CMOP Cruises

CMOP cruises based on UNOLS vessels are an integral part of the SATURN concept.

The R/V Barnes and R/V Wecoma schedules for 2007 are now available. In summary, we have (note that dates include travel and set-up times):

R/V Wecoma: Apr 01-Apr 04 (for: deployment cruise)
R/V Wecoma: Aug 14-Sep 01 (for: science cruise)
R/V Barnes: Aug 14-Sep 01 (for: science cruise)
R/V Wecoma: Nov 01-Nov 19 (for: science & deployment cruise)

Please use this forum to provide initial feedback on the issues identified below. That feedback will help prepare an all-willing-hands planning meeting in late 2006.

Nov 01-Nov 19 NOTE: You must log in to CMOP web to view this page.
Chief Scientist: Baptista (Coordination) and others TBD
Goals: This ship time is dedicated to a multi-platform science cruise, involving the R/V Wecoma, at least one glider, and, as needed, the R/V Forerunner; there is also deployment/maintenance time allowed for SATURN station(s). Geographical focus is the CR river-estuary-plume-shelf system. A driver for the cruise is the testing of new capabilities in near-real time data assimilation and observational asset optimization, in support of pre-defined science questions. Unusual for oceanographic cruises, the overall coordination will come from land on a near real-time basis, but detailed logistical decisions will continue to require "on-board" (and perhaps "gliders"?) chief scientists. The target science questions need to be refined from the broad questions listed in the proposal.
Requested input: Priority science questions. Investigators' interest in experiments and associated needs (equipment and bunk space). Investigators willing to serve as on-board chief scientists.

Aug 14-Sep 01 NOTE: You must log in to CMOP web to view this page.
Chief Scientist: Antonio Baptista (Coordination), Byron Crump (Wecoma), Lydie Herfort (Barnes), Curtis Roegner (Forerunner)
Goals: This ship time is dedicated to a multi-platform science cruise, involving the R/V Wecoma, R/V Barnes, at least one glider, and, as needed, the R/V Forerunner. Geographical focus is the CR river-estuary-plume-shelf system. A driver for the cruise is the testing of new capabilities in near-real time data assimilation and observational asset optimization, in support of pre-defined science questions. Unusual for oceanographic cruises, the overall coordination will come from land on a near real-time basis, but detailed logistical decisions will continue to require "on-board" (and perhaps "gliders"?) chief scientists. The target science questions need to be refined from the broad questions listed in the proposal.

Jul 17: ETM Chase REU Cruise
Vessel: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Bill Howe
Goals: Refine and test the protocol for chasing the ETM and salinity intrusion; collect more samples for REU student research projects.

Jun 14: ETM Chase REU Cruise
Vessel: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
Goals: Test the protocol for chasing the ETM and salt wedge; collect samples to support summer research projects for REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) students.

Jun 5: ETM Chase Practice Cruise
Vessel: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
Goals: Develop a protocol for chasing the ETM and salt wedge; gather requirements for products to support these activities.

Apr 04-Apr 06
Chief Scientist: Murray Levine
Goals: This ship time is primarily dedicated to the deployment of the SATURN shelf station.
Requested input: Expressions of interest in conducting CMOP science as a complementary activity, if logistics allow.