to leave 10 buckets of smaples in chems in chem van. AD gave ok for this. Winch and multi core will be loaded in CR between Jan 3-4th.
- changed from Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. to Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. -PI request to leave 10 buckets of smaples in chems in chem van. AD gave ok for this. Winch and multi core will be loaded in CR between Jan 3-4th. on Dec 17, 2009 3:13 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- changed from Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. -PI request to leave 10 buckets of smaples in chems in chem van. AD gave ok for this. Winch and multi core will be loaded in CR between Jan 3-4th. to Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. on Dec 17, 2009 10:32 AM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
- added Science gear loaded in San Diego in Oct PI has requested to leave gear onboard until Altantis returns to SD in April. Has also requested to leave samples onboard. Has not been confirmed yet if there is space. -PI request to leave 10 buckets of smaples in chems in chem van. AD gave ok for this. Winch and multi core will be loaded in CR between Jan 3-4th. on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli
Rathburn: arrives in CR on Jan 3 Orphan: arrive in CR on 3/4 Greg and Levin (14 people): Fly on 4th arrive late that night. Will stay ashore and board ship on am of 5th. PI will need to stay onboard until late afternoon on the day of arrival.
- added Rathburn: arrives in CR on Jan 3 Orphan: arrive in CR on 3/4 Greg and Levin (14 people): Fly on 4th arrive late that night. Will stay ashore and board ship on am of 5th. PI will need to stay onboard until late afternoon on the day of arrival. on Dec 17, 2009 3:37 PM by Elizabeth A. Caporelli

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis

AT 15-59

Ship

Vehicles

Cruise Party

Departure: Jan 6, 2010

Arrival: Jan 13, 2010

Operations Area

Science Objectives

Science Activities

Additional Info

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Supporting documentation:

Funding

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

CTD/Water Sampling

Critical CTD Sensors

Sediment Sampling

Sample Storage

Navigation

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

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