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PCM-HAB GOM predict
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2011
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Oceanus
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Project Title: |
PCM-HAB: Implementation of an Operational Model for Prediction of Alexandrium fundyense Blooms in the Gulf of Maine |
Project Status: |
Submitted |
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Principal Investigator: |
Dennis J. McGillicuddy, WHOI |
Project Institution: |
WHOI |
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Project ID: |
103026 |
Version #: |
3 |
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Date Submitted: |
8/2/2011 7:35:00 PM |
Created By: |
Bruce Keafer |
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Date Last Modified: |
10/21/2011 11:29:00 AM |
URI Serial #: |
None |
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Funding Agencies: |
NOAA - NA11NOS4780023 - Funded |
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Summary of Field Work: |
Surveys of Alexandrium fundyense cyst abundance in the sediments are one on-going element of a multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary, NOAA-funded research program (ECOHAB-GOMTOX) studying the dynamics of toxic Alexandrium fundyense blooms in the Gulf of Maine (GOM) and the Bay of Fundy. One of the products of that research has been the formulation of biological-physical models that specifically require the cyst abundance in the sediments to be observed each Fall for computation of seasonal and synoptic forecasts of bloom severity in the overlying waters during the following spring. With this new ECOHAB project, that modeling capability is now being transitioned from research to operational mode within NOAA.
To supply the critical cyst data in Fall, 2012 for the spring 2013 computer forecasts, a total of 125 stations from Mass Bay to the Bay of Fundy will be sampled over an 11-12 day cruise. A Craib Corer will be used to collect undisturbed surface sediments. All samples will be processed onboard and brought back to the lab for later microscopic enumeration of cysts. |
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Summary of Facility Requirements: |
Several successful cyst surveys were completed in past years using either the R/V Oceanus or R/V Endeavor. R/V Endeavor is the only UNOLS vessels in the region available in Fall, 2012. Endeavor is the perfect platform for the cyst surveys with light coring operations to be done off the starboard CTD work area and heavier coring ops using USGS equipment to be done on the aft deck using either the crane or the A-Frame. No UNOLS supplied equipment will be needed other than normal CTD/rosette and routine underway hydrographic data collection. |
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Summary of other requirements and comments: |
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Type of Request: |
Primary Ship Use |
Request Status: |
Submitted |
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Request ID: |
1004730 |
Created By: |
Bruce Keafer |
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Date Last Modified: |
10/21/2011 11:29:00 AM |
Date Submitted: |
8/2/2011 7:35:00 PM |
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Year: |
2011
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Ship/Facility: |
Oceanus
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Optimum Start Date:
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10/17/2011 |
Dates to Avoid: |
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Earliest Start Date: |
10/17/2011 |
Multi-Ship Op: |
No |
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Latest Start Date: |
10/18/2011 |
Other Ship(s): |
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Operating Days Needed: |
Science Days |
Mob Days |
De-Mob Days |
Estimated Transit Days |
Total Days |
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11 |
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14 |
Repeating Cruise?
(within same year) |
No |
Interval: |
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# of Cruises: |
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Description of Repeating cruise requirements: |
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Justification/Explanation for ship choice, dates,
conflicts, number of days & multi-ship operations: |
already scheduled with WHOI port office - Oceanus is the only regional boat available during late October period and capable of doing the job. All previous cyst surveys have been in the mid-late October period sampling window. That time is the preferred since the cysts have settled to the bottom from the spring/summer blooms. Later sampling periods are subject to deteriorating weather conditions in the northeast which affect coring operations.
One extra day may be requested (and paid for) by USGS (Woods Hole) - Brad Butman. Thus the science days could be extended from the 11 days requested here to 12 days total if USGS participates. |
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Short Description of Op Area
for use in schedules: |
NA-06 |
| Description of Op Area: |
Gulf of Maine coastal waters including the Bay of Fundy;
southwestern most coordinate (Massachusetts Bay - USA) 42o 00.0’ 70o 30.0’
southeastern most coordinate (east of Cape Cod) 41o 30.0’, 69o 00.0’
northeastern most coordinate (Bay of Fundy – Canadian waters) 45o 00.0’ 65o 30.0’
most offshore coordinate (central Gulf of Maine-Canadian waters) 43o 00.0’ 66o 40.0’ |
| Op Area Size/Dia.: |
10000 nm |
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Lat/Long |
Marsden Grid |
Navy Op Area |
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Foreign Clearance Required? |
Yes |
Coastal States:
Canada |
 Important Info on Foreign Research Clearances
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Are you or any member in your science party bringing in any science equipment items which are regulated for export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
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No |
If yes, have you applied for the necessary permits through your export control office?
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No |
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Comments about foreign clearance requirements or
description of any other special permitting requirements
(e.g., MMPA, ESA, IHA, Marine Sanctuaries, etc.) |
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Requested Start Port |
Intermediate Port(s) |
Requested End Port |
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Woods Hole, MA, USA |
None |
Woods Hole, MA, USA |
Explanation/justification for requested
ports and dates of intermediate stops
or to list additional port stops |
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Important Info on Working in Foreign Ports
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Chief Scientist: |
Bruce Keafer, WHOI |
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# in Science Party |
15 |
# of different science teams |
2 |
# Marine Technicians to be
provided by ship operator:
(include in science party total)
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1 |
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Explanation of Science Party Requirements and Technician Requirements |
Standard WHOI SSSG tech for communications and CTD operations |
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 Dynamic Positioning | ADCP | Multibeam | Seismic |
| Dredging/Coring/Large Dia. Trawl Wire | Stern A-frame | Fiber Optic (.681) | 0.680 Coax Wire |
| SCUBA Diving | Radioisotope use - briefly describe | NO Radioisotope use/Natural level work | Other Operator Provided Inst. - Describe |
| 1 PI-Provided Vans - briefly describe | MOCNESS | | |
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Explain Instrumentation or Capability
requirements that could affect choice
of ship in scheduling. |
Sleeping van may be needed for additional personnel. Scientific Sampling Equipment will be user supplied.
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Explain Major Ancillary Facilities
Requirements and list description
and provider for "other" systems. |
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