Field Activity Details for field activity W201WA

AKA: none

Other ID: W-2-01-WA,GHWEX2

Status: Completed

Organization(s): USGS, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Washington Deparment of Ecology, University of Deleware

Funding Program(s): Coastal Change Hazards (MU051), Southwest Washington Coastal Erosion Study (MU274)

Principal Investigator(s): Guy Gelfenbaum, Peter Ruggiero

Affiliate Investigator(s):

Information Specialist(s): Laura Kerr

Data Type(s): Location-Elevation: Navigation, Sampling: Geology, Sonar: Single Beam

Scientific Purpose/Goals: To study the conditions that transport sediment back on to the beaches near Grays Harbor, Washington. Collection of nearshore bathymetry using a second generation coastal profiling system. Collection of beach morphology data using a 6-wheeled amphibious buggy equipped with GPS and also a backpack mounted GPS system. Collection of surface sediment grab samples.

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Start Port/Location: Ocean Shores, WA

End Port/Location: Ocean Shores, WA

Start Date: 2001-05-06

End Date: 2001-08-10

Equipment Used: echosounder, landgrab, VanVeengrab, GPS, clamshellgrab

Information to be Derived: Nearshore bathymetry, beach morphology, grain size

Summary of Activity and Data Gathered: Nearshore bathymetry and beach morphology data were collected in conjunction oceanographic data during the summer of 2001. Bathymetry data were collected monthly at Ocean Shores, WA. Morphology data were collected weekly at Ocean Shores, WA. Surface sediment samples were collected in both the nearshore and on the beach. Oceanographic data have usgs activity id t1-01-w

Staff: Michael Boyle, Laura Kerr

Affiliate Staff:
Etienne Kingsley (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
George Kaminsky (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Sarah Haque (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Diana McCandless (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Martin Buijsman (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Fred Beckey (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection

Notes: Second Generation Coastal Profiling System (specially equipped Waverunners), Clammer (a six-wheel drive amphibious all-terrain vehical), and backpack mounted GPS.

Staff information imported from InfoBank
Peter Ruggiero (USGS Western Region) - Chief Scientist
Guy Gelfenbaum (USGS Western Region) - Chief Scientist
David Thompson (University of Delaware) - Data Collection
Etienne Kingsley (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Laura Kerr (Information Specialist, USGS Western Region) - Data Collection
Mike Boyle (USGS Western Region) - Electronic Technician
George Kaminsky (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Sarah Haque (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Diana McCandless (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Martin Buijsman (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection
Fred Beckey (Washington State Dept. of Ecology) - Data Collection

Location:

Ebb-tidal Shoal

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