Alternate Leg ID: W23-97 Area of Operations: Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, United States, North America, North Atlantic Dates: February 11, 1997 to February 13, 1997 Chief scientist: Michael Bothner
Objectives: The objective of the program is to conduct long-term monitoring of currents, sediment transport, and physical/chemical characteristics of sediments in western Massachusetts Bay. Type of Activity: Sampling
Mooring work
Photography Information to be derived: Time series data
Samples and Chemical Analysis
Suspended Sediment Concentrations Summary: Hydraulically damped cores: 8 (4 each, Stations 2 and 3). Moorings recovered: 3 (#477, 478 and 480 deployed FA 96023 WHITE HEATH Oct. 1-2, 1996). Moorings deployed: 2 (#495 and 496 recovered FA 97016 WHITE HEATH Jun. 10, 1997). USGS Project Number: 7241-67014 and 7241-67011
Contact: Richard Rendigs (rrendigs@usgs.gov)
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