R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 52*35'S 52*21'S 52*52's LONG: 68*16W 69*13'W 70*29'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +4.2 +3.3 +1.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1001.1 999.2 999.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 78.0 94.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-24 17-20 6-8 WIND DIRECTION (T) N NWxN NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 3-5 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: N 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.300 32.399 32.399 SEA SURF TEMP(C): +3.416 +3.416 +3.416 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 15+ 10-12 CLOUDS (%): 20% 75% 70% SEA STATE: 3-4 2 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: SNOW DEPTH (CM): ICE PRESSURE: ENGINES/PITCH: 2@40% 4@60% 4@100% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 112,300 Remarks: We arrived Punta Arenas at approximately 1030LT. Cargo off load started shortly afterward. This will be the last Sitrep report from NBP01-04. It's been a great trip! Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:18 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 30 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 30 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 55*39'S 54*28'S 53*37'S 53*04'S LONG: 64*45'W 65*07'W 66*33'W 67*29'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +2.4 +1.4 +4.4 +4.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1001.5 1004.3 1004.8 1004.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 74.0 93.0 80.0 87.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-12 25-30 18-22 16-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW WNW NNW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-8 4-8 4-6 4-6 SWELL DIRECTION: WSW N NW NE SALINITY(PSU): 33.988 32.624 32.901 32.626 SEA SURF TEMP(C): +2.611 +5.153 +4.348 +3.594 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 5 8-12 15+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 80% 60% 50% SEA STATE: 4-5 4+ 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: 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% 2@60% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 118,900 Remarks: We expect to arrive Punta Arenas by 1100 hours tomorrow. The crossing of the Drake was smooth and almost enjoyable! There were a few with mild cases of sea sickness but nothing like our trip south. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 2:53 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 29 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 60*03'S 59*00'S 57*56'S 56*48'S LONG: 63*20'W 63*41'W 64*02'W 64*25'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -1.2 -1.5 -1.2 +1.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 979.2 978.1 991.0 997.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 83.0 80.0 75.0 70.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 30-40 14-18 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW W SW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 4-6 10-12 4-8 4-8 SWELL DIRECTION: NNW W WSW WSW SALINITY(PSU): 33.798 33.601 33.828 34.053 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.462 -0.915 +0.409 +0.507 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 1-10 snow 10-12 10-12 CLOUDS (%): 100% 80% 30% 90% SEA STATE: 4 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: 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 127,400 Remarks: Heading toward Punta Arenas, Chile. We crossed the 200 mile limit at 58*46.8'S, 063* 45.6'W. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 4:53 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 28 August,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 28 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 64*21'S 63*20'S 62*18'S 61*07'S LONG: 61*57*W 61*37'W 62*30'W 62*57'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -4.9 -2.1 -1.1 -3.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 977.6 976.3 970.7 978.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 77.0 93.0 99.0 67.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 15-18 20-25 12-16 WIND DIRECTION (T) SW N NNW WxS SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 1-2 4-5 4-6 8-10 SWELL DIRECTION: SW NW NNW SWxW SALINITY(PSU): 34.110 33.969 34.003 33.919 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -0.713 -1.651 -1.671 -1.418 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 20+ >1 30+ CLOUDS (%): 50% 50% 100% 5% SEA STATE: 1 2-3 3 3-4 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 1/10 6/10 0 0 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 bergy bits 6 brash 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@80% 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 136,100 Remarks: We are steaming toward Punta Arenas at about 11 knots. At approximately 2017 local time we made a northward crossing of 60 degrees south latitude. A good quote on how we feel right is "Lights are burning and screws are a turnin'". Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 5:23 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 27 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 65*01'S 64*51'S 64*48'S 64*50'S LONG: 65*31'W 64*01'W 63*04'W 62*56'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -1.4 -0.6 -1.4 -5.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.9 985.0 987.8 979.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 100% 90% 94% 67% WIND SPEED (KN): 22-26 20-25 4-6 20-25 WIND DIRECTION (T) N N ENE SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 1-2 1 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 NNE SW SALINITY(PSU): 33.820 33.749 34.008 34.113 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.721 -1.673 -0.964 -0.689 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 10 6-8 15+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% Lt snow 70% 35% SEA STATE: 0 1 1 1 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9/10 6/10 2/10 1/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 6 Brash 2 brash 1 brash GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 9 cake 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@80% 2@40% 2@40% 2 clutched out FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 140,700 Remarks: Our last day in the Antarctic Peninsula area was spent working at Paradise Harbor where the BIOMAPPER-II and the HTI transducer systems were calibrated. Initially the weather was gray and snowy but by mid day we were experiencing blue sky and some beautiful scenery. We completed the calibration work at 27/1555LT and are now steaming for Punta Arenas. Our ETA is expected to be 31 August unless the Drake Passage becomes difficult. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 8:40 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 26 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*56'S 66*17'S 65*48'S 65*12'S LONG: 69*30'W 69*09'W 69*05'W 67*41'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -10.9 -6.1 -2.2 -1.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 988.2 989.8 989.0 990.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 97.0 100.0 95.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 17-20 10 15 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NE NE NNW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 Motion SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 N SALINITY(PSU): 33.793 33.190 33.073 33.835 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.827 -1.662 -1.695 -1.664 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 5 2-4 20+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 1 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 9/10 8/10 6/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 6 GREY-WHITE: 3 3 4 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 5 4 0 MED ICE (60-120): 2 1 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 149,300 Remarks: We arrived at station # 4 at 26/0253LT where a 1-m2 MOCNESS tow was done. This was the location where the MOCNESS was damaged by hitting the pack ice early in the cruise. From here we are heading north toward the marginal ice edge where we will transit towards the Bismark straits to enable the whale and bird observers conduct surveys. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 2:34 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 25 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 25 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*37'S 66*46'S 66*58'S 67*02'S LONG: 70*42'W 70*10'W 69*28'W 69*27'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -18.7 -20.6 -16.4 -12.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 987.2 989.9 988.3 985.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89.0 86.0 90.0 91.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-12 3-5 16-20 30-35 WIND DIRECTION (T) WSW W NNE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.790 33.877 33.953 33.886 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.732 -1.755 -1.746 -1.701 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 Unrestricted 1-3 >1 CLOUDS (%): 0% 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9/10 10/10 9/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 3 0 3 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 4 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 0 6 2 3 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@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 156,600 Remarks: Arrived station # 15 at 25/0025LT where a CTD cast was performed. We then headed to station # 16 arriving there at 25/0641LT. After completing a CTD cast the 10-m2 MOCNESS was deployed for approximately three hours. The a Plummet net cast was done followed by deployment of the ROV and an abbreviated ice station for the collection of ice cores and water. By 25/2000LT we were underway heading toward station #4. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 6:21 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 24 August,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 24 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*14'S 66*52'S 66*24'S 66*28'S LONG: 73*29'W 72*26'W 71*22'W 71*13'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -16.4 -17.5 -14.8 -17.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 969.1 973.4 976.8 981.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 79.0 81.0 80.0 83.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12-14 10-12 20 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) SW SSW SW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.659 33.860 33.812 33.774 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.830 -1.771 -1.754 -1.797 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 Dark 3-5 20+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 90% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9/10 10/10 10/10 9/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 5 0 0 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 9 9 5 MED ICE (60-120): 0 1 1 2 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: 4@VP 4@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 162,100 Remarks: We arrived at station # 13 at 24/0806LT and immediately deployed the CTD followed by the 10-m2 MOCNESS. Then we headed toward station# 14 with the BIOMAPPER-II in tow, arriving at 24/1515LT. In slightly more than two hours a CTD cast and a plummet net cast were completed at this station. We are now en route to station # 15 with the BIOMAPPER-II in tow. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 8:28 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: Fwd: NBP Sitrep 17 August, 2001 Hi Tim, Here is the 17 August Sitrep. It appeared to me to be delivered. Should I resend it to mo-sitrep? Chris Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:38:17 +1000 To: mo-sitrep@polar.org, MPC LMG , cayettea@spawar.navy.mil From: mpc Subject: NBP Sitrep 17 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 17 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*44'S 68*40'S 68*29'S 68*16'S LONG: 70*56'W 71*13'W 71*59'W 72*42'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -27.5 -25.5 -22.3 -23.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 975.5 974.3 965.5 960.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 80.0 82.0 81.0 79.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 4-6 22-25 20-22 5-10 WIND DIRECTION (T) N ExS E SSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.313 33.473 33.239 33.424 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.771 -1.785 -1.762 -1.819 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 3-5 2-4 15+ CLOUDS (%): Clear Clear 100% 10% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 3 0 2 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 6 4 5 MED ICE (60-120): 3 4 4 2 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 222,000 Remarks: Arrived station # 61 at 17/0352LT where a CTD cast was done and the phytoplankton ring net tow was deployed. We departed this station at 17/0800LT with the BIOMAPPER-II deployed. At 17/0945LT we arrived at station # 62 and performed a CTD cast, deployed the phytoplankton ring net tow, and used the plummet net. At 17/1122LT we were underway for station # 63 with the BIOMAPPER-II in tow. We arrived at station # 63 at 17/1645LT and proceeded to deploy the ROV followed by a CTD cast and the phytoplankton ring net. The 1-m2 MOCNESS was also used for approximately 1.5 hours before leaving for station # 73 at 17/2247LT. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 11:54 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; Cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 22 August, 2000 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 22 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 69*14'S 69*12'S 68*59'S 68*26'W LONG: 75*40'W 75*43'W 75*43'W 75*39'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -11.8 -11.5 -16.6 -16.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 948.8 950.7 951.3 955.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90.0 93.0 89.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-10 10-12 16-20 20-23 WIND DIRECTION (T) SE SSW WSW SW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.706 33.718 33.421 33.819 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.641 -1.624 -1.825 -1.844 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 5 3-5 30+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 10% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 9/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 3 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 3 3 4 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 3 4 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 179,600 Remarks: An XBT was launched at Station # 82 en route to station # 80. We arrived at station # 80 at 22/1530LT where a CTD cast was deployed and the phytoplankton ring net was used. A science meeting was held today to discuss science plans for the remainder of the cruise as the NBP steams toward the LMG. We completed work at station # 80 and arrived at station # 71 at 22/2054LT where the ice sampling and coring group was deployed for about two hours and a CTD cast was done. While at this location early in the morning of 23 August the 1-m2 MOCNESS was deployed followed by a Tucker trawl and the ROV. We departed station at 23/0732LT en route to station # 66. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 12:59 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 23 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 23 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*07'S 68*03'S 68*03'S 67*46'S LONG: 74*55'W 74*45'W 74*52'W 74*08'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -15.3 -15.2 -17.2 -16.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 959.4 962.1 963.9 966.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 83.0 89.0 86.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 22-24 21-24 15 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) SW SW WSW WSW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.577 34.397 34.074 33.992 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.838 -1.843 -1.729 -1.833 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 10+ 3-6 15-20 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 92% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9/10 10/10 10/10 9/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 1 0 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 6 6 5 MED ICE (60-120): 4 3 4 2 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 169,400 Remarks: We arrived at station #66 at 21/1145LT. The phytoplankton ring net was deployed followed by a CTD cast. We then headed along the shelf break stopping briefly to launch XBT's at stations #48, 46,24, and three other locations along the line. We expect to reach station #13 which will be the last one along the shelf break by daylight tomorrow. Shepherd sends From: Scarboro, Dawn Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 10:29 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: NBP Sitrep 19 August, 2001 -----Original Message----- From: mpc [mailto:mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 7:15 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 19 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*40'S 68*46'S 68*49'S 68*50'S LONG: 72*54'W 72*37'W 72*20'W 72*47'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -8.8 -10.2 -8.2 -8.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 958.8 968.8 966.7 958.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 87.0 95.0 80.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 17-20 8-12 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW NNW ENE SxW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.681 33.598 33.670 33.731 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.786 -1.816 -1.717 -1.671 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 Unrestricted >1 2-3 CLOUDS (%): 100% Clear 100% snow 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 2 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 4 8 7 7 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 205,300 Remarks: Making way toward station #75 became very slow to nonexistent because of the severe ice conditions. At 19/0438LT it was decided to stop and make station 6.6nm from the original planned location. Coordinates for Station #75' are 68*49'S, 072*21'W. At this station the ROV was deployed for nearly two hours, a CTD cast completed, and the phytoplankton ring net deployed. An attempt to deploy the 1-m2 MOCNESS was cancelled due to weather conditions. En route to station # 76 an ice dive was done and then we then continued to make way but once again found ice conditions too difficult to make much forward progress. We stopped at 69*05'S, 073*05'W where at CTD cast was done. At 19/2213LT we were underway to station # 77. Shepherd sends From: Scarboro, Dawn Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 10:29 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: NBP Sitrep 18 August, 2001 -----Original Message----- From: mpc [mailto:mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 10:09 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 18 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 18 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*10'S 68*24'S 68*29'S 68*37'S LONG: 73*03'W 73*33'W 73*47'W 73*04'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -25.4 -18.0 -13.9 -9.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 958.1 950.8 947.5 954.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 83.0 89.0 92.0 94.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 6-8 30-36 25-30 25-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) ENE ExN ENE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.894 33.615 33.758 33.347 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.810 -1.830 -1.457 -1.832 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 0 0 0 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% snow 100% snow 100% snow SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 9/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 2 1 3 MED ICE (60-120): 10 8 9 3 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 212,900 Remarks: We arrived at station # 73 at 18/0306LT. A CTD cast was done at this station and then the weather conditions deteriorated to the point that visibility was 0/0 and we had to stop further work on the back deck. At 18/0915LT we were able to get underway heading to station # 74. BIOMAPPER-II was deployed for slightly more than four hours. Station # 74 was reached at 18/1507LT where ice sampling and the installation of an intermediate ice buoy took place. As the buoy work takes more than 4 hours to complete the ship's scientists and crew were given the opportunity to walk out onto the pack ice for some exercise. During this period a football game was played by many of the science party. A CTD cast was then done and at 18/2050LT we departed for station # 75. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 8:16 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 21 August, 2001 (revised) R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 August ,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*58'S 69*03'S 69*14'S 69*14'S LONG: 74*54'W 74*45'W 75*29'W 75*38'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -12.3 -9.8 -10.4 11.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 949.0 943.9 946.3 947.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 73.0 92.0 86.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 47-56+ 25-28 8-12 WIND DIRECTION (T) SSE ENE ENE ExN SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.693 33.731 33.598 34.069 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.746 -1.688 -1.663 -1.708 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 >1 2-4 20+ CLOUDS (%): n/a n/a 90% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 2 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 4 5 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 187,200 Remarks: At 21/0230LT or course was changed from station # 84 to station # 87. Weather and the proximity of the fast ice made it apparent that we could not reach station # 84. During the transit winds picked up with one gust recorded at approximately 100 knots. At station # 87 several events were carried out. This included deployment of the BIOMAPPER-II, the 1-m2 and the 10-m2 MOCNESS tows, a Tucker trawl, deployment of the plummet net, ice coring and ice sampling, a CTD cast, and finally a ROV deployment! We were at station # 87 for nearly 19 hours. A very productive station. We departed station # 87 at 22/0400LT heading for station # 80. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 8:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 21 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 21 August ,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*58'S 69*03'S 69*14'S 69*14'S LONG: 74*54'W 74*45'W 75*29'W 75*38'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -12.3 -9.8 -10.4 11.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 949.0 943.9 946.3 947.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 73.0 92.0 86.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 47-56+ 25-28 8-12 WIND DIRECTION (T) SSE ENE ENE ExN SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.693 33.731 33.598 34.069 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.746 -1.688 -1.663 -1.708 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 >1 2-4 20+ CLOUDS (%): n/a n/a 90% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 2 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 5 4 5 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 187,200 Remarks: At 21/0230LT or course was changed from station # 84 to station # 87. Weather and the proximity of the fast ice made it apparent that we could not reach station # 84. During the transit winds picked up with one gust recorded at approximately 100 knots. At station # 87 several events were carried out. This included deployment of the BIOMAPPER-II, the 1-m2 and the 10-m2 MOCNESS tows, a Tucker trawl, deployment of the plummet net, ice coring and ice sampling, a CTD cast, and finally a ROV deployment! We were at station # 87 for nearly 19 hours. A very productive station. We departed station # 87 at 22/0400LT heading for station # 80. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 5:18 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 20 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 20 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 69*03'S 68*58'S 68*46'S 68*51'S LONG: 73*06'W 73*27'W 74*07'W 74*31'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -12.3 -13.9 -14.5 -8.8 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 963.4 970.2 966.7 958.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 91.0 77.0 85.0 89.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10-12 10-13 25-30 35-45 WIND DIRECTION (T) SW NWxN NE E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.703 33.684 33.634 33.631 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.654 -1.359 -1.837 -1.872 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 Unrestricted 3-5 10 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 80% 30% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8/10 8/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 5 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 1 4 4 MED ICE (60-120): 3 2 6 6 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 196,000 Remarks: We arrived at station # 77 at 20/0218LT where a CTD cast was completed and the phytoplankton ring net was deployed. At 20/0300LT we were then underway to station # 78 with the BIOMAPPER-II in tow. At 20/0852LT we arrived at station # 78. A CTD cast was done and the ROV was used at his location. AT 20/1216LT we were underway for station # 83. At 20/1615LT we arrived at station # 83 and proceeded to do ice coring and ice sampling followed by deployment of the phytoplankton ring net, a CTD cast and a plummet net cast. By 21/0040LT we were en route to station # 84. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 7:15 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 19 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 19 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*40'S 68*46'S 68*49'S 68*50'S LONG: 72*54'W 72*37'W 72*20'W 72*47'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -8.8 -10.2 -8.2 -8.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 958.8 968.8 966.7 958.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 87.0 95.0 80.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 17-20 8-12 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW NNW ENE SxW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.681 33.598 33.670 33.731 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.786 -1.816 -1.717 -1.671 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 Unrestricted >1 2-3 CLOUDS (%): 100% Clear 100% snow 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 4 2 3 3 MED ICE (60-120): 4 8 7 7 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 205,300 Remarks: Making way toward station #75 became very slow to nonexistent because of the severe ice conditions. At 19/0438LT it was decided to stop and make station 6.6nm from the original planned location. Coordinates for Station #75' are 68*49'S, 072*21'W. At this station the ROV was deployed for nearly two hours, a CTD cast completed, and the phytoplankton ring net deployed. An attempt to deploy the 1-m2 MOCNESS was cancelled due to weather conditions. En route to station # 76 an ice dive was done and then we then continued to make way but once again found ice conditions too difficult to make much forward progress. We stopped at 69*05'S, 073*05'W where at CTD cast was done. At 19/2213LT we were underway to station # 77. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 10:09 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 18 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 18 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*10'S 68*24'S 68*29'S 68*37'S LONG: 73*03'W 73*33'W 73*47'W 73*04'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -25.4 -18.0 -13.9 -9.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 958.1 950.8 947.5 954.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 83.0 89.0 92.0 94.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 6-8 30-36 25-30 25-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) ENE ExN ENE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.894 33.615 33.758 33.347 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.810 -1.830 -1.457 -1.832 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-4 0 0 0 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% snow 100% snow 100% snow SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 9/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 2 1 3 MED ICE (60-120): 10 8 9 3 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 212,900 Remarks: We arrived at station # 73 at 18/0306LT. A CTD cast was done at this station and then the weather conditions deteriorated to the point that visibility was 0/0 and we had to stop further work on the back deck. At 18/0915LT we were able to get underway heading to station # 74. BIOMAPPER-II was deployed for slightly more than four hours. Station # 74 was reached at 18/1507LT where ice sampling and the installation of an intermediate ice buoy took place. As the buoy work takes more than 4 hours to complete the ship's scientists and crew were given the opportunity to walk out onto the pack ice for some exercise. During this period a football game was played by many of the science party. A CTD cast was then done and at 18/2050LT we departed for station # 75. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 5:33 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; Cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 16 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 16 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*28'S 68*28'S 68*30'S 68*42'S LONG: 70*36'W 70*35'W 69*59'W 70*24'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -25.1 -23.0 -23.5 -25.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 955.7 962.1 967.0 971.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84.0 84.0 82.0 79.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 7 10 10 14-16 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW W W W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.770 33.333 n/a 33.712 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.749 -1.759 n/a -1.731 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark Dark 3-5 20 CLOUDS (%): Dark 100% 100% 75% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 1 GREY-WHITE: 0 2 0 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 4 4 6 MED ICE (60-120): 4 4 6 0 THICK ICE (120-200): 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 229,200 Remarks: We arrived at station # 54 at 16/0500LT. At this station a CTD cast was done and the sea ice was sampled. We departed at 16/0930LT with the BIOMAPPER-II deployed. At 16/1410LT we arrived at station # 59 where a CTD cast was performed, the ROV was deployed and a phytoplankton ring net tow was used. We departed station # 59 at 16/1635LT with the BIOMAPPER-II deployed and arrived at station # 60 at 16/2105LT. A CTD cast was done first followed by the deployment of the plummet net and the phytoplankton ring net. We departed station # 60 at 16/2307LT heading northeast along the 8th transect line toward station # 61. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 6:39 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; Cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 15 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 15 August,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*18'S 67*33'S 68*08'S 68*20'S LONG: 70*08'W 70*27'W 70*49'W 70*51'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -23.1 -19.8 -25.9 -23.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 953.5 954.2 955.7 954.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 84.0 84.0 78.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20 5-10 5 5 WIND DIRECTION (T) S ENE W SE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.966 33.032 32.844 33.343 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.798 -1.824 -1.828 -1.799 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 5 5-7 30+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% lite snow 0% 80% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 5 6 4 MED ICE (60-120): 5 5 4 6 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 239,300 Remarks: We arrived at station # 52 at 15/1125LT and immediately started a CTD cast followed by a phytoplankton ring net tow. A 1-m2 MOCNESS tow had been scheduled for this location but this was cancelled due to the heavy ice conditions. We then headed to station # 53 arriving at approximately 15/1700LT. AT this station a CTD cast, ice sampling, and a plummet net deployment were completed. While working at station #53 BIOMAPPER-II was deployed for a limited period. We departed station #53 at 15/0202LT heading for station # 54. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 3:19 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; Cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 14 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 14 August,2001 Performance Metric: UD(escorting LM GOULD) GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*05'S 67*55'S 67*53'S 67*40'S LONG: 70*13'W 69*52'W 69*49'W 69*57'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -13.3 -15.2 -24.1 -25.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 951.5 936.6 954.2 957.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 91.0 83.0 81.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18-20 40-60 25-28 10-15 WIND DIRECTION (T) ESE ExS W NxE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.633 33.909 33.910 33.733 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.828 -1.774 -1.770 -1.824 VISIBILITY (NM): <1 0 (Blizzard) 0 (Blizzard) 35 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 40% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 5 5 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 5 5 5 MED ICE (60-120): 5 0 0 3 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 246,600 Remarks: Today there was meeting of the scientific party on the NBP to discuss modifications to the survey plan in light of the possibility that the LMG might require assistance in getting to Palmer Station. A plan to do an abbreviated survey cross-shelf (inshore to mid-shelf) working southwest down to the second transect line and then proceeding along the outer shelf stations back to the northeast was developed. This enables a core of stations to be completed before the NBP might have to end the survey and head back towards the LMG. At 14/0918LT we were underway with the LM GOULD following our ice channel heading to station # 19. By 14/2050LT we arrived at station #19 and once it was determined this location was suitable for the LMG science party we departed at 14/2225LT heading for station # 52. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 11:38 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 13 August, 2001 (revised) R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 August,2001 Performance Metric: UD (Ice conditions) GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*01'S 68*08'S 68*08'S 68*10'S LONG: 71*57'W 71*41'W 70*27'W 69*39'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -10.5 -6.6 -16.3 -19.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 957.5 949.0 956.0 961.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90.0 91.0 90.0 85.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 13 40-45 15-20 15-18 WIND DIRECTION (T) N NExN W E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.323 33.539 33.870 33.806 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.811 -1.831 -1.820 -1.718 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark Dark >1 25+ CLOUDS (%): 80% 100% 100% 50% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 7 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 5 5 MED ICE (60-120): 0 6 5 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 257,100 Remarks: Ice collection and a CTD cast were completed early in the morning at station #51. At approximately 13/0245LT we were en route to meet the LM GOULD. Weather conditions became difficult with winds gusting to 60 knots, temperatures dropping, and visibility less than 1/8 mile due to blowing snow. At 0430LT visibility was 00 forcing an all stop. At 0515LT we were underway again and by approximately 1535LT we reached the LMG. The transfer of equipment and one scientist between the NBP and LMG was finished by 1600LT and we headed for station # 52. At approximately 1930LT we received a call from the LMG to return to their location and provide additional assistance in getting through the ice. By 2320LT we were within 1.17 miles from the LMG but low visibility again forced an all stop. Our plans are to escort the LMG to station #19 once weather conditions improve. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 6:48 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 13 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 13 August,2001 Performance Metric: UD (Ice conditions) GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*01'S 68*08'S 68*08'S 68*10'S LONG: 71*57'W 71*41'W 70*27'W 69*39'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -10.5 -6.6 -16.3 -19.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 957.5 949.0 956.0 961.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 90.0 91.0 90.0 85.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 13 40-45 15-20 15-18 WIND DIRECTION (T) N NExN W E SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.323 33.539 33.870 33.806 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.811 -1.831 -1.820 -1.718 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark Dark >1 25+ CLOUDS (%): 80% 100% 100% 50% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 7 0 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 5 5 MED ICE (60-120): 0 6 5 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 257,100 Remarks: Ice collection and a CTD cast were completed early in the morning at station #51. At approximately 13/0245LT we were en route to meet the LM GOULD. Weather conditions became difficult with winds gusting to 60 knots, temperatures dropping, and visibility less than 1/8 mile due to blowing snow. At 0430LT visibility was 00 forcing an all stop. Finally at 1600LT the transfer of equipment between the NBP and LMG was finished and we headed for station # 52. At approximately received a call from the LMG to return to their location and provide additional assistance in getting through the ice. At day's end are heading back to the LMG. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 8:43 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 12 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 12 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*31'S 67*42'S 67*49'S 67*53'S LONG: 73*35'W 73*08'W 72*38'W 72*23'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +0.2 -0.2 -5.6 -8.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 958.6 948.7 948.5 955.7 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 99.0 82.0 92.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 30+ 35-40 15-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW N NW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.700 33.930 33.788 33.739 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.834 n/a -1.829 1.809 VISIBILITY (NM): Dark Dark 3-5 1 CLOUDS (%): Dark 100% snow 60% 70% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 5 5 5 THIN ICE (30-60): 10 5 5 5 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@VP 2@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 263,700 Remarks: We arrived at station #50 at 12/0950LT. At this station a CTD cast, an under ice dive, and a 1-m2 MOCNESS deployment were made. We departed the station at approximately 12/1630LT and arrived at station #51 just before midnight. Heavy ice conditions were encountered through out the day. Tomorrow we are scheduled to have our third rendezvous with the LM GOULD. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 5:31 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 11 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 11 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*08'S 67*13'S 67*14'S 67*18'S LONG: 73*27'W 74*29'W 74*26'W 74*18'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +0.2 -2.4 -0.9 +0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 969.4 074.0 969.4 960.4 REL HUMIDITY (%): 98.0 98.0 101.0 100.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 30-35 5 8-10 28-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) WNW NW NNW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.628 33.841 33.857 33.686 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.825 -1.795 -1.805 -1.836 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-3 Dark >1 >1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% snow SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 5 4 4 6 THIN ICE (30-60): 5 6 6 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 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 2@VP 2@VP 2@0% 2@50% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 269,600 Remarks: This was a busy day. We arrived at station #47 early in the morning and remained there until after mid day. At this station several events were completed including a CTD cast, a 1-m2 MOCNESS deployment, ice collection, and a ROV deployment. At 1720LT we arrived at station #48 where a CTD cast and a live Tucker Trawl tow were performed. We then proceeded to station #49 arriving at approximately 2240LT. Here ice sampling and deployment of an ice buoy were first done followed by a CTD cast and a ROV deployment. We departed station #49 at 12/0516LT and are heading for station #50. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 8:13 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 10 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 10 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*47'S 67*30'S 67*11'S 67*06'S LONG: 71*06'W 72*11'W 73*12'W 73*28'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -3.0 -5.0 -2.4 -0.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 977.1 984.5 908.4 974.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 96.0 88.0 94.0 97.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 28-32 12-15 20-22 25-27 WIND DIRECTION (T) W NW NW WxN SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.725 33.261 32.081 33.767 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.757 -1.810 -1.837 -1.821 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 Dark 2-3 5+ CLOUDS (%): Clear 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 4 3 4 6 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 7 5 4 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: 4@VP 4@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 277,100 Remarks: Continued along the grid survey completing stations # 45 & 46 with CTD casts at both locations. In addition, the 10-m2 MOCNESS was deployed at Station # 46. We continue to encounter 10/10 ice coverage and snow covered floes. Not surprisingly, there were no whale sightings or sounds detected by the deployed sonobuoy today. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 4:52 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 09, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 09 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*49'S 67*35'S 67*44'S 67*50'S LONG: 69*00'W 69*23'W 70*25'W 71*02'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -5.1 -6.0 -1.6 -1.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 984.1 989.6 984.6 975.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92.0 99.0 100.0 101.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-22 10-12 18-22 20-25 WIND DIRECTION (T) NW NNE NW NW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.775 33.882 33.638 33.733 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.758 -1.756 -1.805 1-704 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-3 Dark >1 >1 CLOUDS (%): Dark 100% 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9-10 8 9 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 2 4 5 THIN ICE (30-60): 9-10 6 5 5 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@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 285,000 Remarks: We continued along the survey grid completing stations # 29, 43 and 44. CTD casts were made at each station. Station # 43 was busy with an under ice dive, CTD cast, deployment of the 1-m2 MOCNESS, and ROV operations. The BIOMAPPER-II was deployed between station #29 and # 43. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 3:01 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 08 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 08 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*56'S 67*54'S 67*53'S 67*56'S LONG: 67*47'W 68*12'W 68*19'W 68*33'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -18.2 -16.3 -16.8 -9.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 986.1 991.0 992.1 985.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 86.0 89.0 90.0 96.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8 15 10-12 26 WIND DIRECTION (T) W W W NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.556 33.578 33.625 33.607 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.772 -1.787 -1.782 -1.775 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 8-10 4-6 >1 CLOUDS (%): 80% 70% 100% 100% snow SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 8 7 7 7 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 7 2 2 GREY-WHITE: 2 0 5 5 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 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: 4@VP 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 289,800 Remarks: Today was a busy one completing five stations #35-33 and #31-30. These stations were located closely together to the south east of Adelaide Island. Station # 32 was dropped per direction of the Chief Scientist. CTD casts were done at each station. At station #35 a 1-m2 MOCNESS tow and the ROV deployment were performed. BIOMAPPER-II continues to be tow-yo'd between stations as ice conditions permit. No whales and very few birds have been sighted in the last 24 hours. Shepherd sends From: Doyle, Alice Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 9:04 AM To: Bjokne, Tim Subject: FW: NBP Sitrep 05 August, 2001 -----Original Message----- From: mpc [mailto:mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 4:41 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 05 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 5 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*31'S 67*43'S 67*58'S 68*01'S LONG: 70*35'W 69*42'W 70*18'W 70*05'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +0.2 -0.4 -1.0 -0.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 963.7 956.4 955.6 952.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 101.0 102.0 101.0 102.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 14-18 20 12 22-28 WIND DIRECTION (T) N NW NNW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.986 33.884 33.645 33.525 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.834 -1.762 -1.825 -1.817 VISIBILITY (NM): > 1 10 3-5 >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 0 1 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 9 10 9 4 MED ICE (60-120): 0 0 0 6 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@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 316,400 Remarks: Heavy ice conditions have made it necessary for the NBP to go on four engines. We completed station # 28 along the 5th transect grid line and then moved to station # 42 where we met the L.M. GOULD. Two ice buoys, survey stakes, and a much appreciated resupply of peanut butter were transferred from the LMG to the NBP. After completing a CTD cast and 10-m2 MOCNESS tow at station #42 the NBP proceeded to station # 41 as we start to run a portion of the survey grid in descending numerical order. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 3:48 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 07 August,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 07 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*32'S 68*12'S 68*22'S 68*14'S LONG: 68*29'W 68*55'W 67*53'W 68*12'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -17.2 -14.6 -17.8 -18.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 966.7 966.9 970.3 978.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 89.0 91.0 89.0 86.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 18 14-20 10-12 15 WIND DIRECTION (T) SSE SSE SSW W SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 32.831 33.568 33.534 33.465 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.804 +0.198 +2.882 -1.793 VISIBILITY (NM): 2-3 5 3-5 20+ CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% 90% 75% SEA STATE: 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): 4 4 2 5 MED ICE (60-120): 6 6 8 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 299,000 Remarks: Continuing along the survey grid completing stations # 38' ,37 and 36. Ice conditions did not permit us to make it all the way to station #38 so we stopped short by approximately 10 nm at 68* 22'S, 67*53'W (station # 38'). CTD casts and phytoplankton ring net tows were done at each station and ice sampling was done at station # 38'. On the transect to station # 37 we entered open water for several hours and enjoyed beautiful, clear weather conditions allowing for some wonderful photographs of Marguerite Bay. A marvelous way for an OAE to celebrate his birthday! Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 3:59 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 06 August,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 06 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 68*17'S 68*28'S 68*27'S 68*35'S LONG: 69*27'W 68*45'W 68*46'W 68*20'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -1,0 -17.8 -17.8 -17.3 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 951.8 957.8 965.3 967.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 101.0 89.0 88.0 90.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 20-30 10-15 10 WIND DIRECTION (T) N NW NNW ExN SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.130 33.564 33.581 33.561 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.784 -1.781 -1.783 -1.763 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 1 2-3 2-3 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% snow 100% 90% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 4 3 0 0 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 5 5 5 MED ICE (60-120): 0 2 5 5 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: 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP 4@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 308,100 Remarks: The temperature dropped in just a few hours and has remained below -17C all day. Work completed at station # 40 included a CTD cast, a ROV deployment, and deployed one of the ice buoys that had been transferred to the NBP from the LMG. No MOCNESS tows or BIOMAPPER-II deployments were preformed due to the backing and ramming maneuvers needed to make way through the ice. After station # 40 we proceeded toward station #39 but stopped short by 9.6 nm because of the amount of time it was taking to back and ram through the ice. A CTD cast and a plummet net toss was done at this location ( station 39'). It has been decided to head back through the broken ice channel we made and try to reach station #38 from the WNW. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:39 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 04 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 04 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*47'S 67*06'S 76*14'S 67*18'S LONG: 72*35'W 72*02'W 71*31'W 71*15'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -0.8 +0.2 +1.4 -0.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.0 971.2 968.2 971.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 100% 100% 100% 100% WIND SPEED (KN): 18-20 20-25 27-32 18-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) NNW N NNW N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.963 34.325 33.585 33.626 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.839 -1.811 -1.802 VISIBILITY (NM): >1 1 >1 1 CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% snow 100% snow 100% snow SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 4 0 1 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 8 8 7 MED ICE (60-120): 0 2 1 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@VP 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 322,600 Remarks: We continued along the transect grid line # 4 completing stations # 25-27 with CTD casts at each location, ice collection at station #25, a 1-m2 MOCNESS tow and a under ice dive at station #26, with BIOMAPPER-II tow-yoing between stations. Ice conditions have gotten harder for us to make any forward progress so we will probably start running on four engines as we proceed into Marguerite Bay. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 3:54 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; mPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 03 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 03 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*33'S 66*41'S 66*40'S 66*50'S LONG: 72*12'W 73*19'W 73*16'W 72*50'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -2.8 -1.8 -2.2 -1.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 983.4 980.5 983.1 982.8 REL HUMIDITY (%): 99.0 99.0 90.0 97.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 12-16 12-15 10-12 10-15 WIND DIRECTION (T) NE NW W N SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.666 33.947 33.682 33.676 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.838 -1.836 -1.849 -1.847 VISIBILITY (NM): <1 2 <1 1 CLOUDS (%): 100% snow 100% snow 100% 100% SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 9 8 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 3 5 3 4 THIN ICE (30-60): 6 4 5 6 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@VP 2@VP 2@VP 2@55% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 328,100 Remarks: Today we started along transect line #5 beginning with station #23. A deep CTD cast (>3600m) was done at this station. After that a 1-m2 MOCNESS tow was completed and we proceeded to station #24 with the BIOMAPPER-II deployed. At Station #24 a 10-m2 MOCNESS tow was preformed as was a CTD cast. At approximately 2315LT work at station #24 was done and we now are proceeding toward station #25 with the BIOMAPPER-II deployed. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 9:14 PM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 02 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 02 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 67*07'S 66*49"S 66*46'S 66*36'S LONG: 70*26'W 71*25'W 71*35'W 72*12'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -10.0 -13.7 -11.9 -5.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 995.2 995.0 992.7 988.1 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 92.0 93.0 97.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 4-6 5-10 5 <5 WIND DIRECTION (T) SSE NNE E NxE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.369 33.668 33.659 33.936 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.804 -1.830 -1.835 -1.796 VISIBILITY (NM): 1-2 2-10 1 >2 CLOUDS (%): 100% snow Fog/clear Fog Fog SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 1 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 3 3 4 THIN ICE (30-60): 7 7 6 5 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@VP 2@VP 2@VP De clutched FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 334,300 Remarks: Stations # 21 and 22 along transect line # 4 were completed. Repairs to the BIOMAPPER-II were completed and the unit was successfully deployed at 0640LT. CTD casts were made at each station and a 1-m2 MOCNESS tow was done at station #21. All other activities such as the ROV, Tucker Trawl Tows, bird and marine mammal observations continue as planned. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 4:05 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; mPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 01 August, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 01 August, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*56'S 67*03'S 67*27'S 67*12'S LONG: 69*29'W 69*06'W 69*30'W 70*06'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -2.7 -2.9 -10.6 -10.6 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 980.5 982.5 987.7 993.0 REL HUMIDITY (%): 92.0 98.0 91.0 93.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 8-22 10-15 6-8 4 WIND DIRECTION (T) WNW WNW N NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.908 33.893 33.422 33.146 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.770 -1.812 -1.827 -1.812 VISIBILITY (NM): 3-5 >1 2-3 Unrestricted CLOUDS (%): 100% 100% snow 100% snow 9/10 stratus SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 7 10 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 6 3 1 3 THIN ICE (30-60): 3 4 9 6 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@20% 2@20% 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 340,000 Remarks: We completed stations # 18-20 along transect line #4. A 10-m2 MOCNESS trawl was made at station #19. Weather conditions have been very good for working on the back deck but bringing the MOCNESS back on board continues to be quite a task. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 6:49 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; Cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 31 July,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 31 July 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*15'S 66*25'S 66*40'S 66*45'S LONG: 71*17'W 71*22'W 70*26'W 70*06'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -1.5 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 982.3 977.8 977.6 978.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 97.0 100 99.0 99.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 25-30 15-20 15-20 15-17 WIND DIRECTION (T) NE N NNW NNW SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.869 33.683 33.732 33.939 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.834 -1.819 -1.836 -1.821 VISIBILITY (NM): 1 <1 3-5 1 CLOUDS (%): 100% snow 100% fog 100% snow fog SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 9 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 1 0 0 0 GREY-WHITE: 2 5 6 6 THIN ICE (30-60): 7 5 3 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 0 ICE PRESSURE: 0 0 0 0 ENGINES/PITCH: 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 346,500 Remarks: The NBP continues to work along transect line #3. CTD casts were completed at stations 13-17 and 1-m2 MOCNESS tows the ROV deployments were done at station # 15 and #17. Late in the day we received word that the LMG was stuck in the ice south of Adelaide Island and might need assistance in breaking free. It was estimated it would take the NBP 18 hours to reach the LMG. After having a radio conference between the Captains, Chief Scientists, and MPCs of both ships it was agreed there was no immediate danger to the LMG and we would wait to the morning to see if conditions change. Within 2 hours the LMG reported conditions had changed and they were underway again. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 3:47 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 30 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 30 July 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*07'S 66*05'S 66*02'S 66*58'S LONG: 70*45'W 70*50'W 71*13'W 71*07'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -11.5 -8.6 -5.5 -3.4 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.4 999.5 993.4 987,6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 96.0 98.0 97.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5 18-22 20-24 20-25 WIND DIRECTION (T) NE NE NE NE SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.858 33.674 33.906 33.847 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.827 -1.829 -1.785 -1.837 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 Dark 5-7 <4 CLOUDS (%): Clear Thin O'cst Overcast 100 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 10 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 2 2 2 2 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 0 2 THIN ICE (30-60): 8 8 8 6 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@VP 2@VP 2@10% 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 352,900 Remarks: Work along the second transect line was completed and the NBP moved over to transect line #3. Stations 11, 12 and 13 were occupied during the day. Most of the day was filled with work at the offshore deep water station #12 (>2800 meters). The BIOMAPPER-II sustained serious damage during the transit between stations 12 and 13 when the towing wire was caught by a large ice cake in the wake of the ship causing the fish to rapidly ascend and hit the ice. All of the acoustics are reported as OK as are most of the environmental sensors. Repair of the BIOMAPPER-II is now in progress, Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 6:12 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; lMG Marine Projects Coordinator; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 29 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 29 July, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*34'S 66*43'S 66*33'S 66*22'S LONG: 68*10'W 68*45'W 69*23'W 69*56'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -10.0 -13.2 -14.2 -14.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1009.0 1010.2 1010.0 1008.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 94.0 92.0 89.0 90.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 5-8 4 5 5 WIND DIRECTION (T) 238 140 090 115 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.858 33.692 33.427 33.586 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.743 -1.794 -1.788 -1.821 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 clear/fog 1-2/fog 8-10 CLOUDS (%): O/C 0 0 80 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 2 10 10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 2 2 0 GREY-WHITE: 0 8 8 4 THIN ICE (30-60): 1 0 0 6 MED ICE (60-120): 1 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@40% 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 359,500 Remarks: We completed work at consecutive stations #9, 10, and started work at station #11 . BIOMAPPER-II was towyo'd for most of the transits between stations. At approximately 0430LT a transfer of a 55 gal drum of hydraulic oil from the LMG was made by zodiac and some medical supplies and krill samples were transferred from the NPB to the LMG. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2001 9:32 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 28 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 28 July,2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 66*04'S 66*10'S 66*09'S 66*22'S LONG: 69*26'W 69*08'W 69*10'W 68*21'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -12.0 -12.3 -11.0 -12.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1004.2 1005.1 1006.7 1007.6 REL HUMIDITY (%): 93.0 93.0 93.0 93.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 19-22 14-17 14-16 10 WIND DIRECTION (T) 240 215 230 230 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.885 33.865 33.353 33.803 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.807 -1.778 -1.827 -1.754 VISIBILITY (NM): 6-8 5 8 Unrestricted CLOUDS (%): 0 10%Lt snow 10%/Lt snow 0 SEA STATE: 0 0 0 0 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9-10 10 10 8 NEW & GREY ICE: 8 8 5 2 GREY-WHITE: 2 2 5 6 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@50% 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 364,700 Remarks: We enjoyed a beautiful sunrise while in the pack ice heading toward Adelaide Island. Large ice bergs seen in the vicinity were colored in gold and light pinks and blues. The NBP proceeded on the first transect line during the day completing consecutive stations # 5, 6, 7, and 8. All planned CTD casts, BIOMAPPER II and ROV deployments, and the first under ice dive for the day were completed. Survey observers looking for birds and mammals have not reported many sightings. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 2:47 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 27 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 27 July, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 64*46'S 65*17'S 65*38'S 65*49'S LONG: 69*26'W 70*00'W 70*31'W 70*19'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -9.9 -11.0 -10.0 -11.1 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1005.9 1005.4 1005.7 1005.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 85.0 84.0 92.0 93.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 15-20 20-22 17-21 18-20 WIND DIRECTION (T) 210 230 220 220 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 0 0 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 0 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.934 33.868 33.860 33.935 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.761 -1.803 -1.800 -1.818 VISIBILITY (NM): 5-7 Unrestricted 4-5 10+ CLOUDS (%): Clear 90% 100% Snow 70% SEA STATE: 1 1 1 1 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 9 10 10 9 NEW & GREY ICE: 6 6 6 5 GREY-WHITE: 3 4 4 4 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@0 Pitch 2@VP 2@VP 2@VP FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 370600 Remarks: The NBP arrived at the first survey station of the U.S. SO GLOBEC study site. There are a total of 92 consecutive stations planned for this broad-scale survey. Stations two, three and four were also accomplished during the day. The BIOMAPPER II was successfully deployed at station #1 . Our weather has been very good which has helped. Some of those hit with the flu early in the week are beginning to recover but there are 3-4 individuals who have not. Shepherd sends From: mpc [mpc@mail.nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 6:47 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 26 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 26 July, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 62*29'S 63*22'S 64*04'S 64*38'S LONG: 68*29'W 68*49'W 69*05'W 69*19'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): -0.6 -8.0 -9.6 -9.9 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 990.3 992.2 996.9 1003.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 84.0 85.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 20-25 20-25 25-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) 280 200 195 215 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 12-14 3-5 3-4 0 SWELL DIRECTION: WNW SSW WNW 0 SALINITY(PSU): 33.717 33.808 33.920 33.922 SEA SURF TEMP(C): -1.181 -1.728 -1.736 -1.807 VISIBILITY (NM): 4-6 >5 3-4 8+ CLOUDS (%): 50% 100% snow 100% snow 100% SEA STATE: 5 1-2 1-2 1 SEA ICE: ICE TOTAL(TENTHS): 0 8 9-10 10 NEW & GREY ICE: 0 8-Brash 3 2 GREY-WHITE: 0 0 3-4 cake 8 THIN ICE (30-60): 0 0 3 cake 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@80% 2@60% 2@60% 2@60% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 376,400 Remarks: We encountered our first ice at approximately 2140LT 25 July. Our first CTD cast was made at 26/1300LT and this afternoon there is a scheduled deployment of the 1m MOCNESS and a test deployment of the ROV. Several of those affected with the flu have started to show signs of life. Shepherd sends From: mpc [MPC.NBP@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 2:24 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 25 July,2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 25 July, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 58*36'S 59*37'S 60*36'S 61*33'S LONG: 66*29'W 66*58'W 67*27'W 67*59'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +1.3 +1.1 -1.0 0.0 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1003.1 999.4 1000.2 994.2 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.7 89.0 91.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 20-25 20-25 25-30 20-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) 300 270 245 245 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-10 8-10 10-12 12-15 SWELL DIRECTION: W W WSW WSW SALINITY(PSU): 33.803 33.785 33.70 33.686 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 0.269 0.207 -0.865 -1.463 VISIBILITY (NM): 10-12 Good 6-8 5-6 CLOUDS (%): Clear Mostly clear 90% 95% SEA STATE: 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 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: 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 384,500 Remarks: Our progress is good but many people are suffering from a good case of the flu. This includes the Master, Chief Engineer, the Lead Chief, the MPC and several scientists. Needless to say it has been fairly quiet in the passageways of the NBP. Shepherd sends From: mpc [MPC.NBP@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 5:38 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 24 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 24 July, 2001 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 54*31S 55*35'S 56*34'S 57*33'S LONG: 65*02'W 65*12'W 65*35'W 66*00'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +3.8 +3.0 +4.5 +2.7 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1015.6 1011.8 1007.7 1005.3 REL HUMIDITY (%): 75.0 83.0 87.0 84.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 23-25 8-10 20-25 20-30 WIND DIRECTION (T) 315 315 277 275 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 8-10 8-12 10-12 10-12 SWELL DIRECTION: 315 SSW W 250 SALINITY(PSU): 32.196 34.143 34.101 34.085 SEA SURF TEMP(C): 5.2 4.4 4.8 3.4 VISIBILITY (NM): 10+ Unrestricted 6-8 Unrestricted CLOUDS (%): Clear Clear 60% 25% SEA STATE: 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 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: 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% 2@80% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 392,400 Remarks: All is well on the NBP. We are making 10-11 knots and enjoying a relatively smooth Drake crossing. Shepherd Sends From: mpc [MPC.NBP@nbp.polar.org] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 5:32 AM To: mo-sitrep@polar.org; MPC LMG; cayettea@spawar.navy.mil Subject: NBP Sitrep 23 July, 2001 R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER DAILY SITUATION REPORT GMT DATE: 23-Jul-01 Performance Metric: SS GMT TIME: 0000 0600 1200 1800 LOCAL TIME: 2000 0200 0800 1400 POSITION LAT: 52*23'S 52*55' 53*44'S LONG: 69*22'W 67*44'W 66*22'W WEATHER: TEMPERATURE (C): +1.4 +2.2 +4.2 AIR PRESSURE(MB): 1024.4 1021.5 1018.5 REL HUMIDITY (%): 87.0 91.0 82.0 WIND SPEED (KN): 10 12-15 20-22 WIND DIRECTION (T) 315 300 305 SWELL HEIGHT (ft): 0 0 4-5 SWELL DIRECTION: 0 0 NNW SALINITY(PSU): N/A N/A N/A SEA SURF TEMP(C): N/A N/A N/A VISIBILITY (NM): Unrestricted 10+ Unrestricted CLOUDS (%): 0 clear clear SEA STATE: 1 2 3-4 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: 4@100% 2@80% 2@80% FUEL ON BOARD (@ 0000): 400,500 Remarks: The R/V NATHANIEL B. PALMER departed Punta Arenas at 22/1803LT (22/2203GMT) to begin cruise NBP01-04. On this cruise there are 29 scientists, 10 RPSC, and 24 ECO personnel for a total of 63 people on board. While transiting to the Pilot station, a short water test of the BIOMAPPER system was successfully made.