RRS Frederick Russell FR14B/81
Cruise summary report
Cruise Info. | |
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Ship name (ship code) | RRS Frederick Russell (74GG) |
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Cruise identifier | FR14B/81 |
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Cruise period | 1981-10-14 — 1981-10-21 |
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Status | Completed |
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Port of departure | Plymouth, United Kingdom |
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Port of return | Plymouth, United Kingdom |
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Purpose | Research |
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Objectives | (a) To conduct boundary layer flow measurements on the different gravel bedform types in the West Solent.
(b) To study gravel movement using underwater TV, a sediment trap and an acoustic probe to record self generated noise.
(c) If time and environment conditions permitted, to conduct preliminary observations of gravel movement under waves. |
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Chief scientist | D Nicholas Langhorne (Institute of Oceanographic Sciences Taunton) |
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Cruise report | (0.12 MB) |
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Ocean/sea areas | |
General | Irish Sea and St. George's Channel |
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Specific | W. Solent, 50 43'N,001 29'W |
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Track charts | |
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Measurements | |
Physical oceanography | |
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Current meters | Quantity: 6 Description: 12 hours |
Other physical oceanographic measurements | Quantity: 6 Description: electromagnetic flow of sensors |