Conduct long-term monitoring of currents, sediment transport, and physical/chemical characteristics of sediments in western Massachusetts Bay. LNB Buoy: 42d22.63N, 70d47.07W. Tripod 396. LNB Buoy: 42d22.61N, 70d46.96W. Subsurface Moorings 3971 and 3972 (2 VMCM, Seacat). LNB Buoy: 42d22.63N, 70d47.07W. Tripod 4001. LNB Buoy: 42d22.6092N, 70d46.9614W. Subsurface 4011 and 4012 (2 VMCM, 3 Seacat).
Location
Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, United States, North America, North Atlantic,
Summary
Moorings recovered: 2 (#396 and 397 deployed FA 92002 WHITE HEATH Feb. 11-12, 1992). Moorings deployed: 2 (#400 and 401 recovered FA 92026 WHITE HEATH Oct. 20-21, 1992).
Info derived
Time series data; Samples and chemical analysis; Suspended sediment concentrations;
Comments
Currents and sediment transport measurements will be made with moored equipment. Information derived from pre-field activity report and mooring log. Original Center People field contained: Mike Bothner, Marinna Martini, Chuck Mason, Carol Parmenter, Craig Peters, Richard Rendigs, William Strahle.
