From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 7:09 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 14-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 5:00:51 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 14-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65 14.50 65 09.97 64 59.30 64 59.15 LONGITUDE (W): 066 47.50 066 56.92 067 23.50 067 43.08 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.5 1.0 2.2 0.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 971.3 971.4 973.3 974.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 98 99 96 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 23-25 20-25 9-10 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-9 8-10 5-7 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE N N SALINITY(PSU): 33.299 33.286 33.304 33.309 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.818 0.734 0.610 0.801 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5 >0.1 8-10 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 5-6 4 3-4 3-4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 >1/10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs, Bits GREY-WHITE: Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS 800/70 800/OS 800/85 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 121,800 Windy in the early morning and dying off at days end. Completed the 500 grid line. Steaming toward Palmer to begin foraging grid in the morning at station E. We had a few minutes of sunshine today. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:04 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 13-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:18:44 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 13-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65 12.95 65 28.61 65 24.20 65 27.77 LONGITUDE (W): 064 09.55 064 39.87 065 52.10 066 11.44 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.1 4.7 2.5 2.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 968.8 968.1 970.7 970.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 70 80.9 93 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 13-15 15-20 21-24 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: N NE NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 3-5 6-9 6-9 SWELL DIRECTION: N NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 32.249 32.091 33,357 33.357 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 1.648 3.410 1.066 1.034 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 6-8 6-8 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 95 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 0 2 4-5 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 >1/10 0 >1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs, Brash Bergs, Brash Bergs GREY-WHITE: Growlers Growlers Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 830/100 800/100 800/100 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 124,760 REMARKS: Completed inside stations out of the weather (585.010, 550.020) and moved to the 500 line. Swells and sea state were still up in the morning. The PRR hit 2 m under the boat and half of the instrument was recovered. The recovered portion was split open and still attached to the cable. Continued sampling with CTD, biofish, and nets on the 500-grid line. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 1:05 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 12-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 4:12:42 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 12-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 51.70 65 23.21 63 23.20 65 29.64 LONGITUDE (W): 067 41.80 066 22.34 065 54.70 064 30.86 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.6 1.6 3.0 4.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 966.7 964.5 964.1 969.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94 97 90 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 37-40 25-30 27-30 5-20 WIND DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 7-10 8-10 10-14 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE N SALINITY(PSU): 33.296 33.275 33.294 31.773 SEA SURF TEMP(C): .960 1.000 1.164 3.642 VISIBILITY (NM): .5 .5 .5 +10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 95 SEA STATE: 5 5 5-6 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 >1/10 0 >1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs, Bits Bergs, Bits GREY-WHITE: Growlers Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/100 800/100 800/100 800/20 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 128,160 REMARKS: Weather picked up leaving us unable to complete station 500.180 at 01:06 GMT. Abandoned 2-meter net tow due to wind gusts to 35-40 kts. Moved to station 500.060 arriving at 08:30 GMT. Weather still uncooperative, attempted 1-meter net tow and lost part of the net on the bottom. Canceled all other station activities and headed to protected waters through Southwind Passage. Wind and swells subsided during transit. Arrived at station 550.000 at 16:20 GMT near Lippmann Island to calmer seas. Completed station 500.020 and are underway to the next station. Found balmy sea surface temp of 3.642 C on the inside. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 3:06 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 11-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:45:06 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 11-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 21.40 64 20.78 64 29.10 64 36.32 LONGITUDE (W): 068 52.90 68 52.07 068 36.00 068 17.14 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.0 984.1 981.5 976.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 80 88 85 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 2-4 10-15 17-19 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: N NNE NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 2-4 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: N Confused NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.301 33.323 33.288 33.302 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 2.179 1.950 1.850 1.714 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 4-6 8-10 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 80 SEA STATE: 1 1 3 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 >1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs, Bits GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS 800/90 800/OS 800/80 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 131,020 REMARKS: Started the outside end of the 500 transect line with calm seas. Weather has picked up and barometer has dropped. We are a bit behind the schedule due to the weather increasing time required to relocate on station. If weather continues to decline we may transit to the inside stations where we will hopefully find calmer conditions to work in. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 6:03 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 10-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 6:01:06 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 10-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 49.20 63 42.76 63 40.20 63 35.39 LONGITUDE (W): 067 11.20 067 26.04 067 33.40 067 45.62 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.6 1.0 3.5 5.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.4 983.8 984.0 984.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 88 77 58 WIND SPEED (KN): 5-7 10 3-4 0-3 WIND DIRECTION: E NE E SE-SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 2-3 3-5 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: W NE N N SALINITY(PSU): 33.318 33.315 33.303 33.31 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 2.121 2.159 2.055 2.156 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 3-4 8-10 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 95 100 90 95 SEA STATE: 3 2 2-3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/100 800/17 800/100 800/10 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 133,210 REMARKS: Completed 600 grid line and steamed to begin the northwest end of the 500 line. Taking advantage of the perfect weather and working on the outside deep stations first. Today was our deepest CTD cast to 3400 meters. Couldn't be better. Liz mpc Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 3:18 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 09-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 1:02:25 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 09-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 09-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 12.50 64 02.33 63 58.80 63 53.90 LONGITUDE (W): 066 15.30 066 33.60 066 51.10 067 00.91 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.6 0.8 0.0 2.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.1 988.4 987.0 986.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 90 84 82 WIND SPEED (KN): 2-4 5-10 4-6 5-10 WIND DIRECTION: S S E E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 1 4-7 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: W SE W W SALINITY(PSU): 33.312 33.286 33.312 33.311 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 1.944 1.676 1.666 2.329 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 4-6 8-10 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 95 95 SEA STATE: 1 1 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 >1/10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs, Bits GREY-WHITE: Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS 800/20 800/OS 800/90 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 135,850 REMARKS: Working our way through the 600 grid line with CTDs, net tows, PRRs, and XCTDs. Weather still holding making it possible to sample the outside deeper stations. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 5:10 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 08-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:16:52 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 08-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 08-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 49.10 64 48.80 64 27.30 64 20.74 LONGITUDE (W): 064 47.90 064 43.09 065 38.80 65 55.43 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.6 2.1 -0.5 1.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.9 993.5 992.8 991.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 93 96 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 1-3 0-5 5-6 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: NW S SE S SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-8 3-5 3-5 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW S SW S SALINITY(PSU): 33.224 33.267 33.342 33.382 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 2.8 1.292 1.656 2.46 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-5 .25 .5 1-2 CLOUDS (%): 95 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 2 2 2 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 >1/10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: Bergs Bergs, Rocks GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/0 800/100 800/OS 800/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 137,890 REMARKS: Another fine day at sea, couldn't be better. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 9:17 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 07-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 1:59:47 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 07-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 07-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 41.7 64 34.10 64 40.70 64 16.94 LONGITUDE (W): 065 01.80 065 19.31 065 04.20 064 48.55 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.6 1.0 2.0 2.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 992.1 992 994.2 994 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96 96 97 86 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-17 5-10 6-8 5-10 WIND DIRECTION: NE N N N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 3-5 4-6 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NW N WNW Confused SALINITY(PSU): 33.463 33.283 33.426 33.061 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 1.386 1.487 1.418 1.530 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 3-4 0 3-4 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 90 SEA STATE: 4-5 3 2-3 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): No ice No ice No ice Berg bits NEW & GREY ICE: Growler GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP/OS 800/VP 800/100 800/20 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 140,570 REMARKS: Overcast and fog in the morning partial burning off in the afternoon. Expected to completed Palmer Basin Process Station at 2300 local time. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 1:54 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 6-Jan-03 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 55.75 64 54.54 64 48.90 64 49.95 LONGITUDE (W): 064 23.70 064 24.23 064 02.30 064 42.57 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.2 2.8 3.0 2.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.7 989.4 991.2 991.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89 83 89 WIND SPEED (KN): 9-10 0-5 none 10-15 WIND DIRECTION: NNW SE N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 1 0 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: W NE N SALINITY(PSU): 33.71 33.039 33.115 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 1.647 1.276 1.263 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 4-6 8-10 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 90 100 90 90 SEA STATE: 2-3 1 1 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): < 1/10 > 1/10 1 > 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Brash, Bits Bergs, Bits Bergs, Bits Bergs, Bits GREY-WHITE: Bergs Growlers Growlers Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/var 800/20 800/20 900/0 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 142,550 REMARKS: Depart Palmer Station @ 1915 on 5-Jan-03. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 1:16 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG sitrep 3-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 7:26:57 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 3-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 03-Jan-03 04-Jan-03 METRICS: SS IS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 32.20 64 29.30 LONGITUDE (W): 061 29.30 062 18.62 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.2 2.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.7 986 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 9-11 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: E NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 Flat SWELL DIRECTION: E SALINITY(PSU): 34.021 33.724 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 1.702 0.784 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 95 100 SEA STATE: 2 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 > 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Berg Bits GREY-WHITE: Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 143,840 REMARKS: Arrive at Palmer Station at 0820 after scenic tour through the Newmyer Warm and sunny at Palmer Station. Liz-MPC From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 5:46 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG sitrep 3-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 6:39:21 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 3-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 02-Jan-03 03-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 59 37.20 60 39.54 61 41.90 62 42.05 LONGITUDE (W): 063 27.90 63 06.64 062 44.50 062 12.27 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.8 2 2 2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.2 987.1 985.4 984.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 95 93 94 WIND SPEED (KN): 11-13 10 12-14 5-10 WIND DIRECTION: NW NW NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-8 4-6 6-9 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW WNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.718 33.708 33.645 33.715 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 2.044 1.482 1.499 0.984 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 10+ 3-4 6-7 CLOUDS (%): 65 60 100 100 SEA STATE: 2-3 2 2 2 SEA ICE 0 0 0 > 1/10 ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): Berg Bits NEW & GREY ICE: Growlers GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/95 900/100 900/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 151,000 REMARKS: Deployed 23 XBTs and 2 XCTDs. XBT track completed 17:59 GMT. Liz MPC Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 5:43 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG SITREP 31-Dec-02 - 01-Jan-03 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 4:44:49 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG SITREP 31-Dec-02 - 01-Jan-03 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31-Dec-02 01-Jan-03 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 34.60 53 22.25 54 04.50 54 50.60 LONGITUDE (W): 068 19.90 066 59.44 065 32.90 064 57.90 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 11.8 10.7 10.6 11.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1011.7 1009.3 1005.7 1004.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 82 81 69 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-10 15 22-25 18 WIND DIRECTION: WNW WNW WNW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-4 4-6 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW NW NW SW SALINITY(PSU): 32.785 32.778 32.769 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 9.247 8.974 9.265 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 4-6 8-10 10+ CLOUDS (%): 75 80 85 80 SEA STATE: 2 2 3-4 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/95 900/100 900/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 160,575 REMARKS: Sunny and warm most of the day increasing seas in afternoon. Data collection of ADCP, TSG, and PCO2. Start:0211GMT Julian:001 Position:52 45S, 68 00W. XBT transect Start: 1730, 12 XBTs launched. Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 6:12 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG sitrep 31 December 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 4:55:59 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 31 December 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31-Dec-2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 42.42 LONGITUDE (W): 69 58.69 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 11 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 68 WIND SPEED (KN): 5-10 WIND DIRECTION: NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 SWELL DIRECTION: NE SALINITY(PSU): 4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 80 SEA STATE: 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 163185 REMARKS: Depart Punta Arenas at 1020 Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 5:21 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 23 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 22 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58 50.43 57 44.2 56 34.4 55 26.5 LONGITUDE (W): 064 51.5 064 53.5 064 55.4 064 57.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 5.5 5.5 6.2 7.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.0 984.8 988.1 991.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 92 82 74 WIND SPEED (KN): 9 10-12 17 14-16 WIND DIRECTION: NNE W SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 3-4 3-5 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW WSW W SALINITY(PSU): 33.6 33.8 33.8 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 2.8 4.6 4.8 6.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8-10 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 10 30 SEA STATE: 1 1 3 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/95 900/100 900/95 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) N/A REMARKS: Another fine crossing of the Drake nearly behind us. ETA at Punta Arenas 2000 23 December. Concluded XBT/XCTD/TCO2 transect late afternoon; thanks to all the volunteers from the science and RPSC staff for their time and dedication to making it happen. Happy Birthday to John Evans; just another day on the road or in the field. Regards, Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 12:44 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 21 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 02.7 62 01.4 61 00.6 59 57.6 LONGITUDE (W): 064 43.6 064 45.7 064 47.6 064 49.5 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.1 1.8 5.1 7.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 978.2 979.3 982.3 983.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 93 74 77 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 9-11 5-10 5-7 WIND DIRECTION: NE WNW NNE NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-8 5-7 3-4 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NE ENE NE W'LY SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.4 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.09 0.5 1.9 2.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 6-8 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 95 25 SEA STATE: 3 3 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): O O O O NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/95 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 95,400 REMARKS: Enroute to Punta Arenas. Making good progress in good weather conditions. Crossed 60 degrees South latitude at 1445 local time. Numerous pods of minke whales in the area throughout the day. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 3:35 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 20 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 December METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): Palmer Sta Palmer Sta 64 51.7 64 03.0 LONGITUDE (W): 064 12.0 064 41.6 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.2 0.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 976.2 976.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85 98 WIND SPEED (KN): 5-6 24-28 WIND DIRECTION: NW NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.1 -0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 4-5 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 SEA STATE: 1 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 O NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 98,700 REMARKS: We departed Palmer Station at 0815 this date. Weather looks good, and we are reasonably confident of making an ETA at Punta Arenas of 0800 on 24 December. The majority of pax on board are hoping to make flights on the 24th to be home for part of the Christmas holiday. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 9:19 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 18 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 18 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 58.7 63 43.7 64 33.7 Palmer Sta LONGITUDE (W): 059 58.2 061 18.1 062 36.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.9 1.1 4.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 981.4 982.3 982.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 97 95 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 4-6 <5 WIND DIRECTION: W WSW NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 4-6 CALM SWELL DIRECTION: W WSW CALM SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 33.9 33.5 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.03 0.3 0.02 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 1 .25/FOG CLOUDS (%): 100 100 20 SEA STATE: 1 1-2 1 SEA ICE <1/10 O <1/10 ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS NEW & GREY ICE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/95 900/100 900/95 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 103,100 REMARKS: Arrived Palmer Station 1350 local 18 December. Vessel will be alongside, Palmer Station, until AM 20 December. There will be no sitrep for 19 December while inport at Palmer Station for logistics and some pre-LTER setup. Next Sitrep will be 20 December. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:15 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 17 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 17 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 06.0 62 17.5 62 12.1 62 25.2 LONGITUDE (W): 057 28.8 058 43.9 058 55.8 059 00.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.1 0.4 0 2.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.9 984.7 982.0 981.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79 94 98 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 10-15 15-20 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: W W NW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 3-4 1 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: W W W WNW SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.005 0.258 0.222 0.253 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 2-3 .25 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 70 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 2 3 1 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/70 800/50 800/50 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) N/A REMARKS: We arrived Frei Station and landed personnel to copy the data to date from the CGPS system operating there. After departure, we were able to land Brenda Hall at Stranger Point for a recon of that area before proceeding to Arturo Prat Base to retrieve the GPS system there. We will be underway for Palmer Station after that with an ETA of late afternoon 18 December. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 7:09 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 16 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61 14.0 61 14.0 61 14.0 61 46.1 LONGITUDE (W): 055 03.1 055 03.1 055 03.1 055 50.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.8 1.0 2.3 1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.2 988.7 987.9 985.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 67 71 68 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 5-10 14-15 15-20 22-24 WIND DIRECTION: WNW W W W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 3-4 3-4 4-7 SWELL DIRECTION: CONFUSED CONFUSED CONFUSED CONFUSED SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.3 0.2 0.2 -0.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 8 10 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 15 70 65 80 SEA STATE: 1-2 2-3 2 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 108,800 REMARKS: The winds abated suddenly at about 1900 local yesterday, and we were able to make a landing and set up the GPS receiver. We recovered the receiver this morning after a little more than 12 hours of useful data were recorded. We were beginning to fear that we would get nothing at this site. We are now underway for King George Island, and happy to have Elephant Island in the rearview mirror. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 12:55 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 15 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61 14.2 61 14.2 61 14.2 61 14.2 LONGITUDE (W): 055 03.7 055 03.7 055 03.7 055 03.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.0 5.5 2.4 3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 991.4 986.4 985.1 985.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79 60 86 80 WIND SPEED (KN): 35-40 45-50 35-40 30-35 WIND DIRECTION: NW NW W WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW NW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 34.1 34.1 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 6-8 4-6 5-6 CLOUDS (%): 10 90 90 90 SEA STATE: 4 4-5 4-5 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 109,950 REMARKS: At anchor throughout the day with no break in the wind so far. The low pressure system that created these winds has finally moved across the peninsula and into the Weddell Sea, which we hope signals at least a wind shift that may allow a landing before we have to break off from this location late tomorrow to begin moving back towards Prat to recover the GPS receiver there. People are getting very restless . . . Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 12:41 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 14 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61 14.2 61 14.2 61 14.2 61 14.2 LONGITUDE (W): 055 03.7 055 03.7 055 03.7 055 03.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.9 5.0 7.1 5.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 981.2 979.5 989.0 990.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 86 70 78 WIND SPEED (KN): 30-35 43-46 25-35 40-43 WIND DIRECTION: NNW W W WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 4-6 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW W W WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.6 33.5 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.04 -0.01 0.2 N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 2-3 10 5-6 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 20 70 SEA STATE: 4 5 4-5 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 110,950 REMARKS: We were unable to launch any boats all day to high wind conditions at the anchorage and along the shoreline. Localized winds at the shore line are considerably higher that in the vicinity of the ship (~2 miles from shore); observations from the bridge report extensive shore break and williwaws close in. People are getting restless . . . . Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 7:29 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 13 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 28.1 62 12.4 61 46.4 61 14.2 LONGITUDE (W): 059 41.2 057 57.9 055 51.5 055 03.9 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.0 3.8 1.2 7.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.6 992.2 993.2 990.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94 78 99 71 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 5-10 25-35 20-40 WIND CHARACTER: BREEZY LIGHT AIRS BLUSTERY CAPRICIOUS WIND DIRECTION: NW SE NW N'LY SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 3-4 4-6 3-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NWxN CONFUSED NW'LY N'LY SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.2 32.8 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.1 -0.01 -0.5 0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 8-10 0.25 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 50 50 100 95 SEA STATE: 1 2-3 2 3 SEA CHARACTER: GENTLE CALM LUMPY V. LUMPY SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BITS, BRASH BITS, BRASH BITS, BRASH BITS, BRASH GREY-WHITE: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/0 900/95 900/95 ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 114,506 REMARKS: The LMG arrived Elephant Island early afternoon. We anchored approximately 2 miles offshore from GPS site. Launched zodiac with IO-196 and GO-080 field party. It was a very wet ride to the beach, and finding a safe landing zone in the shore break was difficult. The zodiac was able to find a landing spot approximately 3/4s of a mile from the GPS site. Very high and gusty coastal winds were encountered, and with all factors considered it was decided to abort any further attempts to set up GPS receiver and the zodiac returned to the ship. Winds continued to increase throughout the afternoon, with peak gusts nearing 50 knots. A continued pattern of strong winds are anticipated due to low pressure systems hanging over the Drake Passage and Antarctic Peninsula much as have been seen over the past week. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 1:58 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 12 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 14.1 62 13.7 62 12.4 62 21.3 LONGITUDE (W): 058 49.4 058 50.1 058 50.7 058 44.1 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.9 1.0 1.7 1.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 977.9 982.1 980.0 983.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84 96 96 99 WIND SPEED (KN): 40-45 29-32 10-15 16-19 WIND DIRECTION: WNW WNW NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 4-6 1 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: NW WNW NW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.6 33.6 33.5 33.5 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.1 -0.1 0.07 0.06 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-3 2-3 .25/FOG 4-6 CLOUDS (%): 60 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 5 4-5 1 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/80 800/50 800/20 sme 800/60 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 116,606 REMARKS: Arrived at Maxwell Bay, King George Island and landed the IO-196 'beach party' at Marion Cove. Stood by for part of the day, then recovered the field party and departed for Arturo Prat with an ETA of 1830 this evening. We will recover the GPS stations there and head for Elephant Island. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 5:01 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 11 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 16.5 62 16.5 62 12.9 62 16.7 LONGITUDE (W): 058 45.6 058 45.7 058 50.9 058 45.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.4 6.0 2.2 2.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.8 978.8 970.7 966.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91 88 95 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 20-25 35-40 50-55 WIND DIRECTION: NNW N N WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2-3 3-5 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW N N WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.6 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.01 0.03 0.07 -0.07 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 6-8 2-3 1-2 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 2 2 2 6-7 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/60 800/60 800/60 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 115,436 REMARKS: Arrived Marion Cove, Maxwell Bay. High winds prevented work in area. Standing-by in weather pattern for improved conditions for zodiac operations. Peak recorded wind speeds in excess of 70 knots. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 4:52 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 10 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 12.3 62 27.6 62 29.1 62 29.2 LONGITUDE (W): 058 59.7 059 23.0 059 42.6 059 42.6 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.3 2.0 2.5 1.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.2 980.5 989.5 992.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96.6 93.0 78 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 16 20-25 25-30 3-5 WIND DIRECTION: NNW W WSW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 3-5 1-2 1 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW W SW N'LY SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.9 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.1 -0.04 -0.1 0.02 VISIBILITY (NM): .5 2-3 10 <2/10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 60 100/FOG SEA STATE: 1 4 4-5 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS NEW & GREY ICE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GREY-WHITE: BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/40 800/0 ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 121,536 REMARKS: Arrived Discovery Bay, Greenwich Island, vicinity of Chilean Naval Antarctic Base Arturo Prat. The same high wind patterns of the past few days due to a stationary low pressure to our west prevailed. Landed IO-196 "Beach" party on southern point of bay entrance, and GO-080 "GPS" party at Prat Base. Later, winds diminished to calm and thick fog rolled in. After retrieving both shore parties late afternoon, the decision was made to return to Maxwell Bay during the GPS data acquisition process to complete work in Marion Cove area, ETA 0800 11 December. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 4:52 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 10 December ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 12.3 62 27.6 62 29.1 62 29.2 LONGITUDE (W): 058 59.7 059 23.0 059 42.6 059 42.6 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.3 2.0 2.5 1.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.2 980.5 989.5 992.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96.6 93.0 78 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 16 20-25 25-30 3-5 WIND DIRECTION: NNW W WSW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 3-5 1-2 1 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW W SW N'LY SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.9 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.1 -0.04 -0.1 0.02 VISIBILITY (NM): .5 2-3 10 <2/10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 60 100/FOG SEA STATE: 1 4 4-5 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS NEW & GREY ICE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GREY-WHITE: BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/40 800/0 ANCHORED (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 121,536 REMARKS: Arrived Discovery Bay, Greenwich Island, vicinity of Chilean Naval Antarctic Base Arturo Prat. The same high wind patterns of the past few days due to a stationary low pressure to our west prevailed. Landed IO-196 "Beach" party on southern point of bay entrance, and GO-080 "GPS" party at Prat Base. Later, winds diminished to calm and thick fog rolled in. After retrieving both shore parties late afternoon, the decision was made to return to Maxwell Bay during the GPS data acquisition process to complete work in Marion Cove area, ETA 0800 11 December. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 7:22 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 9 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 16.3 62 17.7 62 12.9 62 15.4 LONGITUDE (W): 058 45.6 058 43.6 058 50.8 058 47.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.2 2.1 1.0 0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.4 974.0 970.0 980.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 99 98 93 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 40-45 45-50 38-42 WIND DIRECTION: NW NW NW W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 3-5 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW NW W SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.04 -0.15 -0.03 -0.16 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 1 .5/SNOW 1 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 3 3-4 5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/60 800/60 800/70 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 123,856 REMARKS: High winds throughout the day precluded any zodiac ops until late in the day. Winds finally abated late afternoon, and a zodiac was launched to take the GO-080 GPS party to Frei to retrieve receivers and data from the CGPS station there. IO-196 party was landed on Ardley Island for several hours as well. All personnel and equipment were recovered and vessel was underway to Greenwich Island, Arturo Prat Base at 2100 local time. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 6:28 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 8 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 12.9 62 17.7 62 13.9 62 16.6 LONGITUDE (W): 058 50.7 058 43.0 058 40.2 058 45.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.1 0 3.2 2.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.2 993.2 991.1 986.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94 97 78 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 25-30 25-30 30-40 WIND DIRECTION: W NW NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 3-4 1-2 3-4 SWELL DIRECTION: W NW NW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.6 33.6 33.6 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.2 -0.2 0.2 -0.04 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 2-3 10 1-2 CLOUDS (%): 60 30 100/HAZE 100/RAIN SEA STATE: 2 3 3 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS OCC'L BERGS GREY-WHITE: BITS BITS BITS BITS THIN ICE (30-60): GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50 OE 800 800/0 800/40 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 125,276 REMARKS: Stood offshore in Maxwell Bay through the night, then entered Potter Cove early AM and anchored. Landed IO-196 field team Hall and Evans, as well as Argentine observer Cantoni who visited Jubany. Increasing winds forced vessel to pick up anchor and move out into Maxwell Bay again by mid-morning. Winds of 30+ knots through the day precluded visitors from Jubany coming to the ship. Retrieved all of shore party at 1700 in 35-40 knot winds. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 3:28 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 7 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: December 7 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 17.0 62 44.9 62 13.8 62 13.2 LONGITUDE (W): 057 51.8 058 20.9 058 49.1 058 50.9 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.8 0 -0.2 1.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.9 983.9 988.9 985.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91 98 96 98 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 16-18 20 25-28 WIND DIRECTION: E W NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): CALM 1-2 1-2 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: E W W NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.7 33.8 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -0.5 -0.1 -0.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 2-3 8-10 1 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 90 100 SEA STATE: 1 1 1 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BRASH BERGS, BRASH BERGS, BRASH BERGS, BRASH GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/60 800/20 800/40 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 128,296 REMARKS: Arrived Maxwell Bay, King George Island. Dropped IO-196 field party at Marion Cove and proceeded to Frei Station. After some time made contact with INACH personnel who were helpful in assisting GPS team with transport and arrangements to deploy their GPS units and service the continuous one. Picked up both teams by late afternoon/evening. Vessel will remain in this area for next several days. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 9:04 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 6 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 19.3 62 59.5 62 38.9 62 53.5 LONGITUDE (W): 057 54.8 058 58.5 060 27.1 059 48.9 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.2 -0.8 2.7 1.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.1 982.9 980.3 975.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 73 95 90 94 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 12-14 7-10 11-15 WIND DIRECTION: E E NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): CALM 1-3 CALM 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: CALM E CALM NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 -0.5 0.2 -0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 2-3 10 8 CLOUDS (%): 90 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 1 2-3 1 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS GREY-WHITE: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: PME 800/0 900/90 800/20 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 131,926 REMARKS: Arrived Juan Carlos I base, Livingston Island and retrieved field party. Transited back to O'Higgins base, retrieved GPS station. Underway for Maxwell Bay, King George Island. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 9:05 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 5 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 19.4 63 19.3 63 19.3 63 17.4 LONGITUDE (W): 057 54.6 057 54.7 057 54.7 057 54.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.6 -2.2 -1.0 0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.8 988.7 988.7 987.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77 75 82 79 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 6-8 10-15 14-16 WIND DIRECTION: E E NE ENE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): CALM 1 CALM 1 SWELL DIRECTION: CALM E CALM ENE SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 -1.2 -1.2 -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 10 10 4-5 CLOUDS (%): 95 95 90 90 SEA STATE: 1 1 1 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 1/10 1/10 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: BRASH BRASH BRASH BRASH THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: ANCHORED/OE ANCHORED/OE ANCHORED/OE ANCHORED/OE (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 133,256 REMARKS: Vessel was at anchor throughout the day in vicinity of the Chilean Antarctic station General Bernardo O'Higgins. Both incoming and outgoing base Commandera were hosted aboard late afternoon. Decision was made to leave GPS receiver operating at O'Higgins Base and return to Livingston Island overnight to retrieve IO-196 field party. Vessel will then return to O'Higgins to retrieve GPS station there. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 11:06 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 4 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 4 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 06.9 63 15.5 63 19.3 63 19.4 LONGITUDE (W): 057 59.6 057 59.8 057 54.5 057 54.6 O'Higgins O'Higgins WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.7 -2.0 -2.0 -3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 981.6 985.7 988.1 989.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 67 55 71 73 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 2-4 5 4-6 WIND DIRECTION: SE E SW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-3 CALM CALM SWELL DIRECTION: SE E CALM CALM SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -1.2 -1.2 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 10 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 5 65 100 95 SEA STATE: 2 2 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 1/10 1/10 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Brash, Bergs Brash, Bergs Brash, Bergs Brash, Bergs GREY-WHITE: Growlers Growlers Growlers Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): bits bits bits bits MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/50 800/vp PME 800/s/b (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 138,166 REMARKS: The winds finally abated overnight, and the LMG approached and dropped anchor near the Chilean Base Bernardo O'Higgins mid-morning on 4 December. The GPS station was set up and running by late morning. All personnel returned to the vessel. Visitors from the base were hosted onboard in the afternoon, and in the evening personnel from the LMG visited the station. We will stand by here until 2100 local time 5 December at a minimum to collect full 24 hour 0000 GMT to 2400 GMT file. Daily comms maintained with Livingston Island shore party and all is well. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 2:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 3 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 2 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 39.2 62 57.1 63 13.4 63 03.0 LONGITUDE (W): 060 25.4 059 16.2 058 00.1 058 06.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.4 0.0 4.2 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 965.1 967.3 971.3 976.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78 75 76 67 WIND SPEED (KN): <5 3-35 35-45 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: ENE E S SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 4-6 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NE E S SSE SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.6 33.7 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.03 -0.6 1.1 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-5 8-10 6-8 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 95 95 65 SEA STATE: 1 4-5 5 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <2/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 825/100 825/100 825/100 825/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 138,166 REMARKS: Winds gusting to 50 knots frustrated landing at Base General Bernardo O'Higgins. Vessel stood off, then made occasional forays up close throughout the day. Decreased wind speeds seem in store within the next 24 hours. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 1:51 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 2 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 2 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 48.2 64 17.1 63 55.8 63 55.8 LONGITUDE (W): 063 09.7 061 38.7 061 15.2 061 15.2 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.3 0.6 0.2 -1.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.6 979.7 975.6 967.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 74 79.0 83 96 WIND SPEED (KN): 5.5 5-8 19 27-30 WIND DIRECTION: SW N NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): CALM 1 1-2 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: - N NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.6 33.5 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.1 0.7 0.9 -0.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 8-10 6-8 3-4 CLOUDS (%): 50 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 1 1 1 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NIL NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BRASH BERGS, BRASH BERGS, BRASH GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50 800/50 800/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 141,616 REMARKS: The R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD departed Palmer Station at 1700 on 1 December. The vessel arrived at Sprinmg Point to recover the GPS there are 0400 on 2 December. The vessel then moved on to South Bay, Livingston Island. A GPS station was placed there, and a field camp for IO-196 was established. The plan is to move on to O'Higgins Base for tomorrow. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 12:20 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 1 December 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 1 December 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 55.8 64 33.1 Palmer Sta Palmer Sta LONGITUDE (W): 061 37.9 062 34.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.5 1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.9 985.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 88 82 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: NW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: W'LY SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.9 0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 60 80 SEA STATE: 1 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Arrived Palmer Station 0830 local 1 December. Offloaded personnel and cargo. Departed Palmer Station 1700 1 December. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 4:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 30 November ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 30 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 54.9 63 25.8 63 08.0 63 12.2 LONGITUDE (W): 063 58.2 063 12.7 062 44.3 062 10.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.1 -1.2 -0.7 0.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 978.3 980.0 981.9 983.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91 89 89 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 17 17-19 16 20 WIND DIRECTION: WSW SW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW SW WSW SW SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.9 33.8 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0,7 -0.5 0.6 0.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 6-7 6-8 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 95 100 100 90 SEA STATE: 2 2-4 2 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BRASH, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/100 800/100 800/VP 800/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 147,186 REMARKS: Transited overnight to Smith Island. Recovered GO-080-O GPS station and moved to Low Island. Recovered IO-194-E field party and GO-080-O GPS by mid-afternoon. Underway for Palmer Station, ETA 0800 1 December. ETD Palmer Station 1700 1 December in order to make good arrival at Spring Point to recover GPS there. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, November 29, 2002 1:44 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 29 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 November METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 52.5 64 55.0 64 57.3 64 36.8 LONGITUDE (W): 063 44.9 064 48.8 065 39.2 065 04.4 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.5 -0.5 -1.3 -1.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.9 980.5 979.1 977.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86 94 88 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 15-20 <5 17-19 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW NW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 1-3 2-1 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: W SW NW SW SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.7 33.6 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.5 -0.5 1.2 -0.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5 4-5 4-5 1-2/SNOW CLOUDS (%): 95 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 1 2-3 1 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 1/10 <5/10 5/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BRASH, BERGS SEA ICE SEA ICE SEA ICE GREY-WHITE: BITS BERGS, BRASH BRASH, BERGS BRASH, BERGS THIN ICE (30-60): GROWLERS MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50 800/50 800/VP 800/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 149,786 REMARKS: As time was available within current schedule, with concurrence of Chief Scientist, we proceeded to Hugo Island overnight to make another attempt at AWS there. Arrived Hugo Island 0800 local and launched zodiacs in 5/10 sea ice, snow and light winds. Inspection did not reveal any obvious problems, so electronics unit was removed for evaluation onboard and at palmer Station. Batteries boxes were thoroughly frozen in, and as they appeared to be fully charged, were left in place. The remote probe pipe for SST could not be located; however the tide was near high and there is considerable snow/ice cover as yet. If the problem with the AWS electronics cannot be diagnosed and/or repaired within local resources, then unit will be retro'd to the US for repair. Departed Hugo for Smith and Low Island GPS station recovery. Current ETA Palmer Station is PM 1 December 2002. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, November 29, 2002 5:39 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 27 November ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 02.1 63 07.9 63 09.5 63 12.5 LONGITUDE (W): 062 07.1 062 22.9 062 26.2 062 09.7 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.4 -1.0 -2.7 -2.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990 989.9 990.3 989.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78 76 83 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 19-20 16 15-17 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 3-5 4-6 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SW SW SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.39 33.9 33.9 34.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.1 -0.5 -0.6 -0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 8 8 8 8 CLOUDS (%): 80 100 90 100 SEA STATE: 2 3-4 3 3-4 SEA ICE <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): BRASH AND BRASH AND BRASH AND BRASH AND NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/60 800/60 800/90 800/vp (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 154,456 REMARKS: Arrived Smith Island 0300 local 27 November. Launched Zodiacs at 0415. Established GPS station for GO-080-0 and recovered boats by 0830. Moved to Low Island, established GPS station and put in IO-194-E field camp. Disembarked Hall and Evans at Low Island field camp. Underway for Spring Point at 1730 hours. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, November 29, 2002 5:43 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 28 November ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 28 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 26.2 64 00.4 64 16.8 64 22.8 LONGITUDE (W): 061 37.7 061 19.6 061 06.1 061 56.4 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.6 0.2 -2.3 1.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.8 985.6 984.1 980.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 83 71 78 80 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 15-16 0-5 24 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW ESE W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 1-3 NIL 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SW - W SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 33.9 33.3 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.34 -0.34 -0.26 0.06 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 8-10 10+ 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 90 85 80 50 SEA STATE: 2 2 1 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 2/10 3/10 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): BRASH BRASH MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50 800/60 800/VP 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 152,356 REMARKS: Arrived Spring Point, and launched zodiac at 0900. Established GPS station for GO-080-O and recovered shore party at 1230 local. Since we are ahead of schedule, decision was made to proceed to Hugo Island to recover AWS at that location. ETA there 0800 29 November. Plan at that point is to return to Smith and Low Island and recover field party and GPS stations, then proceed to Palmer Station. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 4:28 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 26 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58 59.14 60 02.6 60 05.03 62 04.3 LONGITUDE (W): 063 41.8 063 19.9 062 58.0 062 35.9 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.3 0.9 0.8 0.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.1 980.8 985.2 990.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 88 92.0 985.2 990.4 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 6-7 20-25 3-4 WIND DIRECTION: WNW SE ESE SE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 3-5 4-6 4-7 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW WNW ESE ESE SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A N/A 33.757 SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A N/A N/A -0.37 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 8 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 10 100 40 95 SEA STATE: 1 2 3 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 159,156 REMARKS: Underway for Smith Island GPS site CJAM. ETA 2300 local 26 November. Crossed 60 degrees South latitude at 0300 local time this date. Problem with TSG system diagnosed and repaired, system functioning normally at this time. Weather conditions for this crossing so fine that there was full attendance at all meals and the DVD/VCR players saw little use. All aboard hope it holds for Smith and Low Island landings. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 4:54 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 25 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 25 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 54 55.8 55 55.3 056 53.0 57 57.0 LONGITUDE (W): 065 01.0 064 41.1 064 23.4 064 01.6 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 7.3 5.0 0.46 3.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.9 983.7 981.8 980.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 64 86 73 82 WIND SPEED (KN): 25 10-11 7-10 10-11 WIND DIRECTION: WNW NW W SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 3-4 2-3 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: N NW NW NW SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A N/A N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A N/A N/A N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 8-10 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100 65 70 10 SEA STATE: 2 3 2 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 163,956 REMARKS: Enroute to Smith Island. Weather continues fine with sunny skies and calm seas. Troubleshooting of the underway thermosalinograph problem continues. The problem appears to be in TSG power supply. In the meantime, a temporary read-out of sea surface temperature from the inlet temperature probe has been placed, and sea water samples collected to determine salinities where samples are being drawn by current science personnel for an off-ship project (non-USAP). Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 5:02 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 24 November ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 24 November 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 36.5 52 35.0 53 22.2 54 08.2 LONGITUDE (W): 069 42.4 068 18.2 066 58.9 065 41.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 8.2 6.6 7.1 6.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 994.9 994.0 991.0 989.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 69 80 78 78 WIND SPEED (KN): 35-40 20-25 25-30 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: WSW W W NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW W SSE NW SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A 32.82 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A N/A 6.9 N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 10 10 10 12 CLOUDS (%): 10 25 5 30 SEA STATE: 3 3 4 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 168,356 REMARKS: Underway for Smith Island, Antarctica. ETA 0100 27 November. Shipboard flow-through TSG not functioning. Troubleshooting is in process. Regards, Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 11:28 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG SITREP 14 November 2002 We are testing an automated system to generate sitreps. This was not previously transmitted. Sorry for the delay. We are troubleshooting some formatting issues as well. Subject: SITREP for julian day 318 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 00:00:00 06:00:00 12:00:00 18:00:00 LATITUDE (S): 62.2607 61.8034 -60.8791 -59.9637 LONGITUDE (W): -58.7206 59.7145 -60.4921 -61.2393 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.64 -0.94 -0.27 0.19 AIR PRESSURE (MB): 88.70 88.94 990.19 990.64 REL HUMIDITY (%): 9.71 5.35 85.33 76.72 WIND SPEED (KN): .35 5.23 6.31 7.54 WIND DIRECTION: 07.44 85.38 189.32 108.02 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): -2 2-4 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: E NE NW NE SALINITY (PSU): 4.11 3.93 3.69 3.65 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.67 0.20 -0.34 .48 VISIBILITY (NM): 2 8 UNL 10 CLOUDS (%): 0 100 90 95 SEA STATE: 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): Bergs il nil nil NEW & GREY ICE: and bits GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: RPMs/PITCH: ar 800/100 800/100 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 130,698 REMARKS: Enroute Punta Arenas. Fine weather and calm seas. Crossed 60 degrees South Latitude at 1445 local time. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 11:20 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 13 November 2002 We are testing an automated system to generate sitreps. This was not previously transmitted. Sorry for the delay. Subject: SITREP for julian day 317 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13/11/02 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 00:00:00 06:00:00 12:00:00 18:00:00 LATITUDE (S): -64.2119 -63.4429 -62.7658 -62.1818 LONGITUDE (W): -61.8555 -60.6956 -59.3056 -58.4101 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.82 -1.61 -0.97 -1.59 AIR PRESSURE (MB): 979.81 982.46 985.59 987.54 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82.71 88.73 73.47 71.80 WIND SPEED (KN): 4.60 5.18 3.67 3.28 WIND DIRECTION: 83.05 149.25 136.93 97.80 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2-4 4-6 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: N E E E SALINITY (PSU): 33.89 34.20 34.11 34.13 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.43 -0.53 -1.03 -0.82 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 3 12 10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100/snow 95 90 SEA STATE: 2 1 3 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): Bergs <1/10 scattered scattered NEW & GREY ICE: Bits Brash bergs and bergs and GREY-WHITE: Growlers Bergs and bits bits THIN ICE (30-60): bits MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: RPMS/PITCH: 800/100 800/100 800/100 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 134,196 REMARKS: Enroute to Copa via inside passage. Arrived Copa at 1430 local time. Embarked one pax and retro cargo and trash. Departed Copa at 1630. Called Argentine Station Jubany, Potter Cove, King George Island for BP-040 visit. Departed Maxwell Bay 2100 hours for Punta Arenas. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 11:35 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: Fwd: SITREP for julian day 319 We are testing an automated system to generate sitreps. This was not previously transmitted. Sorry for the delay. We are troubleshooting some formatting issues as well. Subject: SITREP for julian day 319 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0:00:00 6:00:00 2:00:00 8:00:00 LATITUDE (S): 59.0535 58.1661 57.1971 56.2556 LONGITUDE (W): 61.9598 62.6535 63.3809 64.0706 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.24 .08 6.95 6.30 AIR PRESSURE (MB): 90.45 88.28 986.56 985.99 REL HUMIDITY (%): 9.52 6.62 81.63 82.50 WIND SPEED (KN): .54 2.76 2.07 6.92 WIND DIRECTION: 01.76 1.14 78.73 197.95 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 5-7 4-6 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: NE N NNE W SALINITY (PSU): 3.68 3.94 3.95 33.95 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.45 .63 4.50 5.15 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 5 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100/rain 95 95 SEA STATE: 4 3-4 4 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: RPMs/PITCH: 800/100 800/100 800/100 800/60 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 126,900 REMARKS: Enroute Punta Arenas. Excellent calm conditions prevail. 1800 reduced pitch to make good ETA at Pilot Station of 0800 13 November, well ahead of schedule, but no berthing space available before 1600 local time 13th. Sighted numerous pods of Humpback whales headed south. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 4:33 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 12 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 58.6 64 58.0 64 56.6 64 57.0 LONGITUDE (W): 065 39.7 065 39.0 065 13.3 063 29.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.9 -1.7 -1.7 3.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.0 979.0 977.5 976.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 94.0 89.0 67.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12-16 10 12 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE SE E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-3 1-3 0-1 SWELL DIRECTION: SW N'LY SW E SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.7 33.7 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -1.2 -1.5 -0.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 1 UNL 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100/SNOW 75 80 SEA STATE: 0-1 0 2 0-1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 5/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 3/10 3/10 2/10 BRASH GREY-WHITE: 2/10 2/10 1/10 GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): 3/10 3/10 1/10 BERGS AND MED ICE (60-120): 1/10 1/10 BITS THICK ICE (120-200): 1/10 1/10 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): 4-5 4-5 5 ICE PRESSURE: NIL NIL NIL ENGINES/PITCH: 0/S O/S-VP 2/90 2/90 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 136,796 REMARKS: Arrived Hugo Island at 1700 local time 11 November. 10/10s ice cover prevented Zodiac ops. Stood by until 0730 12 November with no opportunity to land. Departed for Copa field station 0730 12 November, ETA there 1500 13 November. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 4:30 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 11 Novembner 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 November 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): Palmer Palmer Palmer Arthur LONGITUDE (W): Station Station Station Harbor WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 WIND DIRECTION: N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: N SALINITY(PSU): 32.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 5 CLOUDS (%): 100 SEA STATE: 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1/10 GREY-WHITE: 2/10 THIN ICE (30-60): 4/10 MED ICE (60-120): 1/10 THICK ICE (120-200): 1/10 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1/10 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 5 ICE PRESSURE: NIL ENGINES/PITCH: 900/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 138,496 REMARKS: Departed Palmer Station for Hugo Island at 1010 hrs local time. Metrics for Palmer Station port call, 9 and 10 November: TL. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 3:55 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 07 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 7 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61 58.8 62 25.0 62 27.3 62 28.0 LONGITUDE (W): 061 01.9 060 45.0 060 43.8 061 08.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.6 -2.4 -2.9 -1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.0 992.1 992.6 992.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78.0 77.0 74.6 62.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20/25 25-30 15-25 15 WIND DIRECTION: W WSW W W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-10 5-8 5-7 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW W W SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.1 34.0 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -1.1 -1.1 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 8 5/SNOW 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 50 50 SEA STATE: 5 5 4 4 SEA ICE SCATTERED ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): GROWLERS 1/10 1/10 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS BERGS, BITS GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/90 VAR VAR VAR (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 148,296 REMARKS: Arrived Cape Shirreff 0600 local time. Commenced personnel transfer and cargo offload at 0800 hours. All pax and cargo ashore and NOAA/AMLR camp open at 1300. Departed area for Hugo Island AWS recon at 1400 hours. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 3:59 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 08 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63 16.8 64 17.0 64 51.6 64 56.0 LONGITUDE (W): 061 38.3 061 55.0 063 39.9 065 19.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.6 -2.3 -5.0 -3.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 992.9 994.6 1000.4 1002.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 71.0 70.0 71.0 60.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25 20 1-5 <5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW W VAR SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 1-2 NIL NIL SWELL DIRECTION: SW SW NIL NIL SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.1 33.9 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -0.6 -1.3 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 12+ 8+ 12+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 70 45 95 100 SEA STATE: 4 3 1 0 SEA ICE SCATTERED ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): BERGS, BITS <1/10 7/10 7/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GROWLERS BRASH, BERGS BRASH, BITS BRASH, BITS GREY-WHITE: GROWLERS GROWLERS THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100 100 100 100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 144, 896 REMARKS: Underway for Hugo Island AWS recon. ETA 1600 hours 08 November. Weather and ice conditions permitting, we will land to assess condition of AWS, then transit to Palmer Station to arrive 0800 9 November. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:44 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG SItrep 6 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58 26.2 59 21.3 60 16.2 61 09.0 LONGITUDE (W): 063 07.8 062 37.0 062 04.4 061 32.4 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.9 0.2 -0.7 -0.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.0 993.0 993.0 993.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 89.0 86.0 69.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 16-22 10-15 16-20 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: WNW W WNW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 10-14 8-10 8-10 8-10 SWELL DIRECTION: W W WNW W SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 33.7 33.7 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.6 -0.6 -0.9 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 8 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 50 50 100 70 SEA STATE: 6 5-6 4 5 SEA ICE NIL NIL NIL NIL ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/100 800/100 800/100 800/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 151,900 REMARKS: Southbound for Cape Shirreff. ETA 0000 7 November 2002. Observed large whale in convergence area approximately 58 22.0S. Crossed 60 southbound at 0715 LT at 062 13.5W longitude. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 10:17 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 5 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 54 23.1 55 32.0 56 52.0 57 29.0 LONGITUDE (W): 065 15.7 064 42.0 063 59.0 063 39.3 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 8.7 6.9 4.2 6.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1006.3 1000.2 995.9 994.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78.0 80.0 78.0 86.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20/25 20/25 20/25 20 WIND DIRECTION: NW NW WNW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 4-6 7-9 8-10 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW WNW W SALINITY(PSU): 32.7 34.0 34.1 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 7.1 5.2 4.3 4.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 8+ 10+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 95 95 100 100 SEA STATE: 3-4 4 5 5 SEA ICE NIL NIL NIL NIL ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 156,700 REMARKS: Enroute to Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island. Started XBT/XCTD/TCO2 transect at 2305 local time 4 November. Vessel rolling moderately in quartering seas. Regards, Owen Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 12:20 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 4 November 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 4 November 2002 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 47.3 52 21.0 52 51.3 53 41.0 LONGITUDE (W): 070 28.8 069 15.0 067 50.2 066 26.0 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 9.4 8.5 6.9 11.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012 1015 1011 1010 REL HUMIDITY (%): 73.0 69.0 70.0 61.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 17 20-22 12 WIND DIRECTION: W W WSW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 2-4 3-5 3-4 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW W WSW W SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A 32.8 32.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 12.5 12.5 5.4 6.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8+ UNL 8 CLOUDS (%): 80 80 95 95 SEA STATE: 4 4 4 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NIL NIL NIL NIL NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100 900/100 900/100 900/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 161,424 REMARKS: Departed Punta Arenas on LMG02-08 at 1800 local time 3 November 2002. Destination Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island, Antarctica. ETA 0600 7 November, 2002. Harold 'Skip' Owen Marine Projects Coordinator R/V LAURENCE M. GOULD Raytheon Polar Services Company email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 5:27 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 23 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 3:02:15 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 23 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 23 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 54*05.40 53*21.00 52*35.00 52*44.00 LONGITUDE (W): 66*03.80 67*09.00 68*26.90 70*24.00 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +4.0 3.4 +4.5 8.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.6 986.4 993.3 994.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 83.0 59.0 49.0 62.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 15 15/20 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW 5 S NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 10-14 6-8 3-5 0-1 SWELL DIRECTION: confused S SW variable SALINITY(PSU): 32.8 32.9 32.8 32.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): +6.5 5.3 +4.4 4.9 VISIBILITY (NM): 6/7 8+ 10 10+ CLOUDS (%): 90% 95% 40% 70% SEA STATE: 6/7 4-5 3/4 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 % ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 95,300 REMARKS: Transitting north to Punta Arenas, Chile. Expected arrival time 2030. We have decreased our speed because someone is in our parking spot until 2000. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 4:42 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 22 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:51:08 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 22 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 22 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 57*53.90 65*50.00 55*45.80 54*45.00 LONGITUDE (W): 63*44.20 64*11.00 64*38.90 64*57.00 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.7 2.1 +5.5 9.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.4 952.0 969.5 960.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77.0 86.0 89.0 72.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15/20 15 20/25 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: WSW WNW WNW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 10-15 10-12 10 6-8 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW W WNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 34.1 34.1 32.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): +4.7 4.9 4.3 6.9 VISIBILITY (NM): 7-8 5 7/8 10 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 70% SEA STATE: 6/7 6 5/6 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): Last berg 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: sighted 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: at 59*40 S 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 99,900 REMARKS: Transitting north to Punta Arenas, Chile. We expect to be at the pilot station at 1200 on 22 Oct 02. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 4:28 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 21 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 12:55:20 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 21 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61*57.70 60*51.80 59*55.90 58*55.50 LONGITUDE (W): 62*00.00 62*22.10 62*48.60 63*15.90 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.5 -3.5 -4.4 -2.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 970.4 975.3 982.4 987.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96.0 86.0 74.0 65.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 16 20/25 20 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-12 8-10 10-14 10-14 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW WNW WSW SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.3 -1.0 0.0 VISIBILITY (NM): .25 (fog) 3-5 unlimited 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100% (fog) 100% (fog) 95% 100% SEA STATE: 5/6 6 6 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 infrequent 0 NEW & GREY ICE: growlers brash, bergs, large bergs 0 GREY-WHITE: bergs growlers 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 104,500 REMARKS: We are transitting north to Punta Arenas, Chile. We crossed 60 South at 0855LT (1155GMT) on 21 Oct 02. Our projected arrival time at the pilot station is 1200 on 23 Oct 02. This will put us in PA sometime in the evening on that same day. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 12:40 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 20 Oct 02 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64*02.30 63*25.40 62*59.10 62*55.30 LONGITUDE (W): 61*46.00 60*50.60 60*33.80 61*31.80 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.7 -2.6 -2.4 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.2 977.20 976.3 972.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 67.0 74.0 82 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 15 10 13 WIND DIRECTION: WSW WSW N NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2-4 0-1 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: SW NW N NE SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 34.3 N/A (0.1) 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -1.1 -1.3 -1.3 VISIBILITY (NM): unlimited 10+ 2/3 3 CLOUDS (%): 30% 60% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2/3 4 1/2 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, THIN ICE (30-60): Growlers Growlers Growlers Growlers MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: 800rpm ENGINES/PITCH: 800rpm/70% 100% various 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 108,134 REMARKS: The Laurence M. Gould transitted to Deception Island through the night. Arrived at Deception at 0700 on 20 Oct 02. Operations in Whaler's Bay occurred from 0800-1200 LT. We are now northbound for Punta Arenas. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 4:14 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 20 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 12:39:52 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 20 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64*02.30 63*25.40 62*59.10 62*55.30 LONGITUDE (W): 61*46.00 60*50.60 60*33.80 61*31.80 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.7 -2.6 -2.4 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.2 977.20 976.3 972.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 67.0 74.0 82 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 15 10 13 WIND DIRECTION: WSW WSW N NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2-4 0-1 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: SW NW N NE SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 34.3 N/A (0.1) 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -1.1 -1.3 -1.3 VISIBILITY (NM): unlimited 10+ 2/3 3 CLOUDS (%): 30% 60% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2/3 4 1/2 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, Bergs, Bits, THIN ICE (30-60): Growlers Growlers Growlers Growlers MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: 800rpm ENGINES/PITCH: 800rpm/70% 100% various 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 108,134 REMARKS: The Laurence M. Gould transitted to Deception Island through the night. Arrived at Deception at 0700 on 20 Oct 02. Operations in Whaler's Bay occurred from 0800-1200 LT. We are now northbound for Punta Arenas. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 5:25 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 19 Oct 02 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64*45.70 LONGITUDE (W): 63*18.50 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 974.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 63.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 WIND DIRECTION: NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NE SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 0-1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Brash, THIN ICE (30-60): Growlers MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 110,034 REMARKS: The ARSV Laurence M. Gould departed Palmer Station at 1200LT. It was a beautiful afternoon to go through the Newmeyer and the Gerlache. We are northbound for a morning arrival at Deception Island. We plan to be there for the first half of the day and then we will head north to Punta Arenas. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 4:48 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Doyle, Alice; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Port Call Summary Oct 16-19 Port Call Summary for ARSV Laurence M. Gould 17-18 October 2002 Metrics for the two full days of this port call were TL. The Laurence M. Gould arrived at Palmer Station on 16 October 02 at 1900 LT. We began cargo operations on 17 Oct 02 in the morning. Six vans total were given to Palmer Station (four cargo, one empty, and one reefer). Most of the cargo was off loaded on the 17th. The remaining break bulk was off loaded on th 18th. We are taking four vans filled with various non-hazardous waste back north with us and a small amount of break bulk. All remaining equipment that was borrowed from Palmer Station for GLOBEC was returned. The only thing we do still have onboard is one of their 45hp outboards to use as a back up motor for the Cape Sherriff opening. Our contracted microscope technician assisted Palmer Station with their microscopes. All microscopes were thoroughly checked out and realigned. Fueling took place on 18 Oct 02. 35,166 gallons of fuel was transferred to Palmer Station. Everything went smoothly and without any complications. All personnel were disembarked/embarked on the 18th as well. All of the necessary work for this port call was accomplished, with an extra day to spare. Considering all tasks are completed, we have decided to depart on the 19th instead of the 20th. This will allow us time to stop at Deception Island on 20 Oct for a short while on our way north. This will be about a four hour stop before we continue on into the Drake. Official departure time from Palmer Station was 1200 LT on 19 Oct 02. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 6:35 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 19 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 5:24:50 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 19 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64*45.70 LONGITUDE (W): 63*18.50 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 974.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 63.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 WIND DIRECTION: NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NE SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 0-1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Brash, THIN ICE (30-60): Growlers MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 110,034 REMARKS: The ARSV Laurence M. Gould departed Palmer Station at 1200LT. It was a beautiful afternoon to go through the Newmeyer and the Gerlache. We are northbound for a morning arrival at Deception Island. We plan to be there for the first half of the day and then we will head north to Punta Arenas. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 6:35 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Port Call Summary Oct 16-19 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 4:48:10 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Doyle, Alice; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Port Call Summary Oct 16-19 Auto forwarded by a Rule Port Call Summary for ARSV Laurence M. Gould 17-18 October 2002 Metrics for the two full days of this port call were TL. The Laurence M. Gould arrived at Palmer Station on 16 October 02 at 1900 LT. We began cargo operations on 17 Oct 02 in the morning. Six vans total were given to Palmer Station (four cargo, one empty, and one reefer). Most of the cargo was off loaded on the 17th. The remaining break bulk was off loaded on th 18th. We are taking four vans filled with various non-hazardous waste back north with us and a small amount of break bulk. All remaining equipment that was borrowed from Palmer Station for GLOBEC was returned. The only thing we do still have onboard is one of their 45hp outboards to use as a back up motor for the Cape Sherriff opening. Our contracted microscope technician assisted Palmer Station with their microscopes. All microscopes were thoroughly checked out and realigned. Fueling took place on 18 Oct 02. 35,166 gallons of fuel was transferred to Palmer Station. Everything went smoothly and without any complications. All personnel were disembarked/embarked on the 18th as well. All of the necessary work for this port call was accomplished, with an extra day to spare. Considering all tasks are completed, we have decided to depart on the 19th instead of the 20th. This will allow us time to stop at Deception Island on 20 Oct for a short while on our way north. This will be about a four hour stop before we continue on into the Drake. Official departure time from Palmer Station was 1200 LT on 19 Oct 02. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 6:21 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 16 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 3:06:01 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 16 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62*21.70 63*07.90 68*52.10 64*39.10 LONGITUDE (W): 58*28.90 60*30.60 61*32.00 62*57.70 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.3 -2.7 -1.2 -1.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 991.3 993.6 995.1 996.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 76.0 82.0 66.0 65.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12-15 20-22 6 15 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW ESE SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 4-6 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SW WSW ESE SW SALINITY(PSU): N/A 34.2 N/A 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.7 -1.4 -0.8 -0.9 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 1-2 unlimited 10 CLOUDS (%): 95% 100% 20% 100% SEA STATE: 4 5 3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Bergs, Bits Brash, Brash, Brash, THIN ICE (30-60): Growlers, Growlers, Growlers, Growlers, MED ICE (60-120): Brash Bergs Bergs Bergs THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 151,300 REMARKS: Today's transit to Palmer Station took us through the Gerlache Strait and Newmeyer Channel. We arrived at Palmer Station at 1900. Cargo operations will begin tomorrow morning. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 6:56 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 15 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 6:01:17 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 15 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62*10.50 62*09.95 62*10.60 62*10.70 LONGITUDE (W): 58*22.90 58*22.40 58*25.40 58*25.40 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.1 +2.5 +1.1 +1.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.9 986.4 983.0 987.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 80.0 84.0 83.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 16 12-15 10 WIND DIRECTION: NW NNW NW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 0-1 1-2 0-1 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW NW NW SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A N/A N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.7 N/A N/A N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 6+ 6-8 6+ CLOUDS (%): 60% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2/3 0-1 1 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: Bergs Brash Bergs, Brash, THIN ICE (30-60): Brash, Bits Growlers Brash, Bits, Growlers, MED ICE (60-120): Growlers Bergs Growlers Bergs THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 800/Idle VP-05 VP 05 VP 05 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 153,400 REMARKS: The COPA put in went very smoothly. Operations began at 0830 this morning. We experienced mild weather and calm seas throughout most of the day. All cargo was taken ashore via two zodiacs. We had the majority of our passengers assist in transporting the cargo from the shore to the COPA building. All issues with the wind powered generator, the VHF radio connections, the iridium antennae, and the COPA computers were easily resolved. Conditions were good enough to deliver the fresh food to Arctowski Base as well. All PAX were back on the ship at approximately 1900. We expect to arrive at Palmer Station sometime tomorrow in the evening. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 5:48 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 14 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 2:34:15 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 14 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 59*11.05 60*12.95 61*12.00 62*11.20 LONGITUDE (W): 61*51.10 61*01.90 60*13.40 59*23.20 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.4 +0.6 -0.5 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.3 991.6 991.6 990.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 80.3 86.0 90.0 90.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-24 20-25 20-25 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-10 8-10 8-10 4-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.7 33.9 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.5 -0.8 -1.4 +0.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8 6 3 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 3/4 6 4/5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): Pos Grwlr 0 Scattered <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: at 59*15 0 infrequent Brash & GREY-WHITE: tracking 0 growlers & growlers THIN ICE (30-60): via radar 0 bergs MED ICE (60-120): 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 1st grwlr 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: sighted 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 59*15 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 100% 900rpm/100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 157,700 REMARKS: The Laurence M. Gould crossed 60 south at 0155. We are expecting to arrive at COPA at 2000. We will begin operations tomorrow morning. All is organized and ready for a full day of cargo transfer. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:55 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 12 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 6:05:21 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 12 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:52:38 +0100 To: mo-sitrep@polar.org, cayettea@spawar.navy.mil, mpc@nbp.polar.org, cayettea@spawar.navy.mil From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator Subject: marinewriter@polar.org ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 Oct 02 METRICS: GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52*21.480 52*46.680 53*34.250 54*17.600 LONGITUDE (W): 69*18.800 67*58.100 66*39.000 65*24.900 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 7.5 4.2 4.7 6.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.9 585.4 986.7 987.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 70.0 81.0 79.0 75.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-16 17 16-18 22 WIND DIRECTION: NE ENE NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-5 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NE ENE NE ENE SALINITY(PSU): N/A 32.9 33.043 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A 4.3 5.597 6.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8-10 6-8 8 CLOUDS (%): 80% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2-3 4 4 8 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: OE 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 167,276 REMARKS: Transit to COPA. Should be in the Drake by 1900. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 4:00 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep 13 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 12:35:39 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: marinewriter@polar.org; mpc@nbp.polar.org; NBP, MPC Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep 13 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 55*18.280 56*14.950 57*14.300 58*13.300 LONGITUDE (W): 64*45.000 64*04.600 63*20.700 62*35.800 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.7 4.7 4.0 4.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.0 986.9 988 988.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 79.0 80.0 79.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 14-16 20 28-30 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 5-8 6-8 8-10 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.950 34.0 34.0 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.236 4.7 3.8 4.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8 10 10 CLOUDS (%): 85% 90% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 4-5 5 3 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 162,300 REMARKS: We are still heading south to King George Island. It looks as though we might reach Admiralty Bay sometime in the evening of 14 Oct 02. Whether we send any zodiacs ashore to begin the opening process will depend on how many daylight hours we have to work with. In the meantime, we are strategically planning the placement of our recruits for COPA operations. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 2:53 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: marinewriter@polar.org ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 Oct 02 METRICS: GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52*21.480 52*46.680 53*34.250 54*17.600 LONGITUDE (W): 69*18.800 67*58.100 66*39.000 65*24.900 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 7.5 4.2 4.7 6.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.9 585.4 986.7 987.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 70.0 81.0 79.0 75.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-16 17 16-18 22 WIND DIRECTION: NE ENE NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-5 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NE ENE NE ENE SALINITY(PSU): N/A 32.9 33.043 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A 4.3 5.597 6.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8-10 6-8 8 CLOUDS (%): 80% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2-3 4 4 8 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: OE 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 167,276 REMARKS: Transit to COPA. Should be in the Drake by 1900. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 5:12 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: Sitrep 11 Oct 02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 1:51:37 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: Sitrep 11 Oct 02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 Oct 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52*05.405 LONGITUDE (W): 70*02.896 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 67 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 50.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 985.9 WIND SPEED (KN): 6 WIND DIRECTION: SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SSE SALINITY(PSU): N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 0-1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 169,896 REMARKS: We departed Punta Arenas, Chile at precisely 1130LT. We have not looked at any isobars yet, but the sailing is smooth so far. Kim Grimm Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 7:48 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/07/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 5:53:21 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/07/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10/07/02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52* 27.0'S 52* 38.8'S 53* 05.3'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 44.0'W 70* 40.1'W 70* 42.5'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.0 4.3 4.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.2 993.3 994.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 62.0 68.0 53.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 11-13 12 8-10 WIND DIRECTION: N WNW SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: N NW S SALINITY(PSU): 32.9 32.9 32.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.8 3.8 3.8 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 20% 30% 75% SEA STATE: 2-3 2-3 2-3 SEA ICE N/A N/A N/A ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 40% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 130,100 REMARKS: The LMG arrived at the Punta Arenas pier at 1115 local (1515 GMT) on 10/07/02. The ship was cleared by customs at 1030 in the harbor while awaiting its berth to be cleared at the pier. Following clearance, ten personnel departed the LMG via the customs launch in order to catch their mid-day flight north. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 12:59 PM To: mo-weekly@polar.org; LMG, RPSC Subject: LMG Weekly Report, 10/01/02 - 10/07/02 Summary The ARSV Laurence M. Gould departed Palmer Station on 10/03/02 following a sailing delay of one day to allow NSF and RPSC personnel on board the LMG to complete review of the new Palmer Station laboratory and survey of the Palmer Station fire alarm and suppression systems. Freakishly calm seas allowed swift northbound transit of Palmer Station winter-overs and five containers of retrograde cargo and station waste. Upon arrival in Punta Arenas, officials boarded the LMG from a launch for customs clearance because of a crowded pier. Ten Palmer Station personnel disembarked the LMG via the customs launch for an early departure to their northbound flights. The LMG arrived at the Punta Arenas pier at 1115 local time (1515 GMT) on 10/07/02. Cargo operations commenced immediately and finished at 1530. All pax are now disembarked. LMG Marine Technician -Cargo Operations between LMG and Palmer Station. -securing cargo for transit. - Repaired Mark V, Mark III Zodiacs with assistance from Palmer Station boating coordinator. - Repaired bent CTD attachment bar. - Repaired LMG foosball table. - Cargo operations between LMG and Punta Arenas. LMG Electronics Technician As Needed Tasks a. Updated address books. b. Cleaned and organized E-Lab. c. Assisted users with computer, printer, and copier problems & training. Performed Daily tasks. a. Sent daily e-mail batches. b. Ran daily backups of pontus/public, pontus/home, and cyclone data. c. Produced and filed Quality Control Plots. d. Confirmed ADCP, DAS, MET, ASHTECH, TSG, PCO2 and Sonar operations. Other. a. ERR'd sensors due to expire by the end of October and updated cal sheet. b. Completed cruise map c. Created accounts for northbound pax form Palmer. d. Closed out accounts and ran email billing for departing pax. e. Created Autosketch document of XBT wiring from Deck box to Hand Launcher. f. Set up new Copier/Printer/Scanner/Electronic Document center and added it to the network. g. Started up TSG, ADCP, and PCO2 systems upon departure from Palmer Station h. Spent time trouble shooting XBT hand Launcher which failed during the last portion of the SB transect. i. Tested Benthos 7000 Acoustic release deck unit for upcoming field work. j. Began planning COPA opening, and locating materials and equipment. k. Stopped TSG, ADCP and PCO2 at 68 degrees west. l. Archived data for ADCP CD. m. Assisted Barb Watson with running Salt Samples from transect. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 4:48 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/06/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 1:21:43 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/06/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10/06/02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 55* 41.3'S 54* 29.9'S 53* 36.5'S 52* 57.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 64* 45.6'W 65* 04.0'W 66* 34.9'W 67* 04.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.5 1.5 4.0 5.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.9 990/8 992.9 994.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 66.0 70.0 50.0 45.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 22-24 17 10-11 10 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW S S SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-8 4-6 3-5 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: SW WSW SSW S SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 32.6 33.0 32.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 4.9 6.4 5.6 4.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-6 6+ 10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 95% 95% 35% 20% SEA STATE: 5-6 4-5 3-4 3-4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): N/A N/A N/A N/A NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 85% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 133,800 REMARKS: Slowly cruising toward the eastern entrance of the Straits of Magellan. We will pick up the pilot at Bahia Possesion at 2400 this evening. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 4:51 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep- 10/05/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 1:37:14 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep- 10/05/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10-05-02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 59* 57.2'S 58* 55.0'S 57* 53.1'S 56* 45.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 63* 21.8'W 63* 42.7'S 64* 03.6'W 64* 24.9'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): .9 2.4 3.7 3.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.8 987.4 985.1 984.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77.0 72.0 69.0 78.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-20 17 18-20 23 WIND DIRECTION: NNW NNW WNW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW NNW NW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.9 34.0 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 1.5 3.2 4.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 10 8+ 10+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 65 50 60 95 SEA STATE: 5 5 5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): N/A N/A N/A N/A NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 1005 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 138,700 REMARKS: Uneventful northering is the word of the day. Gently rolling seas and mermaids singing showtunes on the aft deck are our only diversions. ETA in Punta Arenas still ~0900 on 07 October. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 4:59 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/04/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 2:09:10 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 10/04/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10/04/02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 63* 50.1'S 62* 51.7'S 61* 55.5'S 60* 58.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 61* 28.8'W 62* 02.0'W 62* 38.8'W 62* 59.9'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -4.0 -4.7 -2.3 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 994.5 994.0 993.7 991.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 80.0 66.0 67.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 7-9 25-27 15-17 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: W WNW NNW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 1-3 2-4 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: W WNW NW NNW SALINITY(PSU): 34.01 N/A 33.5 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.9 N/A -1.5 -0.9 VISIBILITY (NM): .5 - 1 1-2 10+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100%, Snow 65% 75% SEA STATE: 3 2 3 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1/10 <1/10 7/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Brash, bits Brash, Brash, Brash, GREY-WHITE: bergs, growlers growlers growlers, THIN ICE (30-60): growlers grease MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 90% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 143,150 REMARKS: The LMG is proceeding north to Punta Arenas. We have passed through a number of bands of pancake and grease ice which is helping keep the swell moderated. ETA at the Punta Posesion pilot station is 0000 on 07 October with an anticipated arrival in Punta Arenas the morning of the 7th. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 3:21 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: Re: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/27/02 Ahi, Tuam Bjokne.... Let's call that day TS, just because it provides a nice counterpoint to all the TL that will be happening on the northbound run. Oh sure, maybe it's not exact, but if exactitude were required our forms would resemble, say, daily labor charge code accounting for IT. May we take a solemn oath never to tread that path. Is the heady sense of anticipation still present as everyone prepares for a day at the office? Later.... Dave At 08:41 AM 9/30/02 -0600, you wrote: Hi Dave, Greetings to you and those around you. Thank you for your detailed daily metrics. They are truly a joy to receive. Unfortunately, the system will only function with one code per 24-hour period. We have not yet achieved such a fine granularity with our metrics system. In other words, what was the majority of the day spent doing. Shall we call the 27th a TS? Let me know. Thanks Dave. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 10:43 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/27/02 > ---------- > From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] > Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 7:41:42 PM > To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org > Cc: marinewriter@polar.org > Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/27/02 > Auto forwarded by a Rule > ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/27/02 METRICS: TL TL TS TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62* 46.6'S 63* 30.7'S 64* 03.8'S 64* 03.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 62* 07.3'W 61* 29.2'W 61* 33.6'W 61* 33.5'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.7 -4.7 -3.1 -3.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.9 984.3 984.9 984.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 82.0 78.0 78.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 21-24 25 9-10 5 WIND DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 4-6 3-4 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.98 34.1 34.27 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.53 -1.1 -1.1 -0.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-5 1-2 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100%, Snow 100% 100% SEA STATE: 4-5 5 2-3 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Brash, bergs Brash, bergs Brash, bergs Brash, bergs GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 0%, OS 0%, VP, OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 153,600 REMARKS: Arrived 0800 at Racer Rock at the south end of Croker Passage and launched a Zodiac with a party to effect repairs of a remotely monitored all weather station (AWS) that had chosen to be AWOL for nearly a year. Previous efforts to repair this station had been repulsed by heavy surf and lack of good landing sites on this islet. A team took advantage of calm seas to land on the island and restore life to the recalcitrant instrument by means of new batteries and a shiny new non-corroded solar panel. After finding more extensive damage to the station than anticipated, new parts were shuttled to the islet to make AWS order out of chaos. At the end of this reporting period, the team was still working on repairs. ETA at Palmer Station is 0800, Saturday, 9/28/02. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 4:47 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep - 9/28/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 12:27:43 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep - 9/28/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/28/02 METRICS: TL TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64* 13.1'S 64* 44.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 61* 34.0'W 63* 16.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.1 -2.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.4 985.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 70.0 79.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 7-9 16 WIND DIRECTION: S SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 0-1 SWELL DIRECTION: S SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.3 34.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.72 -0.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 15 CLOUDS (%): 80% 100% Snow SEA STATE: 2-3 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10, brash <1/10,brash NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 80% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 150,800 REMARKS: Completing the installation of a refabricated antenna, new batteries, and replacement of such corroded parts for which spares were available at the Racer Rock AWS, our Zodiac team returned to the LMG late yesterday afternoon. Following a leisurely cruise through the night, the LMG arrived at Palmer Station at 0815 local time. Cargo ops ensued immediately, with freshies and life-giving supplies of beer and sundry other items being transferred to station. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 10:43 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/27/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 7:41:42 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/27/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/27/02 METRICS: TL TL TS TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62* 46.6'S 63* 30.7'S 64* 03.8'S 64* 03.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 62* 07.3'W 61* 29.2'W 61* 33.6'W 61* 33.5'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.7 -4.7 -3.1 -3.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.9 984.3 984.9 984.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 82.0 78.0 78.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 21-24 25 9-10 5 WIND DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 4-6 3-4 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.98 34.1 34.27 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.53 -1.1 -1.1 -0.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-5 1-2 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100%, Snow 100% 100% SEA STATE: 4-5 5 2-3 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 <1/10 <1/10 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: Brash, bergs Brash, bergs Brash, bergs Brash, bergs GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 0%, OS 0%, VP, OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 153,600 REMARKS: Arrived 0800 at Racer Rock at the south end of Croker Passage and launched a Zodiac with a party to effect repairs of a remotely monitored all weather station (AWS) that had chosen to be AWOL for nearly a year. Previous efforts to repair this station had been repulsed by heavy surf and lack of good landing sites on this islet. A team took advantage of calm seas to land on the island and restore life to the recalcitrant instrument by means of new batteries and a shiny new non-corroded solar panel. After finding more extensive damage to the station than anticipated, new parts were shuttled to the islet to make AWS order out of chaos. At the end of this reporting period, the team was still working on repairs. ETA at Palmer Station is 0800, Saturday, 9/28/02. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 4:33 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 9/26/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 12:23:27 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 9/26/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/26/02 METRICS: TS TS TS TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58* 51.7'S 59* 50.9'S 60* 50.0'S 61* 48.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 63* 44.0'W 63* 24.2'W 63* 02.7'W 62* 41.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.4 1.5 -1.0 -1.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.7 977.1 978.5 980.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 93.0 95.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 16-17 13 8-10 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: NW WNW ENE ENE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 SWELL DIRECTION: Confused Confused WNW ENE SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 33.8 33.9 NA SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.2 -1.1 -1.4 NA VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8+ .5 5+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 5-6 5 5 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 158,600 REMARKS: Our southbound XBT transect continues unabated, although winds have started picking up in the past four hours. Encountered thin bands of brash ice at 60* 50 degrees south, a marked change from conditions encountered by northbound LMG02-05 two weeks ago. At that time at this latitude a band of brash ice 60 miles across was encountered. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:43 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/25/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 9:03:31 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Daily Sitrep, 9/25/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/25/02 METRICS: TS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 54* 53.0'S 55* 52.3'S 56* 50.9'S 57* 50.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 64* 57.8'W 64* 42.3'W 64* 23.9'W 64* 04.5'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.0 5.6 6.0 5.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 977.9 977.1 977.7 975.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78.0 85.0 75.0 88.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 9-10 10 11-12 18 WIND DIRECTION: NNW NW N NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-4 5-7 5-8 10-12 SWELL DIRECTION: N NW Confused Confused SALINITY(PSU): 32.6 34.0 34.1 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.3 3.4 3.9 4.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8+ 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 50 40 10 10 SEA STATE: 3-4 4 5 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): N/A N/A N/A N/A NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 163,420 REMARKS: Continuing south in moderate swell. Began XBT transect at 1930 9/24 (2330 GMT). Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 7:51 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep 9/24/02 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:02:03 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org Cc: marinewriter@polar.org Subject: LMG Sitrep 9/24/02 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9/24/02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52*35.3`S 52*36.6`S 53*23.9`S 54*10.4`S LONGITUDE (W): 69*43.0`W 68*14.6`S 66*56.3`W 65*37.6`W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.8 5.6 5.1 6.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 977.8 978.5 979.2 979.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 81.0 79.0 76.0 78.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 17 22-23 23 WIND DIRECTION: ENE W WNW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2-4 3-5 5-7 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE WSW WNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 33.0 32.9 32.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.8 3.6 4.5 5.8 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8+ 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 65 90 30 20 SEA STATE: 3 4 4-5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): N/A N/A N/A N/A NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 168,020 REMARKS: LMG02-06 departed Punta Arenas, Chile on 23 September 2002 at 1510. Fair weather and comfortable seas. Proceeding down the east coast of Tierra del Fuego with irregular dolphin and ubiquitous Cape Pigeon accompaniment. Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:06 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: Re: port call summary Hola Young Weedhopper.... For in port metrics for the LMG, we have 18-20 September marked as IS (off-loading GLOBEC gear and whatnot) and 21-23 September marked as TL (on-load of ship and Palmer Station cargo, as well as preparation for science of opportunity - Sprintall). I think these codes work - let me know if you desire anything different. Ta.... Dave At 08:33 AM 9/24/02 -0600, you wrote: Hi guys, Now that you have so much spare time, could you send me a metrics port-call summary for both vessels? Date and code is all I need. The code descriptions are below for your edification. Dave, you're off the hook. No end-of-cruise metrics surveys or outbriefs for you. Steve, I'm sorry, but you will have to do both, and the contractor performance review as well. Thanks in advance and have a smooth trip. Tim Daily Metrics Codes and Definitions SS-Sailing for science - days at sea when a funded, scheduled science cruise is on board whether or not the ship is transiting to or from the study site or at a study site. For delays at sea due to weather, see "unscheduled downtime" below. IS-In port, science cruise support - days spent in port, at Palmer or McMurdo Stations when science is either cleaning up or setting up labs, on loading or offloading cargo or doing other related activities directly related to ending or starting a science cruise. This would include time spent supporting fishing cruises if the ship is standing by, ready to depart for fishing and awaiting depletion of station research fish stocks. This would also include time while receiving fuel if concurrently loading or setting up for a science cruise. SM-Scheduled Maintenance - days spent in port or at sea when no science cruise work is occurring but other ship-related activities are occurring. This includes time spent in transit in which no science is done, but there was science equipment testing (e.g.: multibeam trials or UNOLS Inspections). TS-Transit/science of opportunity - days spent in transit not in direct support of a scheduled science cruise but where we are accommodating "science of opportunity." For example, the days spent in the Drake doing XBTs for OO-260-O. These should be counted as "science of opportunity" days unless a funded science group is onboard. If XBTs are planned but not carried out because of weather, or for days not spent supporting science on transits, see "transit/logistics.". TL-Transit/logistics - days spent in transit or on loading and off loading station cargo and passengers. No funded science activities are done or planned for the entire cruise. This includes logistics runs to Palmer Station; the time spent at Punta Arenas, Chile or Palmer Station supporting strictly station logistics (including Palmer Station grantee cargo); transits to shipyards for maintenance; hazardous materials runs (if no "science of opportunity" occurs); days that "science of opportunity" could not be done for weather, but the ship is still in transit to its final location. Fueling of Palmer Station falls within this category unless there was a concurrent science support role. UD-Unscheduled downtime - this is a catchall for time when the ship is delayed in port for emergency repairs, involved in a medical evacuation or other special cases such as humanitarian support to other stations. This also includes days for which no planned science activities could be conducted on scheduled science cruises because of weather or sea ice conditions. A comment regarding the special circumstances must be made when using this code. ____________________________________________ (Note new e-mail address) Tim Bjokne Technical Writer Marine Operations Raytheon-Polar Services Phone: 303-790-8606 x32036 New E-Mail Address: tim.bjokne@usap.gov Web: http://www.polar.org/science/marine Dave Morehouse Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 11:16 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 17 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 17 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 54* 16.9'S 53* 45.5'S 53* 16.5'S 52* 50.2'S LONGITUDE (W): 65* 26.4'W 66* 19.7'W 67* 08.4'W 67* 52.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.5 6.7 6.0 5.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.5 998.6 992.8 990.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 89 97 84 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 25 25 20 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NNE NNE NNE NNE SALINITY(PSU): 32.8 33.0 33.0 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.6 5.0 4.2 3.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 1-3 0.5-1 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 75% SEA STATE: 4 4-5 4-5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/70% 60% 800/70% 65% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 52,000 REMARKS: The LMG is currently steaming towards the eastern entrance to the Straits of Magellan. We are scheduled to pick up the pilot tonight at 02:00 and will tie up to the pier in Punta Arenas tomorrow morning. Therefore, this will be the final daily sitrep for cruise LMG 02-5. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 12:10 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 16 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58* 01.3'S 57* 04.3'S 56* 04.9'S 54* 59.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 63* 21.5'W 63* 52.4'W 64* 24.3'W 64* 57.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.2 3.6 6.1 9.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1007.2 1003.6 1003.5 1001.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85 94 87 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 22 25 17 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE NNE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-10 8-12 4-8 5-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NNE NE NE NNE SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 34.1 34.1 32.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 4.1 4.4 4.1 6.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 3-5 2-4 5+ CLOUDS (%): 80% 80% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 5 5 4-5 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100% 100% 900/100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 56,400 REMARKS: The LMG continues across the Drake. Los Islas de los Estados are visible on our starboard side as we approach the Straits of La Maire. We anticipate an arrival in Punta Arenas on the 18th of September. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 2:05 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 15 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61* 49.7'S 61* 01.0'S 60* 04.1'S 59* 01.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 61* 07.5'W 61* 35.9'W 62* 11.3'W 62* 47.5'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.3 -0.1 +1.9 +0.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1009.0 1008.6 1011.4 1010.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 95 90 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 0-5 8 11 15 WIND DIRECTION: NW NNW N NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 4-6 4-8 5-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NW NW NNW NNE SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.8 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.5 -1.2 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5-1 1 2-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 90% 90% SEA STATE: 2 2 2 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 4 10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 4 (brash) 10 (pancake) 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 900/VP VP 900/100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 60,900 REMARKS: The LMG is continuing across the Drake Passage with relatively good weather and seas. We crossed latitude 60* South this morning at approximately 08:30 and anticipate an early return to Punta Arenas. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 12:39 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: LMG metrics, 13 Sept 02 Hi Tim, The LMG was tied up to the pier for the majority of 13 September and therefore I didn't submit a sitrep. The daily metrics for 13 September should be IS. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 11:18 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 14 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64* 29.5'S 63* 34.6'S 62* 42.5'S 62* 27.7'S LONGITUDE (W): 62* 18.3'W 61* 28.4'W 61* 46.0'W 60* 43.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +0.1 -0.4 +0.8 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1007.9 1013.8 1014.6 1011.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 88 94 93 97 WIND SPEED (KN): 17 13 15 7 WIND DIRECTION: E NE NW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NW NW SALINITY(PSU): 34.3 34.2 34.0 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.4 -1.0 -1.4 -1.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5-1.5 0.5-1 2-3 0.1-0.5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 4 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 (brash) 1 (brash) 4 (brash) 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100% 100% 900/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 64,700 REMARKS: The LMG departed from Palmer Station yesterday afternoon. We steamed through the Neumayer Channel during daylight, then headed for Cape Shirreff. Dan Costa and Chris Fritsen's groups are currently ashore to conduct some science-of-opportunity. When they return, we will enter the Drake Passage on our way home. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 12:34 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 12 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 September 2002 METRICS: IS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64* 53.2'S 64* 49.1'S 64* 46.4'S Palmer LONGITUDE (W): 63* 42.7'W 64* 03.5'W 64* 03.3'W Station WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.1 +0.4 +1.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1016.7 1017.5 1017.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 97 85 WIND SPEED (KN): 6 calm 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: NNW variable variable SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 34.2 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -1.3 0.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5-1 5 4-6 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 3 6 4 NEW & GREY ICE: brash brash brash GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP OS/VP 800/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 67,800 REMARKS: The LMG arrived at Palmer Station at approximately 8:30 AM on 12 September and cargo operations began soon thereafter. The NBP arrived in Arthur Harbor just a couple hours behind us. We were able to complete most of the cargo movements by late afternoon, and enjoyed an excellent dinner hosted by Palmer Station. Festivities continued into the evening at the bar. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 11:27 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 11 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 40.1'S 65* 17.9'S 65* 11.1'S 65* 09.0'S LONGITUDE (W): 67* 22.4'W 66* 16.9'W 65* 36.3'W 64* 24.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.0 -0.5 -0.3 +0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1008.5 1009.7 1011.8 1014.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 94 95 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 6 5 5-10 5 WIND DIRECTION: W WSW W NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 34.0 34.0 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -0.8 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5 1 2-4 5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 8 1 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 0 1 1 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 7 6 4 0 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 2 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-40 20-50 20-40 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP VP 800/VP 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 70,800 REMARKS: The Ice Team collected a last few brine samples from the ice this morning and we have spent the rest of the day looking for penguins. Although a few birds have been sighted, the ice conditions have not been favorable to catch them. We are seeing ice too thin to walk on, but too thick to run a zodiac in. The remainder of the science parties on the ship are busy packing their gear in anticipation of an arrival at Palmer Station tomorrow. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 12:40 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 10 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 39.3'S 65* 41.7'S 65* 47.9'S 65* 57.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 29.9'W 68* 31.6'W 68* 29.4'W 68* 25.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.5 +0.7 -0.5 -0.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1009.1 1006.5 1007.3 1006.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 97 94 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 8 7 15 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NNE NNW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5 0.5-1 0.5 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 9 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 4 3 4 MED ICE (60-120): 4 4 4 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS/VP OS/VP 900/70% VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 73,100 REMARKS: This morning the LMG steamed approximately 12 miles to the south to meet up with the NBP, who had finished work on the GLOBEC grid. We retrieved three scientists that had been temporarily working on the NBP for the past ~10 days. We also held a meeting of the GLOBEC Steering Committee to discuss operations for the remainder of the cruise. We are currently steaming northeastward, toward Palmer Station, looking for Adelie penguins to stomach sample. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 11:44 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 9 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 32.2'S 65* 33.7'S 65* 35.7'S 65* 37.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 27.9'W 68* 27.9'W 68* 29.6'W 68* 30.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -7.0 -4.7 -3.4 -0.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012.2 1013.2 1011.8 1010.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 94 95 96 WIND SPEED (KN): 0-5 0-5 10 10 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NNE NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 0.5-1 0.5-1.5 1 CLOUDS (%): 100% fog 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 8 8 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP O /VP 800/OS/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 75,100 REMARKS: We are completing our final day of on-ice science from the LMG, though analysis of samples in the lab will continue for some time yet. The Dive team has two scuba divers in the water and the Seal team is preparing to go after their "last" seal. We continue to communicate with both the NBP and Palmer Station to coordinate activities for the next few days, and to think about preparations for the upcoming port call in Punta Arenas. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 11:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 8 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 34.9'S 65* 33.2'S 65* 32.1'S 65* 31.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 33.0'W 68* 33.8'W 68* 31.9'W 68* 29.0'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.6 -4.9 -8.6 -6.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1010.7 1009.8 1010.1 1010.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 97 95 89 83 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 10 calm 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW 0 variable SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.5 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5-1 0.5-1 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 8 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 2 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 4 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OE/OS OS/VP OS/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 77,000 REMARKS: The LMG was not able to maintain position against the floe we worked on the past two days, but we quickly found another location in the immediate vicinity this morning. After lunch the Ice Team went out to make optics measurements and the Dive team has people in the water. We are seeing lots of seals in the area, so the Seal team is considering going after another animal later today. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 11:07 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 7 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 7 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 40.1'S 65* 39.5'S 65* 38.0'S 65* 37.1'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 40.7'W 68* 40.1'W 68* 36.9'W 68* 35.9'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -14.8 -14.1 -11.7 -3.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012.8 1013.0 1013.5 1012.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77 72 73 91 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 18 8 10 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW WSW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 34.0 33.4 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 8 8-10 3-5 CLOUDS (%): clear clear 40% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OE/OS OS/VP 800/OS/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 78,500 REMARKS: The LMG found a good ice floe yesterday so we are continuing to occupy it today. The Ice team is collecting cores and optics measurements, the Dive team currently has divers in the water, and the Seal team is working on a crabeater seal. We are definitely making productive use of the last few science days of GLOBEC IV. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 11:18 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 6 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 41.4'S 65* 42.5'S 65* 42.2'S 65* 42.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 40.1'W 68* 41.2'W 68* 41.6'W 68* 42.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -11.6 -9.1 -17.0 -13.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1009.6 1008.6 1009.7 1011.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85 89 82 84 WIND SPEED (KN): 3 7 6 13 WIND DIRECTION: NE ENE SE WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 5 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 10% clear SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 9 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 100 100 100 100 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS/VP OS/VP 800/OS/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 80,500 REMARKS: The LMG continues to operate in the same general area, though on a different floe from yesterday. The Seal Team was finally able to work on another crabeater last evening. Although all their satellite tags were deployed early in the cruise, they are still able to make physiological studies. The Ice Team recruited help from others on a beautifully clear day and collected many meters of core, and the divers completed two dives. Everyone is pleased with the amount of work we're accomplishing, but we're starting to think about port calls and heading home. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 12:50 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 5 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 43.9'S 65* 43.2'S 65* 42.2'S 65* 41.7'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 42.1'W 68* 40.3'W 68* 39.5'W 68* 38.6'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -15.6 -17.5 -17.3 -14.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1003.0 1004.5 1006.6 1008.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84 83 81 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 5 4 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 5-7 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 10% clear 10% 20% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 40 40 75 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP OS/VP 800/VP/OS OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 82,600 REMARKS: The LMG moved off the floe we've occupied for the last three days, conducted CTD casts last evening and this morning, then repositioned alongside a large, thick floe with heavy snow cover to work for the day. Three crabeater seals have hauled out just aft of the ship. Meanwhile, the scuba team and the ice corers have been busy collecting samples. We are seeing some rather significant relative motion between floes due to a slight swell running through the area. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:00 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 4 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 4 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 49.6'S 65* 48.0'S 65* 46.8'S 65* 45.0'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 40.5'W 68* 40.1'W 68* 40.5'W 68* 39.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.6 -13.2 -14.5 -13.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1000.3 1000.1 1001.0 1001.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 88 86 85 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 0-5 0-5 5 WIND DIRECTION: SSW SW SSW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-1.5 3-5 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 40% 10% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 9 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 4 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 35-40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS/OE 5% 800/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 84,500 REMARKS: Somewhat surprisingly, the LMG has continuously occupied the same relatively small floe for a third consecutive day. We have seen the pack loosen up and begin to re-freeze as the light winds have shifted slightly and the air temperatures have dropped. This area looks completely different than it did just a short while ago when we arrived early this week. The Ice team and the Krill team have had very good success here and the Seal team is pitching in to help wherever possible. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:20 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 3 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 3 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 55.0'S 65* 51.9'S 65* 51.8'S 65* 50.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 40.6'W 68* 39.2'W 68* 38.5'W 68* 50.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -9.7 -9.0 -3.4 -4.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 995.8 998.8 999.5 999.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82 80 81 89 WIND SPEED (KN): 19-22 8 0-5 8 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW W SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.5 -1.6 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 6-8 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 10% 40% 95% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 30-40 30-40 30-40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS/OE OS/VP 800/OS/OE OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 86,100 REMARKS: The LMG is occupying a relatively small floe (40 meter diameter) for a second consecutive day. The scuba divers have had good success at this site and the ice team is in the process of deploying their third and final drifter buoy. We were treated to a gorgeous sunrise (now about 07:30 LT) and a visit from a single emperor penguin this morning. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 11:17 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 2 Sept 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 2 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 12.0'S 66* 07.7'S 66* 03.0'S 65* 58.2'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 51.5'W 68* 50.2'W 68* 45.4'W 68* 43.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.7 -6.5 -8.5 -8.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 972.1 978.0 983.7 990.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89 88 88 82 WIND SPEED (KN): 21 30 25-35 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.96 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 6+ 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): clear clear 100% 10% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 4 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 2 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 40 30-40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP OS/VP 800/VP OS/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 88,400 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #3. This site is unlike our previous two locations because we are able to move about on our own. There are no sufficiently large ice floes upon which we can maintain a continued presence. Therefore, we have been picking a "floe of the day" each morning and gathering as much data as possible during the day before moving off to a new floe the following day. Also unlike our previous stations, the scuba dive team found and collected krill from the underside of the ice. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 1:08 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 1 September 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 1 September 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 22.9'S 66* 11.9'S 66* 10.6'S 66* 15.3'S LONGITUDE (W): 69* 50.8'W 69* 03.6'W 69* 05.0'W 68* 53.0'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.7 -2.3 -0.7 -3.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 978.7 976.0 970.9 969.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 91 93 86 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 calm 0-5 12 WIND DIRECTION: WSW variable SE SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 1-2 1-2 0 SWELL DIRECTION: N W NW 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 0.5-1 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 50% 100% 100% 95% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 3 4 4 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 40 30-40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP VP 800/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 90,300 REMARKS: The LMG and NBP conducted simultaneous CTD casts this morning to allow for intercomparison of the various sensors on board the rosette. The LMG then made way on our own through the loose and recently broken up pack toward the southeast. Just before lunch we located an acceptable floe to work on, and after a quick meal the ice team deployed to collect samples. This work was followed by a scuba dive which was quite successful in obtaining krill samples. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 11:08 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 31 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 37.3'S 66* 42.0'S 66* 45.5'S 66* 45.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 70* 58.2'W 71* 00.2'W 71* 04.9'W 70* 55.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.4 +0.4 +0.3 -0.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.0 982.6 977.4 974.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96 96 97 97 WIND SPEED (KN): 45-55 25-30 25-30 12 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NE N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 0 3-5 0.25-0.5 1-2 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 8 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 5 5 3 MED ICE (60-120): 2 2 2 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 30-40 30-40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/30% 20% 800/30% OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 92,400 REMARKS: The LMG and NBP met up this morning and conducted a tranfer of personnel and gear. This time it was done with a zodiac. Our weather has improved from the blizzard conditions and zero visibility from yesterday. The penguin team was finally able to capture and tag a bird, and both ships are convoying to our targeted spot on the map, Survey Station #4 which we hope will serve as Process Site #3. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 1:44 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 29 Auguat 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 13.5'S 66* 09.8'S 66* 10.1'S 66* 01.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 70* 17.9'W 70* 18.3'W 70* 18.8'W 70* 29.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.8 -9.1 -10.4 -8.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1011.5 1012.7 1013.0 1011.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86 90 91 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 calm 6 8 WIND DIRECTION: SW variable NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 4-6 3-5 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 3 5 5 5 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 2 2 2 MED ICE (60-120): 2 2 2 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 15-35 15-35 15-35 15-35 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP OS OS VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 97,700 REMARKS: The LMG has departed from Process Station #2 and is cruising around the northern end of the GLOBEC grid in search of penguins. We have met with little success thus far. However, we have shown that we can move a bit on our own. Nevertheless, we are awaiting the arrival of the NBP to assist us into location at Survey Station #4 which we plan to use as our final Process site of the cruise. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 11:35 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 28 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 28 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 22.2'S 66* 20.3'S 66* 18.4'S 66* 15.7'S LONGITUDE (W): 70* 30.1'W 70* 24.9'W 70* 21.3'W 70* 19.9'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.9 -2.7 -5.1 -5.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.4 998.8 1003.3 1008.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82 87 79 84 WIND SPEED (KN): 16 15 18 10 WIND DIRECTION: W WSW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 3-5 3-5 5+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 1 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 5 5 5 5 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 15-35 15-35 15-35 15-35 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50%/OE OS/45%/OE 800/50%/OE 10% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 99,500 REMARKS: The LMG completed work at Process Station #2 around noon today. We've pulled all our gear off the ice, except for the ice drifter buoy, and are making our way toward a lead of open water/thin ice nearby. We plan to search for penguins to sample and tag, and to conduct a CTD cast. We continue to coordinate our activities with the NBP, but are moving somewhat independently for now. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 11:15 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 27 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 23.3'S 66* 22.7'S 66* 23.8'S 66* 23.0'S LONGITUDE (W): 70* 57.9'W 70* 52.0'W 70* 41.4'W 70* 35.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.3 -4.0 -2.8 -0.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.5 1001.9 999.7 998.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85 87 92 87 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 25-30 20-25 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: WNW WNW WNW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 1-3 1-3 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 1 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 5 5 5 5 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 15-35 15-35 15-35 15-35 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50%/OE OS/50%/OE 800/50%/OE OS/50%/OE (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 101,200 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #2. Our resident elephant seal appears to have been joined by a much larger animal, though we have not seen two of them at the same time. Meanwhile, the Ice Coring team and the Krill team continue to collect data and samples. We are in discussions with the NBP about what to do and where to go next as work at this location has begun to wind down after 6 days here. The CTD has been plagued with various arcane problems but we are still attempting to conduct two casts per day. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 11:47 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 26 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 28.0'S 66* 26.9'S 66* 24.7'S 66* 23.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 71* 18.7'W 71* 19.0'W 71* 11.6'W 71* 08.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.7 -11.3 -5.7 -6.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1000.4 1002.7 1005.7 1006.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79 85 75 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 0-5 18 15 WIND DIRECTION: WSW WNW W WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 1-3 2-4 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 0 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 1 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 3 4 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 3 5 5 5 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 15-35 10-30 15-35 15-35 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS OS 800/50% OS/50% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 103,100 REMARKS: We continue to occupy Process station #2 (Rodin). The weather has changed considerably with 15-20 knot winds coming from the W to NW. It is warmer with temperatures around -9 C. A crabeater seal was spotted hauled out 400 m to our stern and several were seen in the open water immediately astern of the ship. Given the change in weather coupled with unstable ice conditions no attempt was made to capture the seal. However, this afternoon an elephant seal hauled out just aft of the ship. Ice coring and optics measurements as well as scuba diving operations are continuing. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 11:16 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 25 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 25 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 38.6'S 66* 38.2'S 66* 34.2'S 66* 32.0'S LONGITUDE (W): 71* 52.4'W 71* 45.0'W 71* 37.4'W 71* 28.2'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.9 -5.8 -9.4 -8.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.4 992.6 998.1 997.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 84 75 79 WIND SPEED (KN): 14-18 24 15-20 25 WIND DIRECTION: N WSW SW W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.9 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-3 0.5-1 1-2 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 1 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 5 5 5 5 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10-30 10-30 10-30 10-30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS OS/40% 800/40% OS/50% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 104,300 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #2. We've finally caught some krill using drift nets deployed through the dive holes and left out overnight. The Ice team is re-measuring their ice/snow thickness transect line and taking optics measurements. Blustery weather has prevented the seal team from working on the lone crabeater hauled out in our vicinity. Several other seals have been sighted in the water nearby, though. We have still not seen any penguins lately. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 11:39 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 24 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 24 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 41.5'S 66* 39.6'S 66* 38.5'S 66* 37.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 72* 05.2'W 72* 02.5'W 71* 59.9'W 71* 57.1'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -16.0 -21.5 -19.5 -18.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 991.6 994.4 996.7 996.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85 80 81 83 WIND SPEED (KN): 9 5 0-5 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW S SW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 5+ 2-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 50% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10-30 10-30 10-30 10-30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS OS/15% 800/OS OS/20% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 105,700 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #2. Three scuba dives were accomplished and the second of three ice buoys were deployed yesterday. We are still seeing rather sparse fauna in this location with no seals, whales, or birds seen and only a few krill. Occasionally a ctenophore will float by during a CTD cast. We are hopeful of maintaining this floe, but the forecast is for winds in the next day or two. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 11:59 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 23 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 23 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 46.9'S 66* 45.3'S 66* 40.0'S 66* 42.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 72* 22.7'W 72* 18.6'W 72* 15.6'W 72* 10.6'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -24.0 -24.6 -24.5 -14.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.0 989.8 991.4 991.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79 78 79 80 WIND SPEED (KN): 13 6 0-5 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW variable SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 5-7 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): clear clear 10% 90% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10-30 10-30 10-30 10-30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/15% OS/15% 800/OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 107,900 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy the new Process Station #2, conducting a full suite of operations including: ice coring, snow/ice thickness transects, scuba diving, and CTD casts. We are still without a penguin sighting for the past few days, but seals are occasionally seen. Last night we witnessed a spectacular sunset with the red sky growing more and more brilliant for several hours after the sun dipped below the horizon. Today it's getting cloudier, and therefore warmer as the downward longwave radiation increases. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 11:16 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 22 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 22 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 59.0'S 66* 54.8'S 66* 52.4'S 66* 49.6'S LONGITUDE (W): 72* 37.3'W 72* 34.5'W 72* 32.0'W 72* 26.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -24.7 -24.9 -25.2 -23.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.0 983.5 984.7 985.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79 78 78 79 WIND SPEED (KN): 22 17 17 14 WIND DIRECTION: SSW SW SW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 3-6 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): clear clear clear clear SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 7 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 7 4 5 MED ICE (60-120): 1 1 1 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10-20 20 20 20 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/OS OS 800/30% OS/15% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 110,100 REMARKS: No sooner did I hit the 'send' key on yesterday's sitrep stating that our floe was holding together, than it broke apart! A small crack off our port bow spread quickly and in a matter of minutes we had ~30% open water immediately around the ship. All personnel were quickly recalled from the ice, and we later recovered the small amount of equipment left behind. Luckily, no divers were in the water. We hove to for the night, then found a suitable floe in the morning and started over again. We are currently working on a piece of ice with large flat areas ~50 cm thick crossed by several small ridges. It's a beautiful clear, though cold day. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 1:52 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 21 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67* 11.7'S 67* 09.9'S 67* 07.0'S 67* 02.6'S LONGITUDE (W): 72* 39.2'W 72* 40.1'W 72* 40.5'W 72* 38.7'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -16.8 -17.0 -25.8 -25.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.9 981.8 981.5 982.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89 78 76 73 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 14 20-25 25 WIND DIRECTION: S SSW SSW SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-6 3-5 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): clear 100% clear clear SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 6 6 6 MED ICE (60-120): 1 1 1 1 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 20 20 15-20 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 111,400 REMARKS: We arrived at Process Station #2 yesterday and accomplished a full day of work today despite cold temperatures and moderate winds. We are currently drifting at 0.7 knots over ground and rotating at about 6 degrees/hour but the floe is holding together so far. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 12:01 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 20 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67* 22.9'S 67* 19.6'S 67* 14.2'S 67* 12.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 71* 10.9'W 71* 56.6'W 72* 29.6'W 72* 38.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -23.9 -17.6 -13.7 -14.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 981.8 989.0 990.1 987.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 81 83 86 78 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 25 16 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW WSW variable SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.1 1 2-3 0.1-0.5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 4 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 4 4 4 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 50 50 50 50 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/10% VP 800/VP VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 114,000 REMARKS: The LMG continued its convoy with the NBP throughout yesterday looking for a good location for Process Site #2. No penguins were sighted during our transit, and no one was especially anxious to go outside anyways as the temperatures dropped and the wind chill was in the -50 to -60C range. Several possible locations were abandoned due to the presence of icebergs and evidence of their breaking up the ice. It finally appears that we've located a suitable floe to work on. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 1:15 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 19 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67* 37.8'S 67* 38.0'S 67* 33.7'S 67* 28.6'S LONGITUDE (W): 71' 35.2'W 71* 33.6'W 71* 35.6'W 71* 28.2'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.6 -3.1 -5.4 -19.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.0 975.6 967.4 973.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 92 94 81 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 12 20-25 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: N NW SW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.8 33.8 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 1-2 0.25 0.5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 3 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 3 4 4 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 50 50 50 50 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP VP 800/20% OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 116,600 REMARKS: The LMG followed the NBP last evening towards Survey Station #41, which was the target spot for Process Statin #2. However, ice conditions dictated otherwise so we backtracked to a place more likely to have sufficiently stable ice. This, too, proved fruitless so we are finishing up science operations at this temporary site before moving to the east. The weather has definitely changed and it now feels like Antarctica in the winter. Air temperature is near -20C and winds are in the 30-40 knot range. This has not prevented divers from getting into the water and the Ice team from collecting some cores, however. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 12:11 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 17 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 17 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 01.2'S 68* 02.0'S 68* 02.3'S 68* 01.7'S LONGITUDE (W): 74* 49.0'W 74* 47.8'W 74* 43.2'W 74* 38.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -13.1 -9.2 -2.8 -2.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1006.0 1002.5 999.4 998.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 90 91 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 0-5 5-10 5-10 15 WIND DIRECTION: NNW NE NE WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 1-2 1-2 1-2 CLOUDS (%): 50% 60% 80% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 120,600 REMARKS: The LMG is completing our final day at Process Station #1 before moving on. Normal operations include scuba diving and ice coring. We have been shooting an XBT in the morning and another in the evening in lieu of a regular CTD cast. Ice conditions and our concern about breaking up our working floe have prevented us from keeping a CTD hole open. Although this has been a productive site, very few krill have been found either in the water, under the ice, or in stomach samples collected from predators. This is curious, given the relative abundance of seals we've been seeing. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 11:06 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 16 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 03.2'S 68* 02.5'S 68* 01.7'S 68* 01.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 74* 57.7'W 74* 54.1'W 74* 52.5'W 74* 50.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.6 -9.3 -7.3 -9.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.8 1003.3 1005.5 1006.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 90 89 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-10 8 0-5 calm WIND DIRECTION: WSW W W variable SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5 5 1-2 0.2-0.5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 90% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 121,500 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #1. Our drift speed has decreased to near zero and the weather has held steady, allowing all groups to access the ice and collect data except for the penguin team. No birds besides a few snow petrels have been sighted recently. However, the seal team deployed their 11th and final satellite tag this morning. The krill team continues to conduct scuba dives, and the ice team is getting lots of cores to sample. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 11:15 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 15 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 09.1'S 68* 07.0'S 68* 05.6'S 68* 05.4'S LONGITUDE (W): 75* 10.5'W 75* 04.2'W 75* 03.9'W 75* 00.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -17.1 -17.9 -11.2 -8.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 992.2 994.6 995.5 995.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77 76 75 92 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 7 0-5 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW NW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 5-7 6-8 0.1-0.5 CLOUDS (%): 80% 90% 90% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 122,500 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #1. Our drift has slowed from as much as 1.1 knot yesterday afternoon to 0 today as the winds dropped and the barometer stabilized. All teams except those looking for penguins are able to collect samples and data today, and the seal team deployed the 10th of thier 11 total tags this afternoon. This has been a very productive location. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 11:26 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 14 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 25.7'S 68* 21.6'S 68* 17.7'S 68* 12.3'S LONGITUDE (W): 75* 37.9'W 75* 29.1'W 75* 20.5'W 75* 11.1'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.8 -9.6 -15.9 -16.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.7 985.8 985.0 986.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 78 73 73 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 20-25 25-35 30-35 WIND DIRECTION: W WSW WSW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 2-4 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 90% 40% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 123,500 REMARKS: Thge LMG continues to occupy Process Station #1. Yesterday ended successfully with all groups completing activities and collecting data. Our first ice buoy was also deployed. Today all activities have been aboard the ship as the temperature has dropped and the wind speed increased. We are now drifting with the pack ice to the NNE at about 1.0 knot but there has been relatively little breakup of the ice. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 11:23 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 13 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 33.9'S 68* 31.9'S 68* 30.2'S 68* 28.1'S LONGITUDE (W): 75* 58.6'W 75* 55.9'W 75* 52.5'W 75* 46.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -4.5 -5.2 -2.7 -3.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 994.9 997.0 995.8 993.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84 83 89 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 18 15 20 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW WSW W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 3-5 3-5 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 40 40 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 124,400 REMARKS: The LMG continues to occupy Process Station #1. Daily operations include scuba diving, ice coring, seal work, and twice daily CTD casts to 300 meters. This afternoon the CRREL personnel are deploying one of their three ice drifter buoys which will remain in place after we leave and relay information on ice drift, meteorological conditins, and temperature profiles through the ice. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:02 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 12 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68* 39.2'S 68* 39.0'S 68* 38.8'S 68* 36.9'S LONGITUDE (W): 76* 10.4'W 76* 09.1'W 76* 05.7'W 76* 01.2'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -17.2 -10.8 -4.2 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.2 992.2 988.0 989.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77 91 92 90 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 8 13 20 WIND DIRECTION: WSW NNW WNW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 5-8 6-8 2-5 CLOUDS (%): clear clear clear 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 40 40 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 125,600 REMARKS: The LMG has firmly established Process Site #1, informally dubbed "Sparky" in honor of our MT whose birthday was yesterday. This morning two minke whales were observed spyhopping and several seals have briefly hauled out in our vicinity. The first scuba dive of the day was cut short by a visit from a leopard seal; no injuries were sustained. The ice team has been quite successful in completing an intial snow/ice transect and they are planning to extend their lines. We conducted a CTD only (without rosette bottles) cast both last evening and this morning. We plan to complete two casts per day, 12 hours apart. Only the penguin team has been without luck, but they are assisting other groups with their activities. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 4:35 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 11 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67* 59.4'S 68* 13.8'S 68* 40.8'S 68* 40.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 74* 38.0'W 75* 52.0'W 76* 21.3'W 76* 11.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -12.5 -13.0 -18.0 -16.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 981.4 983.3 985.4 989.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 67 69 81 71 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 8 8 8 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 33.9 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 3-5 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 10% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 5 5 5 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 40 N/A N/A ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: N/A VP 800/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 128,100 REMARKS: The LMG continued to follow the NBP to the vicinity of GLOBEC Survey station #76. It was determined that the ice types here were acceptable to establish a Process site, and further progress to the east was deemed impractical due to thicker and more heavily rafted ice slowing our forward progress. In the afternoon we established our "campsite" and completed another trade of items with the NBP. While the LMG groups were establishing thier study areas, the NBP stood off from us and conducted a CTD cast and accomplished other tasks. We anticipate remaining in this location for the next week while conducting ice and snow surveys and underice dive operations. Predator sampling will occur opportunistically as animals appear within easy reach. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 11:42 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 10 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67* 19.8'S 67* 37.9'S 67* 57.9'S 68* 07.3'S LONGITUDE (W): 70* 57.0'W 72* 02.9'W 73* 00.5'W 73* 25.0'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -7.3 -10.7 -7.2 -4.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.8 982.8 980.2 977.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 80 92 93 89 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 <5 7 8 WIND DIRECTION: E SE N W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.7 33.8 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 3-5 3-5 1-5 CLOUDS (%): clear 80% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 5 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 1 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30-40 40 40 40 ICE PRESSURE: light none none light ENGINES/PITCH: N/A N/A N/A N/A (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 132,100 REMARKS: The LMG continues to follow the NBP towards the southern end of the SO-GLOBEC grid. Ice conditions vary from heavily rafted rubble fields to relatively uniform floes with diameter 10-20 meters. The barometer is dropping but the weather has been rather comfortable. Several penguins and one seal were tagged yesterday, the ice team collected some cores, and the divers were able to complete one dive. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 11:58 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 9 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 33.3'S 66* 00.2'S 67* 05.4'S 67* 11.2'S LONGITUDE (W): 68* 20.2'W 69* 19.4'W 70* 20.8'W 70* 34.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.7 -4.2 -5.1 -5.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1001.7 997.1 992.9 988.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93 95 89 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 17 20-25 19 11 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.8 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 3-5 3-5 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 80% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 5 4 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-30 40 30 40 ICE PRESSURE: light none none none ENGINES/PITCH: N/A VP 800/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 134,800 REMARKS: The LMG made good progress toward the southwest and Process Station #1 throughout the night following the NBP parallel to the west coast of Adelaide Island. At approximately 09:00 this morning a group of ~50 Adelie penguins were sighted. A number were captured and sampled. We currently have a seal team working on a crabeater, and the dive team is in the water. It has been a successful day for all science groups aboard. We plan to continue to the southwest overnight. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 11:09 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 8 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 29.0'S 66* 30.8'S 66* 29.9'S 66* 31.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 67* 00.0'W 67* 34.2'W 67* 42.6'W 67* 46.1'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.4 -6.0 -4.5 -3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1010.5 1006.7 1005.7 1005.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92 92 93 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 14 20-25 24 15-30 WIND DIRECTION: ENE ENE NE ENE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 3-5 4-6 1-5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 2 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): 3 3 4 4 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-30 40 30-40 40-50 ICE PRESSURE: none moderate moderate moderate ENGINES/PITCH: 800/70% VP 900/VP VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 138,084 REMARKS: The LMG closed out a very successful day yesterday with a leopard seal being tagged and a second scuba dive completed. We met up with the NBP around midnight last night and have made slow progress out of Matha Strait. Daylight hours so far today have been used in backing and ramming by both ships. The winds have picked up a bit due to an approaching storm. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 11:49 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 7 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 7 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 28.3'S 66* 31.0'S 66* 24.7'S 66* 24.3'S LONGITUDE (W): 66* 58.5'W 67* 04.6'W 66* 51.5'W 66* 51.6'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.2 -6.0 -7.3 -7.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1015.3 1014.3 1012.7 1010.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89 86 89 94 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 calm calm 12 WIND DIRECTION: NE 0 0 NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.9 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 2-5 6-8 5-8 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 95% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 9 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 4 4 4 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-30 30 20-30 30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/70% OS 800/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 140,684 REMARKS: The LMG made a rendezvous with the NBP last night to allow each ship to exchange needed items. Ice conditions prevented zodiac operations so a bow-to-stern exchange using cargo nets was performed. The LMG hove to overnight, and has had a very successful day so far. Several penguins were captured and tagged, two seals were anesthetized and tagged, and the scuba divers were able to get into the water. The seal team is currently working on two more seals prior to our scheduled meeting with the NBP to steam towards the southern end of the GLOBEC grid. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 12:23 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 6 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66* 20.2'S 66* 28.2'S 66* 31.9'S 66* 28.1'S LONGITUDE (W): 66* 41.4'W 66* 58.3'W 67* 05.8'W 66* 58.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.1 -4.3 -5.1 -6.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1018.6 1017.7 1017.0 1016.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94 95 92 88 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 5 0-5 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE SW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 34.0 33.9 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 1-3 1-3 3-5 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 6 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 1 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 2 2 MED ICE (60-120): 2 3 7 5 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 1 0 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 20 30 30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/VP OS 900/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 143,484 REMARKS: The LMG made some southerly progress towards Matha Strait throughout the night, punctuated by the capture and tagging of several penguins. We have met up with the NBP and are working within visual range of each other (at least when the fog lifts). The seal team had some success in the morning; they worked and tagged one more crabeater. After lunch several more penguins were captured and sampled. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 11:51 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Costa, Dan; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 5 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65* 23.4'S N/A 66* 13.8'S 66* 17.8'S LONGITUDE (W): 66* 00.3'W N/A 66* 30.6'W 66* 36.8'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -9.4 -8.0 -7.4 -7.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1016.8 1019.0 1019.7 1019.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89 83 91 93 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 5 6 10 WIND DIRECTION: SW N NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.9 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.2 -1.5 -1.5 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.5-1 N/A 3-5 1-2 CLOUDS (%): fog N/A 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 5 5 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 2 1 1 MED ICE (60-120): 6 4 2 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 1 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-30 20-30 20-30 30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/72% VP 800/VP OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 146,184 REMARKS: The LMG made good progress to the south, inshore of Lavoisier Island last night. Before breakfast 4 workable Adelie penguins were sighted and two were eventually captured and tagged. Less than half an hour after penguin operations were complete, two crabeater seals were located and sampled. Less than half an hour after that operation was complete, another workable seal was sighted. This has slowed our southerly progress significantly, but has gotten the predator groups off to a good start. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 12:46 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 4 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 4 August 2002 METRICS: GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): Palmer Palmer Palmer 65* 04.3' S LONGITUDE (W): Station Station Station 65* 00.8' W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 WIND DIRECTION: SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% SEA STATE: 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1 NEW & GREY ICE: brash GREY-WHITE: 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 ICE PRESSURE: none ENGINES/PITCH: 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 148,284 REMARKS: The LMG remained at Palmer Station for the day. RPSC crew both at Palmer Station and on the LMG did an excellent, efficient, and safe offload of cargo and all are to be thanked. The Station Store was open in the evening, followed by cross-town pizza in the bar and a good time was had by all. The LMG departed at approximately 10:25 local time (14:25 GMT) heading towards Crystal Sound. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 12:40 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 3 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 3 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 64* 09.1' S 64* 43.0' S 64* 46.4'S Palmer LONGITUDE (W): 61* 50.8' W 63* 02.6'W 64* 03.3'W Station WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.5 -3.7 -2.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.8 983.8 984.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90 86 74 WIND SPEED (KN): light 10 16 WIND DIRECTION: variable SW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 1 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 SW 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.3 34.2 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.1 -0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 1-3 5-7 CLOUDS (%): clear 20% 100% SEA STATE: 0 1 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): <1 <1 0 NEW & GREY ICE: brash bergy bits 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/80% 90% N/A (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 150,084 REMARKS: The LMG transited through the Gerlache Strait and arrived at Palmer Station at approximately 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on 3 August 2002. We will remain tied to the pier for one night and depart in the morning. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 12:50 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep addendum, 4 August 2002 The daily metric code for the ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD for 4 August 2002 is "IS". The majority of the GMT day was spent on cargo operations at Palmer Station. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 11:34 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org; clogstoc@spawar.navy.mil; Costa, Dan Subject: LMG sitrep 2 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 2 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 61* 21.9'S 62* 07.6'S 62* 41.4'S 63* 24.1'S LONGITUDE (W): 62* 51.4'W 62* 34.1'W 62* 12.6'W 61* 33.3'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.2 -1.5 +0.1 -0.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.9 981.1 977.7 978.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96 97 95 96 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-20 11 5 10 WIND DIRECTION: N NNW NNW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-8 2-6 1-3 1 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW NNW NNW NNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 34.0 34.0 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 snow 0.5-1 snow 0.5-1 0.5-1 snow CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE 4 4 2-3 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 8 8 <1 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 growlers GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 2 MED ICE (60-120): 3 3 4 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10-20 10-20 20-30 ICE PRESSURE: none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 800/50% VP 800/50% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 152,984 REMARKS: The LMG passed between Smith and Snow Islands at the end of the "central" route across the Drake Passage. This crossing took a few hours longer than normal due to unusual amounts of ice as far north at 60* S. We finished the XBT transect for Janet Sprintall this morning and are preparing for our stop at Palmer Station. We plan on arriving tomorrow morning around 08:00, conducting cargo operations, and spending the night before heading toward Crystal Sound on Sunday morning. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 9:19 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: LMG in-port metrics Hi Tim, I hope things are better than you remember in Denver. Sometimes a temporary change in surroundings can change your attitude. Plus I'm not there to distract you all the time! Anyways, I don't see the point in sending out a port call summary like some MPCs. But we still need to account for the metrics. Thus, let's consider this email as a report that all days the LMG was in port (23-29 July 2002) are considered as IS. We didn't depart PA until ~18:00 on 29 July, so that day should also be considered IS. Days subsequent to that are covered in daily sitreps. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:14 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 1 August 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31 July - 1 August 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 58* 31.8'S 59* 34.6'S 60* 16.8'S 60* 45.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 63* 51.1'W 63* 29.5'W 63* 15.6'W 63* 05.2'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): +1.6 +0.9 +1.8 -2.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1005.6 996.5 990.5 993.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 93 93 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 21 22 24 10 WIND DIRECTION: NNW NNW NW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-8 6-10 6-10 6-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW WNW NW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 33.8 33.9 33.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A -1.5 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 0.5-1 1-3 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 100 SEA STATE: 4 4-5 5 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 8 5 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 3 1 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 3 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 2 3 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 <5 cm ICE PRESSURE: none none none none ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100% 100% 800/40% st/by (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 155,884 REMARKS: The LMG is currently standing by to adjust ballast but we expect to be underway again shortly. We hit ice just north of 60* S in the Drake Passage but no penguins or seals have been sighted. We still anticipate an arrival at Palmer Station on the morning of 3 August. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 11:21 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 29-30 July 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29-30 July 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 52* 21.1'S 52* 55.6'S 53* 39.5'S LONGITUDE (W): 69* 16.5'W 67* 43.6'W 66*29.9'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.5 2.1 2.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1008.8 1012.2 1012.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 88.0 75.0 72.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 12 15 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW SE WNW SALINITY(PSU): 30.8 30.8 N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.3 5.3 N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 12+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 10% clear 95% SEA STATE: 3-4 4 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 900/100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 165,684 REMARKS: The LMG departed Punta Arenas, Chile just after 18:00 local (22:00 GMT)on 29 July 2002 to beging GLOBEC IV, LMG 02-05. Smooth sailing so far. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 11:30 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 30-31 July 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 30-31July 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 54*27.5'S 55* 23.2'S 56* 25.1'S 57* 28.6'W LONGITUDE (W): 65* 08.2'W 64* 50.8'W 64* 31.9'W 64* 11.4'W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.8 4.2 5.6 3.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1012.1 1013.2 1013.5 1010.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82.0 94.0 91.0 91.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 10-15 11 16 WIND DIRECTION: WNW WNW W N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 4-6 4-8 4-8 SWELL DIRECTION: W WNW WSW W SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 34.1 34.1 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A N/A N/A N/A VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 8+ 4-6 3-4 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 4 4 4-5 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: bergs GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 900/100% 100% 900/100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 160,884 REMARKS: The LMG continues to make its way across the Drake Passage. Our first iceberg was sighted near 57* 20'S and the seas are relatively calm. We expect to see pack ice within the next 24 hours or so. Karl Newyear Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.usap.gov From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 1:18 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; Marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Sitrep July 23, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 23, 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 24.15S LONGITUDE (W): 068 53.7W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 WIND DIRECTION: WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW SALINITY(PSU): 32.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/35% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Arrived Punta Arenas 0835 Local Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 1:18 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; Marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Sitrep July 23, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 23, 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 24.15S LONGITUDE (W): 068 53.7W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 WIND DIRECTION: WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW SALINITY(PSU): 32.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/35% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Arrived Punta Arenas 0835 Local Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 5:19 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep July 23, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 1:17:36 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; Marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Sitrep July 23, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 23, 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 24.15S LONGITUDE (W): 068 53.7W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 95 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 WIND DIRECTION: WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW SALINITY(PSU): 32.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 80% SEA STATE: 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/35% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Arrived Punta Arenas 0835 Local Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 2:42 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG sitrep July 22, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 22, 2002 Day 203 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1600 LATITUDE (S): 54 45.6S 53 55.5S 53 07.0S 52 43.7S LONGITUDE (W): 064 57.9W 066 03.0W 067 24.5W 068 03.0W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.5 4.5 4.0 3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 995.5 994.9 992.8 993.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 93.0 95.6 96.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 14 11 7 WIND DIRECTION: SE SE SE SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 2-4 1-3 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: SE E SE SSE SALINITY(PSU): 32.9 32.9 33.1 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.2 4.6 4.4 4.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 6-8 8+ 0.5-1 CLOUDS (%): 30% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 2-3 3 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 800rpm/40% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Plan on picking up the pilot at 2359 local tonight and arriving in Punta Arenas at approx. 0800 local July 23, 2002 Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 2:40 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG sitrep July 21, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 21, 2002 Day 202 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58 56.8S 57 49.9S 56 55.0S 55 46.1S LONGITUDE (W): 062 25.8W 062 23.8W 063 44.6W 064 29.4W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.3 -1.9 -0.1 3.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.0 995.3 997.5 996.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 99.0 93.0 98.0 98.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 13 10 13 WIND DIRECTION: SW S ESE E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 6-8 4-6 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: SW confused ESE ENE SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.9 34.1 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.8 0.9 3.7 4.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 4-6 5 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 6% SEA STATE: 4-5 4-5 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 61,930 gallons at 2359 local REMARKS: Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 4:42 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Portcall summary July 10-18, 2002 Laurence M. Gould portcall summary July 10 18, 2002 Palmer Station portcall LMG02-04A Vessel metrics for all nine days of the portcall are TL The LMG arrived at Palmer Station the morning of Wednesday, July 10 and was all secured at 0930 local time. Offload began immediately and the passengers began their allotted tasks. Weather conditions made the working environment difficult for most of the tasks being tackled on station. High winds (consistent 25-30 knots) and temperatures as low as -22C with wind chill temperatures below -50C have significantly slowed and complicated the satcomm construction and hazardous waste operations. High demand and limited resources for heavy equipment caused bottlenecks on the construction project and even more so with the hazardous waste back fill. We experienced a lot of down time with the two skytracks (forklifts) and the front loader which comprise the three pieces of heavy machinery on station. Low temperatures and low quality fuel caused frequent and regular stoppages of the machines. The satcomm project successfully completed its goals for this time period despite complication with weather and materials. Upon beginning the assembly of the floor panels, it was noted that the panels are designed for application over a concrete sub-floor and will not be sufficiently supported by the steel frame. This problems was circumvented by framing in wood joists to provide additional support to the floor panels. Numerous difficulties afflicted the hazardous waste project. In order to maximize the effort being applied to this project, the waste team split into two groups, each of which was in charge of a team of volunteers comprised of station personnel and marine staff from the vessel. As the steps taken in packing the waste containers were not able to be performed in parallel, we utilized two waste teams working different shifts to be increase the number of hours a day spent on the project. Down time due to broken heavy equipment was used by the waste team to get ahead on labeling and completing documentation. Fueling went smoothly with no leaks and 60,000 gallons of fuel was successfully transferred. Cold temperatures made hooking up the fueling hose difficult due to the need to heat the gaskets in order to make them pliable enough for use. Palmer Station found some shortcomings in their fueling SOP and will be amending it for future use. The other minor project occurring on station at this time were all successfully completed. The decision was made to leave Thursday night (18th) as bad weather was moving in and there was concern about the ship being pinned to the pier. The captain anticipates needing five days for the northbound crossing due to storm activity and approximately 140 miles of ice coverage in our transit. The LMG left Palmer Station at 2100 Local July 18, 2002 (0100 July 19, 2002 GMT). Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 9:33 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn Subject: LMG Sitrep July 20, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 20, 2002 day 201 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 62 03.4S 61 21.8S 60 39.6S 59 52.0S LONGITUDE (W): 061 23.2W 061 25.7W 061 28.0W 061 45.2W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.2 -0.3 0.0 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.6 982.0 974.3 981.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 101 101.0 99.0 101.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10-15 8 5 9 WIND DIRECTION: ENE S S W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 2-3 4-6 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE N NNW NNW SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 33.9 33.7 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 1-3 1-3 2-4 CLOUDS (%): 100%, Snow 100% 100%, snow 100% SEA STATE: 0 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 6/10 9/10 7/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 2/10 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 8/10 4/10 7/10 5/10 MED ICE (60-120): 1/10 0 1/10 1/10 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1/10 0 1/10 1/10 SNOW DEPTH (CM): <5cm 0 5-10 10 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/60% 800rpm/75% Variable 900rpm/60% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 71,600 gallons at 2359 Local REMARKS: Crossed 60s at 1306 Local (1706 GMT) while northbound Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 9:31 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn Subject: LMG Sitrep July 19, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 19, 2002 Day 200 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 31.9S 64 45.7S 62 55.1S LONGITUDE (W): 062 29.6W 061 29.2W 061 47.2W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.8 -7.9 -4.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.1 988.6 990.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 101 98.0 99.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 30-35 40-45 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: NE NE ENE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 4-6 8-12 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 34.3 34.31 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.5 -1.27 VISIBILITY (NM): 0.25 0.3 2-4 CLOUDS (%): 100%, Snow 100%, snow 100 SEA STATE: 5-6 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 2/10 0 <1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 Scattered 0 Berg bits GREY-WHITE: 0 Berg bits 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 Brash 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 76,850 at 2359 Local REMARKS: Departed Palmer Station 0100 July 19, 2002 (GMT time and date) Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 5:16 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG sitrep July 10, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:07:10 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG sitrep July 10, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 10, 2002 Day 191 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64 21.8S 64 43.4S LONGITUDE (W): 061 58.2W 063 03.5 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.0 -4.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.2 1000.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77.0 70.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 20 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.2 34.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 100% Clear SEA STATE: 0 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8/10 <1/10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 2/10 Brash 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 3/10 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3/10 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 800rpm,45% 800rpm,60% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 144,650 at 23:59 local REMARKS: Arrived Palmer Station 0930 local Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 4:34 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep July 9, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 9:51:22 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@usap.gov; Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn Subject: LMG Sitrep July 9, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 9, 2002 day 190 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61 35.5S 62 11.0S 62 56.0S 63 50.1 LONGITUDE (W): 062 09.5W 061 55.2W 061 46.7W 061 28.8 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -15.0 -11.2 -5.8 -3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 979.8 990.1 1006.7 1005.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79.0 90.0 80.0 64.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 55-65 35-45 19-25 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: W SW SW Variable SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 6-8 4-6 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: n/a SW SW NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 34.2 34.3 34.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.0 -0.7 -1.44 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 0.5 0.5 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100%, snow 100% 90% SEA STATE: calm 6 4 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 <1/10 <1/10 2/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 1/10 Isolated 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 1/10 Growlers Growlers Growlers THIN ICE (30-60): 5/10 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 2/10 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1/10 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 15 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: variable 800rpm,90% 800rpm,100% 800rpm,50% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 150,650 at 23:59 local REMARKS: Pal arrival scheduled for 0800 local July 10,2002. Computer server problems resolved. Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 8:07 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep July 8, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 5:56:53 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Hickey, Al; Scarboro, Dawn; marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Sitrep July 8, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 8, 200 2Day 189 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 58 23.5S 59 25.1S 60 22.8S 61 01.1S LONGITUDE (W): 063 53.64W 063 33.4W 063 12.6W 062 43.5W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.4 -3.3 -4.8 -1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.6 1001.4 995.9 983.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 67.0 95 99.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 20 10 17 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW WNW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-10 6-8 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SW WNW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.8 33.7 33.8 33.80 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.2 -1.7 -1.6 -1.69 VISIBILITY (NM): 5+ 6-8 1, snow 2-3 CLOUDS (%): 100% Clear 100% 100% SEA STATE: 5-6 5 1 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 10/10 8/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 Pancake Pancake GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm,100% 900rpm,100% 900rpm,50% 900rpm,70% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 154,700 at 23:59 local REMARKS: Crossed 60S at 0527 local time southbound. Entered 9/10 pancake pack sea at 0725 local. Palmer Station ETA 0800 July 10. Continued network problems with the POP mail server and the PC print server. Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 6:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG Sitrep July 7, 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 7, 2002 Day 188 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 55 19.65S 55 59.2S 56 34.4S 57 30.3S LONGITUDE (W): 064 56.40W 064 54.6 064 49.1W 064 22.3W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.4 1.3 0.1 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 998.3 1002.7 1005.3 1007.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79.0 70.0 76 80.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 45-50 35-40 35-40 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: SW SSW SSW SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 34.1 12-16 12-14 8-12 SWELL DIRECTION: 4.3 SSW SSW SSW SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 4.3 4.29 4.50 4.50 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark 4-6 6-8 6-8 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100%, snow 100% 100% SEA STATE: 7-8 7 7 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm,80% 900rpm,80% 900rpm,80% 900rmp,100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 159,600 gallons at 23:59 REMARKS: Continued problems contacting PAL via email. Problems appear to be due to "Harvard" server not recognizing the LMG domain. Problems have arisen with email POP connection on the local area network. The network is currently not allowing printers from PCs but is working from Macs. Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 11:21 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG Sitrep July 6, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 6:47:29 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: marinewriter@usap.gov; LMG, MPC Subject: LMG Sitrep July 6, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 6, 2002 GMT Day 187 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 33.7S 53 23.1S 54 07.9S 54 47.8S LONGITUDE (W): 068 18.8W 066 57.4W 065 41.8W 064 57.6 WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 3.2 4.5 2.8 1.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1005.3 997.2 996.3 994.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82 80 77 71.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 37 37-43 30.35 40-57 WIND DIRECTION: W WNW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 4-8 4-6 8-12 SWELL DIRECTION: W WNW SW SSW SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 33.0 32.9 32.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.7 5.1 4.9 5.83 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark 8+ 8+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): Dark Clear 40% 75% SEA STATE: 0-1 5 4-5 8 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% 900rpm/100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Entire run for July 6, 2002 was 194.9 nm. Average speed is lower than normal this crossing due to conditions. Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: Technical Writer, Marine Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 5:15 PM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: LMG sitrep July 5, 2002 ---------- From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator[SMTP:MPC@LMG.USAP.GOV] Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 7:40:07 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Marinewriter@usap.gov Subject: LMG sitrep July 5, 2002 Auto forwarded by a Rule ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: July 5,2002 GMT day 186 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52 39.6S LONGITUDE (W): 069 59.0W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1009.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 72.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 13.17 WIND DIRECTION: W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: W SALINITY(PSU): 31.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 3.80 VISIBILITY (NM): 12 CLOUDS (%): 40% SEA STATE: 3-4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 900rpm,100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) REMARKS: Departed Punta Arenas 13:35 GMT Stian Alesandrini LMG02-04A Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 1:38 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; marinewriter@usap.gov Cc: Scarboro, Dawn; Sliester, Randy Subject: LMG Port call summary The Laurence M. Gould arrived in Punta Arenas, Chile on June 30, 2002 and departed on July 5, 2002. June 30 through July 4, 2002 were transit/logistics(TL) days. Cargo on the LMG remaining from the shipyard was off loaded and cargo for Palmer Station was sorted, packed and loaded. A total of eight containers and numerous large pieces of break bulk were taken aboard for Palmer Station resupply and in support of construction projects. Seven of the containers are ISO certified for hazardous waste back fill. Two laboratory incubators were removed from labs for repair and were installed in the warehouse for repair by technicians. Local resupply items were purchased for the marine technicians. A new small couch was purchased and installed in the MPC office. Work continued on the pCO2 system and the system was ready for use by departure. Work on installation of electrical outlets and antenna cabling was continued in various locations aboard the ship. Turnover occurred between MPCs. Randy Sliester left the vessel and was replaced by Stian Alesandrini. Regards, Stian Stian Alesandrini Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.usap.gov] Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 3:35 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG daily sitrep 27 June. ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27-June-2002 METRICS: SM/TL GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 41*50.4S 42*46.4S 43*56.8S 45*04.1S LONGITUDE (W): 073*24.5W 073*14.5W 073*22.6W 073*37.5W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 9.4 7.9 8.4 6.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1006.6 1004.4 1004.4 1003.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92.0 87.0 73.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 6-8 9-10 7 10-15 WIND DIRECTION: NNW WNE NW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): CALM 1-2 2-4 1 SWELL DIRECTION: E NW N SALINITY(PSU): SEA SURF TEMP(C): VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 6-8 5-7 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 90 SEA STATE: 2 2 3 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 2@100 2@100 2@100 2@100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 96,957 REMARKS: Departed Talcehauno shipyard on 25 June. Continuing to finish projects and clean up after the ship yard mess. ETA Punta Arenas 30 June. Regards Randy Randy Sliester Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 12:34 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 27 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 May 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 50'48.3" 49'51.1" 49'01.7" 47"56.3 LONGITUDE (W): 74'23.3" 74'22.8" 74'26.1" 74'41.0" WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.4 3.9 4.6 6.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.8 1000.5 1001.7 1004.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85.0 81.0 80.0 71.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 4.5 CALM CALM WIND DIRECTION: NNW NE VARIABLE VARIABLE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 0-1 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW NE 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.2 0 32.2 0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.9 0 6.9 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8-10 8+ 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 50 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 82,700 GAL. REMARKS: Proceeding north toward Talcahuano in relatively calm weather. Crossing Gulf of Tres Monte in evening hours. Regards, Cindy Cindy Fraze Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 12:34 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 27 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 May 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 50'48.3" 49'51.1" 49'01.7" 47"56.3 LONGITUDE (W): 74'23.3" 74'22.8" 74'26.1" 74'41.0" WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.4 3.9 4.6 6.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.8 1000.5 1001.7 1004.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85.0 81.0 80.0 71.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 4.5 CALM CALM WIND DIRECTION: NNW NE VARIABLE VARIABLE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 0-1 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW NE 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.2 0 32.2 0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.9 0 6.9 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8-10 8+ 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 50 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 82,700 GAL. REMARKS: Proceeding north toward Talcahuano in relatively calm weather. Crossing Gulf of Tres Monte in evening hours. Regards, Cindy Cindy Fraze Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 12:25 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 26 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 May 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 53'54.6"s 53'21.8"s 52'37.1"s 51'43.2"s LONGITUDE (W): 71'26.0"w 072'59.6"w 73'40.6"w 073'55.4"w WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.3 4.5 4.8 6.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.0 1000.8 999.2 997.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 74.0 75.0 80.0 74.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 14-15 8 1-3 WIND DIRECTION: ENE SE SSE SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE SE SSE 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.2 0 32.2 0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.9 0 6.9 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8-10 8 8-10 = CLOUDS (%): 70 100 90 100 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100 900rpm/100% 100 100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 87,300 gal. REMARKS: Traveling northbound to Talcahuano for Dry Dock Regards, Cindy Cindy Fraze Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 12:25 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 26 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 May 2002 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 53'54.6"s 53'21.8"s 52'37.1"s 51'43.2"s LONGITUDE (W): 71'26.0"w 072'59.6"w 73'40.6"w 073'55.4"w WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 6.3 4.5 4.8 6.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.0 1000.8 999.2 997.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 74.0 75.0 80.0 74.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 14-15 8 1-3 WIND DIRECTION: ENE SE SSE SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE SE SSE 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.2 0 32.2 0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.9 0 6.9 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8-10 8 8-10 = CLOUDS (%): 70 100 90 100 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100 900rpm/100% 100 100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 87,300 gal. REMARKS: Traveling northbound to Talcahuano for Dry Dock Regards, Cindy Cindy Fraze Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 2:36 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 20 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52'33.5" S 52'29.6" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'30.0" W 69'34.0" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 5.6 7.7 IN AIR PRESSURE(MB): 997.1 996.5 PUNTA REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 83.0 ARENAS WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 15 WIND DIRECTION: W WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 32.2 32.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 6.9 6.9 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 20 30 SEA STATE: 4-5 2 ENGINES/PITCH: 2/70 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 54,150 REMARKS: Embarked pilot at 0000, Arrived Punta Arenas at 0800. LMG will be in Punta Arenas until May 25th departure for dry dock in Talcahuano. Regards, Steve ****************************************************************************** Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 1:22 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 19 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 55'32.9" S 54'32.1" S 53'50.9" S 53'06.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 64'47.8" W 64'06.7" W 66'10.7" W 67'25.8" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.9 6.4 5.2 5.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 998.5 997.1 994.0 992.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 78.9 80.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 18 25-30 33-37 WIND DIRECTION: WSW NNW WNW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-8 2-4 3-6 4-8 SWELL DIRECTION: W WNW WNW WNW SALINITY(PSU): 33.4 32.3 32.4 32.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 4.9 7.0 7.0 7.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 5 5-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 20 90 100 80 SEA STATE: 4-5 4-5 4-5 5 ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 2/100 2/100 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 58,550 REMARKS: Heading into Punta Arenas, ETA 0800 tomorrow(5/20). Regards, Steve ****************************************************************************** Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 1:54 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 18 may 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 18 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 59'38.9" S 58'40.2" S 57'41.7" S 56'37.9" S LONGITUDE (W): 63'28.2" W 63'47.8" W 64'07.2" W 64'28.2" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.6 2.6 4.0 4.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.2 991.0 992.6 985.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 100.0 95.0 90.0 89.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 25-40 20-25 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: WNW WNW WSW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 10-12 12-14 10-14 10-12 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW WNW W WSW SALINITY(PSU): 32.9 33.1 33.3 33.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.4 3.3 4.6 4.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 3 1 2-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100 95 SEA STATE: 6-7 7 7 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 2/100 2/100 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 62,950 REMARKS: TCO2 sampling continues. All three NOAA drifters deployed. ETA Punta Arenas 5/20 at 1200 LT. Regards, Steve ***************************************************************************** Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 11:13 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 16 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): AT AT AT 64'33.6" S LONGITUDE (W): PALMER PALMER PALMER 62'35.9" W STATION STATION STATION WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 992.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SALINITY(PSU): 32.5 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 90 SEA STATE: 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 70,500 REMARKS: Departed Palmer Station at 0930 today. We will enter the Drake Passage and start dropping XBTs and XCTDs around midnight tonight. Regards, Steve *************************************************************************************** Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:30 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 15 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 May 2002 METRICS: IS We are doing cargo today, tonight Palmer Station is hosting a barbeque for the RPSC/GLOBEC crew. The PIs on board will give a GLOBEC science overview in the station lounge before dinner. EDT from Palmer is 0900 tomorrow (5/16). Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:25 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 14 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64'48.8" S 64'49.1" S 64'49.3" S 64'51.9" S LONGITUDE (W): 63'34.5" W 63'36.0" W 63'31.5" W 63'40.4" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -8.5 -7.8 -6.3 -4.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1001.1 1007.0 1009.8 1011.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 69.0 60.0 53.0 61.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 17 7-10 5 7 WIND DIRECTION: NE N VAR NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 2 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE W SALINITY(PSU): 34.1 34.0 34.0 34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 5+ 8+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR 30 SEA STATE: 3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/30 2/OS 2/80 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 72,700 REMARKS: After a few hours of shore visits in the Port Lockroy vicinity, we are en route for Palmer Station, ETA 1600 today. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 2:01 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 12 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'07.2" S 66'34.4" S 66'36.7" S 66'37.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'09.1" W 68'15.1" W 67'26.6" W 67'28.0" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.5 -4.2 -6.4 -6.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.1 1000.0 1001.4 1003.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 80.0 69.0 74.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 17 6 8 10 WIND DIRECTION: SSW SW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.3 33.3 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.6 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 5+ 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR 90 100 SEA STATE: 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 6 8 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 7 3 2 1 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 3 MED ICE (60-120): 1 3 THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 2 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 5 5 20 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/60 2/50 2/40 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 78,200 REMARKS: Arrived Crystal Sound area at 0600 today. At first light we deployed a Zodiac in calm conditions and the BG-232-O seal team worked up two more Crabeaters, bringing their total for the cruise to 14. Complicating factor du jour was 10/10 ice, large floes and bergs. We had to use the ship to make some areas of water to get the boats in and back aboard, and it was pretty rough getting around in the brash, backing and ramming with the MK Vs. The work took about six and a half hours to complete and all were cold when we got back aboard! Transit tonight North to the French Passage area, to try for more whale biopsies. When we finish whale ops, we will drop off the last box of engine parts to Vernadsky Station. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 1:53 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 11 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'12.7" S 68'12.0" S 68'13.0" S 67'41.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'25.5" W 68'02.3" W 69'29.1" W 69'19.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -7.1 -8.6 -8.2 -7.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.8 997.1 999.1 999.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 68.0 89.0 81.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 5 10 10 WIND DIRECTION: VAR VAR S S SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: VAR SALINITY(PSU): 32.6 32.4 32.4 33.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 9 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 3 3 3 3 GREY-WHITE: 3 3 3 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 2 MED ICE (60-120): 1 THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 5 5 5 10 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/50 2/50 2/50 2/VAR (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 81,000 REMARKS: We departed Marguerite bay this morning, heading North up the West side of Adelaide Island. The sea ice in Marguerite seems to be setting for the winter, and we saw ice to all horizons as we left. We splashed a Zodiac to go after a large pod of killer whales (15-20) this afternoon, but our hopes for tissue samples were dashed when the orcas cleverly ducked into an area of 10/10 ice. Whale observations continue throughout the day as we move up toward Crystal Sound. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 2:08 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 13 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'15.8" S 65'28.6" S 65'07.7" S 65'13.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 66'35.0" W 66'16.1" W 64'31.5" W 64'14.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -5.4 -4.7 -5.1 -6.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1003.7 1003.3 1000.1 999.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79.0 82.0 81.0 94.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 20 15 5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW SW VAR SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SSW SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.5 33.7 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.3 -1.1 -0.8 -0.8 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 3-5 4-6 1 CLOUDS (%): CLEAR 100 100 100/SNOW SEA STATE: 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 3 1 2 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): BRASH BRASH OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BITS BITS BITS BITS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/80 2/100 2/100 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 76,148 REMARKS: Arrived French Passage vicinity this morning at 0700, whale ops commencing shortly thereafter. We followed several pods around and successfully sampled four individuals, bringing the total for the trip to 20. This afternoon we dropped in at Vernadsky Station for brief visit to deliver some engine parts. The base commander and five others came out to the ship and got the grand tour. We just departed Vernadsky (about 1600) and are proceeding North to the LeMaire Channel. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 1:22 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 10 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'06.8" S 68'05.9" S 68'09.9" S 68'03.3" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'08.7" W 68'18.8" W 68'05.0" W 67'47.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -11.4 -11.0 -11.4 -7.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.0 988.0 989.5 990.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 62.0 66.0 73.0 76.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 12 5 5 WIND DIRECTION: S S S VAR SWELL HEIGHT (ft): SWELL DIRECTION: SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 32.1 33.4 32.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.7 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8+ 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 3 3 3 3 GREY-WHITE: 3 3 3 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 2 2 2 MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 2 2 2 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 5 5 5 5 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/15 2/50 2/50 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 83,200 REMARKS: Trawling through last night and this morning with both MOCNESS systems. we did a CTD cast at noon today followed by more Scuba ops via Zodiac. Currently trawling with the Tucker and establishing tonight's trawl line for the MOC 10. All in heavy ice conditions. We will be doing more marine mammal surveying tomorrow as we head North toward Crystal Sound. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 2:14 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 9 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 9 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'50.9" S 68'01.8" S 68'06.6" S 68'09.5" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'48.7" W 68'00.1" W 67'44.0" W 67'46.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -9.4 -12.0 -10.9 -10.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.1 987.2 987.1 986.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 62.0 50.0 49.0 47.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 22 15 5 5 WIND DIRECTION: ESE ESE ESE E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: E E SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.1 33.2 32.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.7 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 3-5 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 20 40 0 0 SEA STATE: 3-4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 10 9 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 3 1 1 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 1 3 3 THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 3 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 10 5-10 5 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/10 2/VP 2/50 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 85,024 REMARKS: Overnight ADCP survey, followed by a day of marine mammal surveying. No viable seals were found, and no whales or penguins sighted. Dive ops via Zodiac this afternoon in -12 C temps. Tucker and MOC 10 trawls tonight, and MOC 1 tows after midnight. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 12:41 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 8 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'51.9" S 67'52.1" S 67'49.4" S 67'48.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'10.8" W 69'09.0" W 68'52.5" W 68'49.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -3.0 -5.0 -5.2 -6.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.7 982.0 979.5 981.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 85.0 92.0 70.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 30-35 20 0-5 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: SW WSW WNW ESE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-8 6-8 2-4 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW WSW WNW E SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.2 33.3 33.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.0 -1.4 -1.3 -1.3 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 2-3 2-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 100/SNOW 60 SEA STATE: 5-6 5 5 4-5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/25 2/100 2/25 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 87,750 REMARKS:2 MOC 10 trawls last night, followed by an acoustics survey Southeast of Avian Island. arrived Avian Island at 0930, splashed Zodiacs at 1000, running BG-234-O penguin team ashore to deploy their last three transmitters. All aboard at 1330 and we are proceeding with acoustics, CTDs, and plummet net deployments this afternoon. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 12:17 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 7 may 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 7 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 69'11.5" S 67'53.8" S 68'06.0" S 67'59.7" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'22.1" W 70'13.6" W 69'39.4" W 70'04.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -7.2 -6.6 -5.0 -3.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 998.5 997.9 994.5 985.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 76.0 72.0 82.0 91.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 0-5 15 19 25-30 WIND DIRECTION: VAR WSW WNW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW WSW WNW W SALINITY(PSU): 33.4 33.5 33.4 33.5 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.3 -1.0 -1.1 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 8+ 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR 95 100 SEA STATE: 4 4 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/90 2/65 2/VP 2/OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 89,750 REMARKS: Continued open water trawling throughout last night and surveying with acoustics in the vicinity of GLOBEC survey station 42. We will move up the Avian Island vicinity tomorrow for more acoustics and net tows, and we will also run BG-234-O penguin team ashore at Avian to deploy the last three of their transmitter tags. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 1:21 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 6 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 6 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'40.7" S 68'40.3" S 68'42.4" S 68'29.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'30.8" W 70'37.0" W 70'57.5" W 70'09.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -11.3 -10.8 -10.9 -13.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.04 993.9 997.0 997.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90.0 80.0 87.0 87.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 14 15 5 15 WIND DIRECTION: SE E NE SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): SWELL DIRECTION: SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.0 33.2 32.8 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 5+ 10+ 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100 CLEAR CLEAR SEA STATE: SEA ICE 10 10 10 9 ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 1 1 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 1 1 4 GREY-WHITE: 3 3 3 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 1 1 1 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 30 30 30 10 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/70 2/VP 2/40 2/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 92,500 REMARKS: Arrived vicinity GLOBEC survey station 60 at 2200 5/5. We are conducting an extensive exploratory ADCP survey as there are no soundings in this area on the charts. We surveyed from the bridge to locate a seal for sampling this morning but there was no open water for Zodiac operation. Later, we looked for a suitable site for dive ops, but extreme temperatures (-13 ambient, -30 wind chill) canceled that notion. We will do a CTD cast shortly followed by a couple of Tucker trawls and a MOC 10. Regards, Steve ********************************************************************************* Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 2:50 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 5 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'33.3" S 68'35.9" S 68'29.9" S 68'30.2" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'54.3" W 69'38.7" W 69'36.6" W 69'51.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.9 -7.7 -6.1 -10.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 77.0 85.0 95.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 13 5 5 10 WIND DIRECTION: SSE VAR VAR SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NW N NW N SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.3 33.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.4 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 6+ 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 10/SNOW 100/SNOW SEA STATE: 3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 3 8 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 PANCAKE PANCAKE 4/PANCAKE GREY-WHITE: 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 1 MED ICE (60-120): 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 10 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/25 2/55 2/55 VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 95,050 REMARKS: ten meter MOCNESS tows throughout last night, followed by a 60 mile ADCP track. Seal team worked up their 12th animal this morning, and Torres' dive team worked this afternoon under the new pancake ice that is covering the area. Temperatures have dropped markedly in the last 48 hours and the new ice is forming very fast. We are currently under way to GLOBEC survey station 60 for continued acoustics/trawl/CTD/seal/dive/penguin ops. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 2:50 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 5 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'33.3" S 68'35.9" S 68'29.9" S 68'30.2" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'54.3" W 69'38.7" W 69'36.6" W 69'51.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.9 -7.7 -6.1 -10.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 77.0 85.0 95.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 13 5 5 10 WIND DIRECTION: SSE VAR VAR SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NW N NW N SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.3 33.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.4 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 6+ 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 10/SNOW 100/SNOW SEA STATE: 3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 3 8 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 PANCAKE PANCAKE 4/PANCAKE GREY-WHITE: 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 1 MED ICE (60-120): 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 10 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/25 2/55 2/55 VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 95,050 REMARKS: ten meter MOCNESS tows throughout last night, followed by a 60 mile ADCP track. Seal team worked up their 12th animal this morning, and Torres' dive team worked this afternoon under the new pancake ice that is covering the area. Temperatures have dropped markedly in the last 48 hours and the new ice is forming very fast. We are currently under way to GLOBEC survey station 60 for continued acoustics/trawl/CTD/seal/dive/penguin ops. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 2:11 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 4 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 4 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'45.1" S 68'41.2" S 68'35.7" S 68'36.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'49.3" W 69'57.6" W 69'41.2" W 69'52.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -6.4 -8.0 -7.7 -7.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 993.1 988.0 989.1 990.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84.0 95.0 85.0 90.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 19 15 9 5 WIND DIRECTION: WNW SSW NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-3 1-2 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NW N NW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.1 33.1 33.1 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.7 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 8+ 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 80 60 90 90 SEA STATE: 2 2 2 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 8 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 2 8 2 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 3 2 4 MED ICE (60-120): 2 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 25 30 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/VP 2/50 2/70 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 97,250 REMARKS: Still operating in and out of the ice cover. We have been trawling with the Tucker and MOCNESS systems, as well as carrying out extensive ADCP surveys of the area. Penguin team a bit mystified by an inexplicable lack of penguins here. We cruised for about four hours this afternoon along the ice edge, and saw none... We will work here for another day and then move out to the vicinity of GLOBEC survey station 60 tomorrow. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 1:41 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 3 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 3 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'42.5" S 68'39.8" S 68'46.3" S 68'48.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'53.7" W 69'52.0" W 69'52.1" W 69'42.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.2 -1.9 -2.4 -4.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1005.5 1008.5 1005.0 998.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78.0 99.0 99.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 3 10-15 17 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: WNW NNW NNW WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-3 2-3 2-3 SWELL DIRECTION: N N N SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 33.2 33.1 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 1 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 10/SNOW 100/SNOW 60 SEA STATE: 3 2 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 2 GREY-WHITE: 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 2 2 MED ICE (60-120): 2 2 THICK ICE (120-200): 2 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 2 2 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 40 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/70 2/80 2/20 OE/VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 99,500 REMARKS: Still working into and out of the ice here in Southern Marguerite Bay. BG-232-O seal team worked up two more animals in the afternoon, being out on the ice for 5-1/2 hours. They have successfully worked up eleven Crabeaters so far. We trawled with the Tucker, MOC 1 and MOC 10 systems last night, operating in heavy ice conditions. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 12:31 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 2 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 2 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'44.6" S 68'36.8" S 68'37.5" S 68'44.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'53.4" W 69'54.0" W 69'54.2" W 69'55.5" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.5 -0.8 -1.7 -5.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 997.6 999.9 1001.8 1004.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 74.0 82.0 79.0 80.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 9 12 10-12 5 WIND DIRECTION: SSE SE SSE SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 2-4 2-3 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW N NNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.1 33.0 33.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-10 8 10-12 10+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 80 80 SEA STATE: 3 3 3 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 3 1 1 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 4 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 MED ICE (60-120): BRASH 1 THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS 1 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 60 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: VP VP 2/70 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 101,800 REMARKS: Fruitful MOC 1 and MOC 10 tows throughout last night, today the seal group is out working up a couple of animals on small floes. We just finished up a CTD cast to 1100 meters. Tonight, more Tuckers and MOC tows. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 7:34 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 1 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 1 May 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 68'48.6" S 68'49.6" S 68'49.1" S 68'46.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 69'53.2" W 69'36.6" W 70'01.6" W 69'47.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.9 -3.0 -4.2 -3.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.1 990.8 992.4 994.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91.0 88.0 84.0 81.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 8 14 10 WIND DIRECTION: NE SSE SSE SSE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 2-5 1 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NNW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.0 33.0 32.9 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.6 -1.6 -1.7 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 8+ 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 90 95 SEA STATE: 3 1 3 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 8 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 8 4 GREY-WHITE: 3 3 1 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 1 5 1 MED ICE (60-120): 1 2 1 THICK ICE (120-200): 1 1 4 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20-30 100 40 50 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/VP VP 2/70 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 104,728 REMARKS: Arrived at the ice edge around 1600 on 4/30 and began trawling with the Tucker in 3-10/10 ice cover. Did two long tows and then had another rendezvous with the Nathaniel B. Palmer, also in the area working the GLOBEC survey grid. The captains maneuvered closely and we used the personnel basket for transfers in an area of 10/10 ice coverage. We exchanged some needed electronics spares, lab chemicals, and had a brief visit with our comrades. Following our rendezvous we continued trawling through midnight and then conducted another long ADCP/CTD survey until 0900 today (5/1), working in and out of the sea ice. After our survey was complete our whale biologist, Ari Friedlander, went out in the Zodiac and successfully sampled eight more humpbacks over three hours as a large pod moved through the area. Jose Torres' divers were in the water by 1400 and back on board by 1630. We are currently trawling, doing three long tows with the Tucker after the divers got back aboard, followed by the ten meter MOCNESS. We are still working in the vicinity of the ice edge, starting in the ice and towing through the margin out to open water. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 8:40 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 30 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 30 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'51.5" S 67'39.2" S 67'33.3" S 68'30.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'53.1" W 69'22.9" W 69'29.5" W 69'39.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.1 2.0 0.8 -2.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.5 988.0 988.3 988.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 62.0 82.0 92.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 21 35-40 30-35 15 WIND DIRECTION: ENE NE NNE SE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 4-8 8-12 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: E NNE NNE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.4 33.4 33.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -0.8 -0.7 -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 1-2 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 90 90 100 95 SEA STATE: 3 6 6 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/30 OS 2/90 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 107,878 REMARKS: Completed extensive ADCP/HTI survey from Avian Island to the Johnston strait, out West from Adelaide Island. We encountered 45 knot winds and rough seas out there that precluded trawling after the survey. We are under way for GLOBEC process station 4, down in the South end of Marguerite Bay. ETA late this afternoon. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 12:13 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 29 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'44.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'40.6" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): AT AT AT -0.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): ROTHERA ROTHERA ROTHERA 991.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): STATION STATION STATION 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 30 WIND DIRECTION: NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NE SALINITY(PSU): 32.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ CLOUDS (%): 60 SEA STATE: 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS OS 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 109,778 REMARKS: Arrived Rothera Station at 1800 LT on 4/28, and tied up for the night. The BAS station staff hosted an evening gathering for ship's crew and science personnel. We exchanged station and ship tours this morning, and loaded the seal team's field gear back on board. Jenn Burns (BG-232-O) reports that the cooperative work at Rothera was very successful and they deployed the last three of their eight transmitter tags via BAS Zodiacs. Departed Rothera at 1100 4/29. We are currently doing an extensive acoustics survey in the Avian Island vicinity with the ADCP/HTI systems. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 12:31 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 28 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 28 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'16.6" S 66'28.6" S 67'26.1" S 67'46.9" S LONGITUDE (W): 71'03.5" W 70'56.4" W 70'07.2" W 68'50.6" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.3 -0.5 0.0 2.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.4 985.4 987.3 993.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 101.0 100.0 99.0 85.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-20 15-20 20-25 5 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NNE NNE VAR SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-12 10-14 6-10 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: NNE NNE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.6 33.6 33.5 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.6 -0.5 -0.6 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 1 2-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100 SEA STATE: 6 6 5 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/800 2/100 2/100 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 113,098 REMARKS: In marginal conditions, we completed all planned operations at GLOBEC process station 1 by 0100 this morning, and got under way for Avian Island. Arrived Avian vicinity at 1200 and launched both our Zodiacs for the pick up of BG-234-O penguin team, who have occupied their field camp for ten days. At 1500 all are aboard and we are proceeding to Rothera Station to visit and pick up the BG-232-O seal team. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 1:32 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 27 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'08.7" S 66'29.5" S 66'18.2" S 65'59.6" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'47.9" W 71'06.3" W 71'11.9" W 71'12.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 2.3 0.0 0.4 0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 969.0 975.6 979.2 981.9 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92.0 97.0 93.0 97.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 15-20 13 20 WIND DIRECTION: ENE NE E NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 10-14 10-12 8-10 8-12 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE ENE ENE ENE SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.5 33.7 33.6 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.6 -0.6 -0.5 -0.7 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 1 2-4 5 CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100 100 SEA STATE: 6 6 6 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 2/70 2/80 2/30 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 115,900 REMARKS: With semi-improved weather, we are continuing MOCNESS and Tucker trawls back and forth across the shelf break. We will work until 0000 or so tonight and head for the Avian Island pickup. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 1:01 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 26 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'10.6" S 66'05.4" S 66'08.5" S 66'12.7" S LONGITUDE (W): 71'18.7" W 71'23.4" W 71'19.5" W 71'06.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.0 0.1 0.4 -0.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 973.5 964.8 965.5 964.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91.0 100.0 103.0 102.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-35 35 25-35 20-25 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NNE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-10 12-16 10-14 10-14 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NNE NNE NNE SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.6 33.6 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 1 1 CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100 SEA STATE: 5-6 7-8 7 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/30 2/50 2/70 2/70 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 119,000 REMARKS: Ongoing trawls last night with the Tucker and ten meter MOCNESS. Deteriorating weather forced us to close out deck operations about midnight last night, with winds in the forties and a worsening sea state. We are currently pitching and rolling along a 110 mile acoustics grid with the ADCP, near GLOBEC process station 1. Tomorrow weather permitting we will do two long day tows with the MOC ten, and head towards Avian Island to pick up the penguin team. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:42 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 25 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 25 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'01.3" S 66'02.3" S 66'11.9" S 66'06.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 71'09.7" W 71'09.1" W 71'16.4" W 71'35.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 1.9 0.4 0.5 0.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.8 981.1 981.7 980.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90.0 101.0 86.0 83.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 28-33 18 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE NW NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 6-8 8-10 6-8 6-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NNE N N SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.7 33.7 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.2 -0.4 -0.3 -0.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 1/2 4-6 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100/SNOW 95 95 SEA STATE: 5 7 5 6 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/30 OS 2/30 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 121,600 REMARKS: Still working out on the shelf break. We are doing a grid in the vicinity of GLOBEC process station 1 with CTDs, ADCP, and HTI acoustics. Tucker trawls, one and ten meter MOCNESS tows back-to-back through the night. A bit bumpy last night, but better today. We'll be fishing through the night again and then continuing acoustics. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 3:24 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 24 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 24 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'45.5" S 66'02.8" S 66'05.9" S 66'10.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'19.9" W 71'35.6" W 71'28.7" W 71'19.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.3 0.5 1.3 0.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 971.2 968.2 975.3 981.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 100.0 100.0 92.0 91.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 24 15 19 20 WIND DIRECTION: SE N N N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 5-7 10-12 6-10 6-8 SWELL DIRECTION: ESE NNE NNE N SALINITY(PSU): 33.5 33.7 33.7 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.7 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 1/2 1/2 6-8 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 90 95 SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 OS 2/70 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 124,450 REMARKS: LMG 02-03 Arrived at GLOBEC process station 1 (aka GLOBEC survey station 12) at 0030. We were able to get one MOC 1 tow in before the weather deteriorated through the night and we shut down deck operations. Acoustic survey took place until 1030 this morning, and as weather had moderated somewhat we did a 3,000 meter CTD cast off the shelf, followed by three Tucker trawls. We will be trawling through the night tonight with the ten meter MOCNESS and we'll most likely continue fishing through tomorrow. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 7:34 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 23 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 23 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'42.8" S 67'41.6" S 67'52.9" S 67'39.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'00.2" W 68'02.6" W 67'57.1" W 69'22.5" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.6 0.0 -0.7 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.2 982.8 982.4 979.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 46.0 45.0 69.0 70.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 15-20 0-5 10 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NE NNE SE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 1-2 1-2 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.5 -1.5 -1.3 -1.1 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 5+ 10+ 8+ CLOUDS (%): 10 35 10 70 SEA STATE: 2-3 1 1-2 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 2 2 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/80 2/20 2/30 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 128,100 REMARKS: Rendezvous with NBP at 0800 today, we transferred various chemicals and cruise supplies, then headed out to our shelf break station West of Adelaide Island. Currently we are cruising under clear skies with moderate seas from the Northeast. ETA 0000 tonight. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 9:42 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Cc: Chris Fritsen Subject: LMG sitrep 22 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 22 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'47.9" S 67'46.3" S 67'57.8" S 67'41.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'23.3" W 68'07.7" W 68'31.2" W 68'00.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.0 0.6 -0.1 -1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 978.8 976.6 977.7 980.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85.0 76.0 66.0 55.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 20 20-25 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: NE NNE E NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1 4-6 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NE NE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.3 33.2 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.2 -1.1 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 1-2 4-6 8 CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100 40 SEA STATE: 2-3 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 1 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/80 OS 2/80 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 130,200 REMARKS: With the penguinators ashore at Avian Island and the seal party ashore at Rothera Station, we are trawling and doing CTD casts around the clock. We will rendezvous with the NBP tomorrow morning (4/23) to exchange equipment and various lab supplies, then transit offshore to GLOBEC process station 1 for ADCP/HTI surveys and more fishing. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 6:02 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Cc: cfritsen@dri.edu Subject: LMG sitrep 21 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'37.8" S 67'37.8" S 67'37.8" S 67'33.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'00.1" W 68'03.1" W 68'02.6" W 67'21.6" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.5 -1.6 -1.0 1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 996.5 992.4 984.9 981.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 82.0 82.0 91.0 75.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 20-25 25-35 10-15 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NE NNE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 2-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: NE NNE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -1.2 -1.2 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 8 3-5 5+ CLOUDS (%): 30 40 100 100 SEA STATE: 1 3 1-2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 1 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/15 2/60 2/60 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 133,100 REMARKS: Arrived Rothera Station at 1900 on 4/20, dropped BG-234-O seal team and station mail/cargo on pier via personnel basket, without mooring. We towed Tucker trawl, one, and ten meter MOCNESS last night, and are currently getting ready to put Torres' divers in the water. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 5:10 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 20 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'17.9" S 67'19.1" S 67'17.9" S 67'22.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'50.3" W 67'49.7" W 67'49.7" W 67'39.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.7 -1.0 -0.7 -1.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 996.2 998.1 998.8 999.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 78.0 78.0 69.0 72.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 9 0-5 10 WIND DIRECTION: N VAR NNW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 SWELL DIRECTION: N SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.1 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.5 -1.5 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 5+ 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 90 30 SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 2 3 2 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: VP 2/10 2/30 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 135,400 REMARKS: Ten meter and one meter MOCNESS tows last night, with CTDs before and after. BG-232-O bagged and tagged their fifth Crabeater this morning, and BG-245-O scuba component is doing their first dives Northwest of Rothera point this afternoon. We'll go in tonight and drop off the seal team for a seven or eight day stay at Rothera Station for cooperative seal research with the British Antarctic Survey. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 1:34 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 19 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 67'58.5" S 67'47.6" S 67'42.2" S 67'32.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'10.4" W 68'12.3" W 68'16.8" W 67'59.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -1.1 -1.2 -1.6 0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.5 988.2 991.3 994.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 59.0 65.0 80.0 69.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 10 0-5 10 WIND DIRECTION: ENE NNE E NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: ENE NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.2 33.2 33.2 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.1 -1.0 -1.3 -1.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 6+ 8-10 10 CLOUDS (%): 20 40 50 70 SEA STATE: 3-4 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 1 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/35 2/40 2/20 2/20 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 137,800 REMARKS: Successful trawls last night, followed by ADCP and HTI survey in the Northern Marguerite bay area, approximately 20 hours to complete. We'll be fishing again tonight following acoustics. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:48 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 18 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 18 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'34.3" S 67'24.6" S 67'46.7" S 67'46.7" S LONGITUDE (W): 68'13.6" W 69'29.6" W 68'57.4" W 68'51.9" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.8 -1.0 1.2 0.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 979.2 979.6 982.6 984.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 76.0 91.0 59.0 67.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 8 0-5 5 WIND DIRECTION: NE SE ENE NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: NE SE SALINITY(PSU): 33.1 33.1 33.1 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.2 -1.2 -1.2 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 6+ 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 20 40 100 70 SEA STATE: 4-5 2-3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: PANCAKE PANCAKE GREY-WHITE: BRASH BRASH BRASH THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BITS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/70 2/100 VP VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 140,370 REMARKS: Arrived Avian Island at 0700 today after a relatively quiet transit. 10/10 pancake ice and brash around the island, so Zodiac operations were extremely difficult but possible. We landed the BG-234-O penguin team and all their equipment, and all aboard by 1300. We have established a daily communications schedule with the shore party, who we will pick up on or about 28 April. We are presently beginning a 100 mile ADCP/HTI survey which we will briefly interrupt with a trawl this evening. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 1:09 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil; mpc@nbp.polar.org Subject: LMG sitrep 17 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 17 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'38.1" S 66'36.6" S 66'37.3" S 66'36.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'25.7" W 67'26.0" W 67'27.1" W 67'30.5" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -2.2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 976.5 980.5 979.7 979.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 98.0 76.0 67.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 10 20 20 WIND DIRECTION: SE ESE SE SE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SE SE SE SALINITY(PSU): 33.1 33.1 33.1 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 1-2 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 95 60 SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 5 3 4 2 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BRASH BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS BERGS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: OS OS VP VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 143,100 REMARKS: Two each one and ten meter MOCNESS tows overnight. BG-232-O seal team tagged fourth Crabeater here in the Laird Island area. Departing Crystal Sound at present en route for Avian Island to drop off BG-234-O penguin team. ETA Avian is 0600 tomorrow. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 5:54 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 16 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'37.5" S 66'47.1" S 66'30.3" S 66'38.8" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'25.1" W 67'37.8" W 67'33.7" W 67'28.1" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 0.7 0.5 0.0 -1.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 978.9 977.5 974.4 972.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 97.0 101.0 102.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 23 25-30 10 20 WIND DIRECTION: NE ENE ENE ESE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.1 33.0 33.1 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.4 -1.5 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 1-2 15 CLOUDS (%): 100 100/SNOW 100/SNOW SEA STATE: SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 2 2 5 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 1 1 THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 1 1 BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/20 OS 2/60 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 145,280 REMARKS: Our circumnavigation of Laird Island was cut short by consolidated pack ice, so we spent the night doing acoustics and CTDs North of Laird, looking for potential Krill swarms. The seal team (BG-232-O) sampled and tagged another Crabeater at first light today. Fraser's group (BG-234-O) sampled two more Adelie penguins, hopping onto a small floe and netting the birds, then working them up in the Zodiac. We will alternate ten meter and one meter MOCNESS tows tonight, and then transit to Avian Island vicinity. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 12:21 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 15 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 66'29.5" S 66'39.7" S 66'45.0" S 66'46.2" S LONGITUDE (W): 67'00.6" W 67'23.7" W 66'45.2" W 66'47.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.4 0.0 -0.9 -0.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.6 985.4 983.3 981.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 97.0 94.0 85.0 91.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12 6 12 15-20 WIND DIRECTION: WNW N NE NNE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: SW NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.3 33.0 33.1 33.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.9 -1.5 -1.4 -1.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-3 1-3 5-7 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100 95 100 SEA STATE: 2 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 2 9 2 5 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 GREY-WHITE: 1 BRASH THIN ICE (30-60): 1 MED ICE (60-120): 1 THICK ICE (120-200): BITS BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: BERGS 5 BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): 20 ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/60 VP 2/60 OS (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 147,700 REMARKS: Trawling last night very successful and the labs are fairly bustling with activity today. We followed the fishing with six CTD casts throughout the night across the mouth of Crystal Sound. Today the seal group sampled and tagged two more Crabeaters, and we are currently moving West toward Laird Island where we will trawl again tonight and then circumnavigate the island with acoustics and CTD casts. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 2:21 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 14 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 65'10.9" S 65'24.9" S 66'03.8" S 66'22.3" S LONGITUDE (W): 64'17.2" W 66'04.7" W 66'28.2" W 66'49.8" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.5 2.6 1.1 -1.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 989.1 983.7 983.2 986.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92.0 87.0 91.0 94.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15 25 22 10-15 WIND DIRECTION: NNE W W W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 3-7 2-4 1 SWELL DIRECTION: NNE W W W SALINITY(PSU): 33.2 33.4 33.4 33.3 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.8 0.0 -0.3 -1.0 VISIBILITY (NM): .5-1 1-2 1-2 3-5 CLOUDS (%): 100/SNOW 100/SNOW 100 100 SEA STATE: 2-3 5 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 3 NEW & GREY ICE: BRASH GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): BITS OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: GROWLERS BERGS BERGS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/80 2/100 2/100 VP (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 151,100 REMARKS: Arrived Crystal Sound vicinity 0600 and commenced ADCP survey East of Lavoisier Island. BG-232-O seal team successfully sedated and sampled the first Crabeater of the cruise, and we did the first CTD cast at 1200. Currently trawling and we will start the second extensive ADCP survey at 0000. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 9:09 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 13 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64'51.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 64'09.9" W WEATHER AT TEMPERATURE (C): PALMER -0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): STATION 988.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 6 WIND DIRECTION: NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 2-4 SWELL DIRECTION: NW SALINITY(PSU): 33.9 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 5 CLOUDS (%): 100 SEA STATE: 2 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 153,100 REMARKS: Departed Palmer Station at 1300 LT after completing station cargo operations, four check out dives for Torres (BG-245-O), and set up of the 10 meter MOCNESS. After our departure we proceeded directly to the Ukranian research station Vernadsky, dropping freshies and other resupply items there via Zodiac. Our Ukranian colleagues were very thankful and appreciative of our efforts! By 1800, we were conducting HTI and CTD calibrations in the Vernadsky vicinity and under way for Crystal Sound at 2000. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 9:51 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 12 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 April 2002 METRICS: IS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 64'25.6" S 64'52.6" S 64'46.4" S LONGITUDE (W): 62'04.4" W 63'16.3" W 64'03.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.9 -0.7 0.8 AT AIR PRESSURE(MB): 996.8 997.1 999.5 PALMER REL HUMIDITY (%): 72.0 77.0 86.0 STATION WIND SPEED (KN): 21 25-30 0-5 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 1-3 1-2 SWELL DIRECTION: SW SW SW SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 33.9 31.4 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.3 0.0 0.5 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ 8+ 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 0 60 100 SEA STATE: 1-2 1-2 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1 1 NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): BITS/BRASH BITS/BRASH THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: GROWLERS GROWLERS SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/60 2/50 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 154,400 REMARKS: Arrived Palmer Station 0700 today and began cargo operations at 0800. EDT tomorrow at 1000. We will cruise directly to Vernadsky and drop their resupply items via Zodiac. We should arrive in Crystal Sound vicinity at first light Sunday to begin acoustics and trawling. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 3:27 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 11 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 61'12.5" S 62'06.2" S 63'05.0" S 64'05.0" S LONGITUDE (W): 61'10.0" W 61'28.5" W 61'44.7" W 61'48.3" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): -0.3 0.0 -1.7 -1.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.6 987.4 983.1 997.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 72.0 65.0 72.0 53.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-22 15 7 5-10 WIND DIRECTION: SW SSW E SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-12 6-8 4-6 1-3 SWELL DIRECTION: SSW SSW SW VAR SALINITY(PSU): 33.7 34.1 34.1 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.3 1.2 1.1 0.0 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 8 8-10 8+ CLOUDS (%): 100 100 95 95 SEA STATE: 5-6 4-5 4-5 3 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 2/100 2/100 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 158,528 REMARKS: Across the Drake Passage today, and conditions are much improved. We spent the late afternoon in the North end of the Gerlache Straights doing whale survey and tagged four Humpbacks via Zodiac. Southbound again, ETA Palmer Station 0700 tomorrow 4/12. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 1:17 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 10 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 57'57.2" S 58'42.7" S 60'23.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 62'44.8" W 61'45.8" W 60'53.6" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 4.7 -0.1 0.4 -0.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 985.5 983.7 985.7 986.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 86.0 75.0 74.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 17-22 23-27 25-35 30-40 WIND DIRECTION: WSW WSW SW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-12 10-15 8-12 10-15 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW WSW SW SW SALINITY(PSU): 34.0 33.7 33.7 33.7 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.0 1.9 2.4 0.8 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 8 10-12 5 CLOUDS (%): 100 100 90 100 SEA STATE: 6-7 7 6-7 7-8 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 2/100 2/100 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 163,600 REMARKS: Southbound in the Drake Passage. Rough crossing. ETA Palmer Station 0800 4/12. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 2:22 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 9 April 2002           ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE:              9 April 2002 METRICS:               SS GMT TIME:                   0000          0600          1200          1800 LATITUDE (S):            54'27.8" S    55'26.6" S    56'22.7" S    57'07.7" S LONGITUDE (W):           65'07.6" W    64'49.7" W    64'32.3" W    63'45.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C):            6.9           6.7           6.3           7.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB):          1007.8        1001.9        994.2         989.3 REL HUMIDITY (%):           72.0          85.0          90.0          91.0 WIND SPEED (KN):             12          15-20         20-25         25-30 WIND DIRECTION:              NW            NW            NW           WNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft):          3-6           6-8           6-10         16-20 SWELL DIRECTION:            NNW            S             SW            W SALINITY(PSU):              32.8          34.0          34.0          34.0 SEA SURF TEMP(C):           8.1           5.3           5.4           5.6 VISIBILITY (NM):             10            8+           5-7           5-7 CLOUDS (%):                 100           100           100           100 SEA STATE:                   4             4                           8 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH:             2/100         2/100         2/100         2/100                      (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons)             168,000 REMARKS: Southbound for Palmer Station. Deteriorating weather conditions have made a course change necessary to get out of the troughs. We will probably enter the Bransfield Straight through Nelson Passage. This course keeps the seas on the quarter and the rolls we're taking down to only 20-25 degrees! ETA Palmer Station now early morning Friday 4/12. Regards, Steve From: LMG Marine Projects Coordinator [mpc@lmg.polar.org] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 2:16 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: LMG sitrep 8 April 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 8 April 2002 METRICS: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LATITUDE (S): 52'43.3" S 52'23.6" S 52'58.7" S 53'45.1" S LONGITUDE (W): 70'20.8" W 68'55.6" W 67'38.3" W 66'08.7" W WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 8.1 6.3 6.7 8.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 999.4 1005.8 1008.8 1010.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77.0 77.0 77.0 76.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 17 11 10 WIND DIRECTION: SW SW W NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 3-5 3-5 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: SSW SW WSW NW SALINITY(PSU): SEA SURF TEMP(C): VISIBILITY (NM): 8-10 10-12 12+ 10-12 CLOUDS (%): CLEAR CLEAR 10 60 SEA STATE: 4-5 4 4 4 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): NEW & GREY ICE: GREY-WHITE: THIN ICE (30-60): MED ICE (60-120): THICK ICE (120-200): OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2/100 12/100 2/100 2/100 (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 172,400 REMARKS: Departed Punta Arenas at 1500 on 4/7. HTI tow fish successfully deployed and tested in the Straights of Magellan. HTI technician disembarked with the pilot at Possession Bay. Currently Southbound for Palmer Station ETA Thursday pm. Regards, Steve Steven Ager Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org From: LMG, MPC Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 12:31 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; Cayette, Art Cc: Fritsen, Christian BG-235-O Subject: LMG Sitrep 29 May 2002 ARSV LAURENCE M. GOULD DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 May 02 METRICS: TL GMT TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 LATITUDE (S): 43'44.0" 42'38.4" 41'46.7" 40'53.6" LONGITUDE (W): 73'22.3" 73'10.7" 73'48.3" 74'04.9" WEATHER TEMPERATURE (C): 9.3 9.3 7.8 10.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1019.4 1019.7 1019.7 1018.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 80.0 83.0 62.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 6-7 6 2-3 WIND DIRECTION: NNE NNE NNE SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0-1 0-1 1-2 3-5 SWELL DIRECTION: N N W SW SALINITY(PSU): 0 0 0 0 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0 0 0 0 VISIBILITY (NM): 8+ 6-8 8+ 8-10 CLOUDS (%): 90% 100% 95% 95% SEA STATE: 0 0 1 1 SEA ICE ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 0 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 0 0 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 0 0 0 0 OLD ICE 2 Yr. Plus: 0 0 0 0 SNOW DEPTH (CM): 0 0 0 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 100% 100% 100% 100% (OS-On Station, VP-Variable Pitch, OE-One Engine) FUEL ON BOARD: (gallons) 73,600 REMARKS: Chilean pilots disembarked 0830. Proceeding north to Talcahuano. Cindy Cindy Fraze Raytheon Polar Services Company Marine Projects Coordinator ARSV Laurence M. Gould email to: mpc@lmg.polar.org