Environmental impact research for establishment of places of refuge in the western coastal sea of Estonia
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | Department of Marine Systems at Tallinn University of Technology |
| Country | Estonia  |
| Project | Environmental impact research for establishment of places of refuge in the western coastal sea of Estonia(Lep7083) |
| Time period | 15.08.2007 - 01.12.2007 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Baltic Sea, Estonian western coastal sea |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Transport in the water column; Bathymetry and Elevation |
| Instruments | CTD |
| Description | |
| Summary | The aim was to perform a complex research in the Estonian western coastal sea and to select coordinates, which suit for usage as places of refuge for maximum 15 m oil tanker. During expeditions currents were measured with drift buoys, CTD profile measurements were performed, measured Secchi depth, benthic fauna and vegetation samples taken and sediment type detected. Modelling potential oil spills were conducted by using two different models. In conclusion, most suitable places of refuge from environmental and maritime safety point of view were selected -Tagalaht entrance area and Sõrve peninsula coastal sea area. Areas most suitable as places of refuge in the western Estonian coastal sea were selected among several alternatives. Methodology used in the work can be used for conducting other similar research. |
| Originators | Department of Marine Systems at Tallinn University of Technology |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | Department of Marine Systems at Tallinn University of Technology |
| Availability | Unknown |
| Contact | Urmas Raudsepp |
| Address | Department of Marine Systems at Tallinn University of Technology |
| Telephone | +372 6264302 |
| Facsimile | +372 6204301 |
| raudsepp@phys.sea.ee | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Department of Marine Systems at Tallinn University of Technology |
| Local identifier | 48001014 |
| Global identifier | 1141 |
| Last revised | 2009-02-05 |
