NOAA Teacher at Sea
Carolyn Bielser
Onboard NOAA Ship Delaware II
May 23 – 30, 2005
Mission: Surf clam and quahog survey
Geographical Area: New England
Date: May 24, 2005
Science and Technology Log
Days 1: In Port, Woods Hole
Monday, May 23 the DELAWARE II went out on a shakedown. We left port at approximately 1130 and returned to Woods Hole approximately 0600.
The objectives of the shakedown were to:
- Test deployment of the clam gear and power systems
- Test and calibrate the Survey Sensor package (SSP)
- Test and calibrate archival sensors (minilog and inclinometer)
- Test and calibrate positional data for the dredge utilizing an experimental trackpoint system
- Deploy Van Veen Grap sampler for benthic samples
- Test FSCS for Shellfish using new electronic Limonterra digital measuring boards
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