Archive for October 6th, 2008

Position Report – Monday 6th October 2008

1200 BST/ 1100 GMT

49 23′N 011 16′W – 191 nm WxS from Bishop Rock

CMG 264 T, Av Spd  11.46kts, G.Av S  10.68kts, Wind  SSW 5, Air Temp 15.6C, Sea Temp 14.5C, Baro 1002.6mb

Overcast with occasional breaks. Fog through late morning into early p.m. Visibility mainly moderate to good, reduced to poor in fog. Moderate seas, low SW’ly swell. Pitching easily, occ’ly  mod’ly

Acoustic trials: continued good progress made with Synchronising of Acoustic equipment for specific Science disciplines.

0425-0710 : CTD 134m (x2)

1242-1410 : CTD (500m), Optics Rig (180m)

Posted by: Kelly-Marie Davidson on Monday, 6th Oct, 2008