Ken Decoteau and Jeff Lord launch the VMP using Launch And Recovery System.

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Decoteau, Kenneth

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Ken Decoteau and Jeff Lord launch the VMP using Launch And Recovery System.

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09/16/2012

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In September 2012, WHOI engineers Ken Decoteau and Jeff Lord deployed a vertical microstructure profiler from RV Knorr. The instrument records water velocity, temperature, and salinity on sub-centimeter scale as it descends and gives researchers a detailed look at the way different layers of the ocean mix and interact. On this particular cruise, led by WHOI physical oceanographer Ray Schmitt, scientists were interested in examining the "salinity maximum" of the North Atlantic and the role salt content plays in both large- and small-scale mixing in the ocean.
On or about 6 September 2012, you will depart Woods Hole, MA on Voyage KN209-01. Upon completion of science activities, the vessel shall transit to the port of Ponta Delgada, Azores on or before 9 October 2012.
The science objectives of this cruise are as follows:
Deploy three surface moorings in the North Atlantic salinity maximum at 25N, 38 W. Deploy floats, gliders and other AUV's. Perform microstructure and mixing measurements with free profilers. Perform CTD casts and log underway thermosalinograph data in the region of the surface salinity maximum.
The scientific personnel participating on this cruise are under the direction of Dr. Raymond Schmitt, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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