Field Activity Details for field activity K207PS

AKA: K0207PS

Other ID: K-2-07-PS

Status: Completed

Organization(s): USGS, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Funding Program(s): Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (ZP00AZZ)

Principal Investigator(s): Jessica Lacy

Affiliate Investigator(s):

Information Specialist(s): Jessica Lacy

Data Type(s): Environmental Data: CTD, Location-Elevation: Navigation, Sampling: Geology

Scientific Purpose/Goals: Investigate spatial variation in waves, influence of eelgrass on wave velocities, and response of eelgrass to waves. Investigate relative importance of waves and tidal currents to sediment resuspension near Possession Point.

Vehicle(s):

Start Port/Location: Edmonds

End Port/Location: Edmonds

Start Date: 2007-02-25

End Date: 2007-03-25

Equipment Used: CTD, GPS, clamshellgrab

Information to be Derived: Spatial variation in wave energy, influence of eelgrass on wave velocities, and response of eelgrass to waves. Relative importance of waves and tidal currents to sediment resuspension on an exposed Point in Puget Sound.

Summary of Activity and Data Gathered:

Staff: Joanne C. Ferreira, Dave Gonzales, Kevin O'Toole, Andrew Stevens, Hal Williams

Affiliate Staff:
Jamie Grover (USGS) - Boat Captain

Notes: Staff information imported from InfoBank
Jessie Lacy (USGS) - Chief Scientist
Jamie Grover (USGS) - Boat Captain
Andrew Stevens (USGS) - Oceanographer
Joanne Ferreira - Scientist
Kevin O'Toole (USGS) - Mechanical Technician
Hal Williams (USGS) - Mechanical Technician
Dave Gonzales (USGS) - Electronic Technician

Location:

Washington

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