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Voyage - Leg:       AT 03-17
Voyage Dates:       18 Apr - 24 Apr 1998
Chief Sci(s):       Dana Yoerger
Address:            Blake Bldg., MS#7
                    WHOI
Phone:              x2603
Email:              dyoerger@whoi.edu
Cruise Objective:   To map the vent structures of the hydrothermal systems
                    in the Guaymas Basin of the Sea of Corte using a
                    combination of imaging and mapping techniques.
Science Activities: Jason vehicle surveys, CTD stations
Operations Area:    Guaymas Basin: vicinity of 27-00N, 111-24W

SSSG Tech:                 Mark Talkovic, sssg@atlantis.whoi.edu
Departure Port:            Guaymas, Mexico
Agent:                     Zega Vejar Agencia Naviera
                           Calle 23 Y Ave., Abelardo L. Rodriguez
                           Guaymas, Sonora - Mexico 85400
                           Tele: 011-52 622-20092/21379/26268
                           FAX: 011-52 622-20611
                           TLX: 57241
                           Contact: Rudolfo Vejar, Vasile Tudoran, D.Romero
Arrival Port:              Guaymas, Mexico
Agent:                     Zega Vejar Agencia Naviera
                           Calle 23 Y Ave., Abelardo L. Rodriguez
                           Guaymas, Sonora - Mexico 85400
                           Tele: 011-52 622-20092/21379/26268
                           FAX: 011-52 622-20611
                           TLX: 57241
                           Contact: Rudolfo Vejar, Vasile Tudoran, D.Romero
Installed Scientific       12kHz echo sounder w/recorder
Equipment:                 Deionized water system
                           -70 freezer
                           Chest freezers and refrigerators
WHOI-Provided Science      Transponder net
Tools:                     CTD/rosette system
Program-Provided Science   Jason vehicle and support equipment
Tools:                     2 Jason control vans
Shipboard Equipment/Nav:   Standard navigation and communication
                           Hydro winch w/ .322" EM cable for CTD
                           Deck storage van
                           Chemical storage
Other Requirements:                            SeaNet comm.
Notes:
Navy Clearance Status:

Last Modified: 10/22/1998

Check List:          Required?         Comments
US Customs Form      Yes               req'd on dept fm SD (4/13/98)
Explosives Clearance No
Isotope Use Approval No
Diplomatic Clearance Yes               Mexico, requested 10/97
SCUBA Diving         No