Archive for October 5th, 2008
Position Report – Sunday 5th October
1200 BST/ 1100 GMT
49 46′N 004 59′W – 14 nm SE from Lizard Point
Co Var, Av Spd 7.25kts, G.Av S 10.3 kts, Wind SSW 7 (SW gale gusting 50+kts overnight), Air Temp 14.3C, Sea Temp 13.6C, Baro 998.9mb
Overcast with frequent rain showers through night. Visibility mainly moderate to good, reduced to moderate, occ’ly poor, in showers. Rough seas, moderate/heavy short SW’ly swell . V/l pitching moderately, occ’ly heavily at reduced power. Frequent heavy spray for’d. No science Station work undertaken today due to poor weather.
Acoustic trials conducted through 4th; good progress made with Synchronising of Acoustic equipment for specific Science disciplines.
Posted by: Kelly-Marie Davidson on Sunday, 5th Oct, 2008