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Voyage - Leg:           OC 369-2
Voyage Dates:           31Jul - 29 Aug 2001
Chief Sci(s):           Robert S. Pickart
Address:                WHOI - MS 21
                        Woods Hole, MA 02543
Phone:                  508-289-2858
Email:                  rpickart@whoi.edu
Cruise Objective:       To observe deep convection and quantify
                        the basin-wide circulation of the Irminger Sea.
Science Activities:     (1) Deployment of two CTD moored profilers for
                        a period of 3 years; and (2) Occupation of a
                        one-time basin-wide CTD/LADCP survey of the
                        Irminger Sea.
Operations Area:        63N, 35W
                        NA4/Greenland
                        50m to 3500m

SSSG Tech:              TBD - CTD Experience needed
Departure Port:         Reykjavik, Iceland
Agent:                  Master
                        R/V Ship Name
                        Attn: Scientist's Name
                        c/o EIMSKIP Port Agency Services
                        Posthusstraeti 2
                        101 Reykjavik
                        ICELAND

                        Contact: Rolf Hakon Arnarson
                        Phone: 011 354 525 7766
                        Fax: 011 354 525 7769
                        Cell: 011 354 899 6053
                        Email: pas@eimskip.is
Arrival Port:           Reykjavik, Iceland
Agent:                  Same as above
Installed Scientific    CTD/Rosette System
Equipment:              12 kHz Transducer
                        PDR
                        ADCP
                        XBT System
                        IMET Sensors
                        (Wind Speed/Direction, Underway CTD)
                        Transponder
WHOI-Provided Science   Cond. Hydro Cable for CTD/Rosette Package
Tools:                  3500 m, Instrument Wt. unknown
                        CTD Hydro Van
Program-Provided        Science will bring their own CTD frame
Science Tools:          (with 3 Liter bottles) as the primary package.
Shipboard
Equipment/Nav:
Other Requirements:       Night work anticipated.
                          Special requirements for: Equipment handling and
                          for science stowage.
Notes:                    Will depoly two moorings. Scott Worrilow and
                          George Tupper will know the details. Will Load in
                          Woods Hole.

                          Questions:
                          1. Station locations Lat/Long;
                          2. Deck load diagram & weights;
                          3. Science party size - who; berth for foreign
                          observers if requested;
                          4. Winch for moorings;
                          5. CFC - component may be added/ Bill Smethie
                          at Lamont has pending proposal;
                          6. Berthing van, hydro van & mooring gear.
Navy Clearance Status:

Last Modified: 07/10/2001

Check List:          Required?          Comments
US Customs Form      Yes                Loading in Woods Hole
Explosives Clearance No
Isotope Use Approval No
Diplomatic Clearance Yes                Iceland, Denmark, Greenland
SCUBA Diving         No