Summary for Field Activity Number 75031

Area of Operations : Georges Bank, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: December 4, 1975 to December 6, 1975

Chief scientist: Brad Butman
   John Vermersch-MIT

Objectives: Replace instruments on moorings GBK2 and GBK3, inspect mooring hardware.

Type of Activity: Mooring work;

Information to be derived: Times series data;

Summary: Replaced VACM (102) on GBK2, 1/2in chain showed no wear since deployment in September by USCG HORNBEAM). Attempted to recover mooring GBK3 same site but high swells strained hauling equipment so redeployed at original position (40d51minN,67d25minW)

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Contact: John Vermersch ()