BODC Cruise Metadata Report for FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM) cruise 1717A
Introduction
This report collates information from the BODC cruise inventory and oceanographic databases. It presents
- Cruise Inventory Information
- A summary of BODC data holdings for the cruise from the
- References - including cruise tracks and cruise reports
Cruise Inventory Information
| Long name | FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM) cruise 1717A |
|---|---|
| Short name | 1717A |
| Objectives and Narrative |
Objectives
1. To map spatial distribution of sediment characteristics, infauna composition, pore-water nutrients and organic matter content within the inner Firth of Clyde, Clyde sea lochs and Clyde Estuary. 2. To map the relationship between mean particle grain size and permeability/porosity in the Firth of Clyde. 3. Determine how relationships among sediment properties and sediment nutrient content are modified by natural disturbance, fishing activity and bioturbation potential. Procedure Stations are stratified according to depth and sediment mud content. Stations in the Clyde Estuary and in the vicinity of the isles of Bute and Cumbrae will be sampled Day 1 (13 October). Subsequent sampling days will then focus on sampling stations south of Bute and east of Arran, and stations west of Bute and in Loch Fyne. It is expected that ~ 5 stations will be sampled per day. The survey anticipates equal emphasis on grab sampling and coring. The target would, therefore, be six cores, two grab samples and one CTD profile from each station. |
| Ship | FRV Alba Na Mara |
| Departure Port | Greenock, United Kingdom |
| Departure Date | 2017-10-13 |
| Arrival Port | Greenock, United Kingdom |
| Arrival Date | 2017-10-17 |
| Principal Scientist(s) | Eric J Dalgarno (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory) |
| Responsible Organisation | Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory |
| Associated Project(s) | |
| IHB Sea Areas Visited | Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland |
| Marsden Squares Visited | 181;3/181;4 |
| Work Area Description | Firth of Clyde, Clyde sea lochs. |
| Unable to lookup cruise bounds at this time | |
| Work Area Bounding Polygon | |
| Southern Limit | unknown |
| Northern Limit | unknown |
| Western Limit | unknown |
| Eastern Limit | unknown |
Cruise Inventory Datasets
No information on datasets is currently available for this cruise
Cruise Inventory Mooring/Buoy Operations
No information on datasets is currently available
Summary of BODC Data Holdings for the Cruise
National Oceanographic Database
Summary
| # Series | Instrument Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | CTD/STD cast |
Chlorophyll pigment concentrations in water bodies Concentration of suspended particulate material in the water column Density of the water column Electrical conductivity of the water column Reference numbers Salinity of the water column Temperature of the water column Vertical spatial coordinates |
Note: Parameter terms are taken from the BODC Parameter Discovery Vocabulary XML (SKOS)
Full List
| BODC Reference | Instrument Description | Date/Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911982 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-13 12:28Z | 55° 59' N, 4° 56' W | Click for more |
| 1911994 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-13 16:34Z | 56° 1' N, 4° 53' W | Click for more |
| 1912008 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-14 07:01Z | 55° 55' N, 4° 55' W | Click for more |
| 1912021 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-14 09:21Z | 55° 50' N, 4° 58' W | Click for more |
| 1912033 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-14 11:14Z | 55° 46' N, 4° 58' W | Click for more |
| 1912045 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-14 13:05Z | 55° 42' N, 5° 0' W | Click for more |
| 1912057 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-15 08:11Z | 56° 8' N, 5° 11' W | Click for more |
| 1912069 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-15 10:08Z | 56° 3' N, 5° 18' W | Click for more |
| 1912070 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-15 12:45Z | 55° 58' N, 5° 25' W | Click for more |
| 1912082 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-15 13:40Z | 55° 58' N, 5° 22' W | Click for more |
| 1912094 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-16 07:01Z | 55° 53' N, 5° 21' W | Click for more |
| 1912101 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-16 07:49Z | 55° 51' N, 5° 21' W | Click for more |
| 1912113 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-16 09:29Z | 55° 49' N, 5° 9' W | Click for more |
| 1912125 | CTD/STD cast | 2017-10-16 11:14Z | 55° 46' N, 5° 10' W | Click for more |
Project Database
No data currently held for this cruise in the BODC Project Database
