| Identifier |
2025-313-FA |
| Alternate names |
25BIM03 = WVR1; 25BIM04 = WVR2 |
| Purpose |
To collect 2025 pre-hurricane season bathymetry for Midnight Pass and Milton Pass that were recently created by the 2024 storms Helene and Milton. Updated bathymetry is needed to monitor geomorphological changes in the pass and track sediment distribution patterns. |
| Location |
Midnight Pass is located Siesta Key, FL; Milton Pass is located in Englewood, FL |
| Summary |
84.2 Km of single-beam bathymetry data collected. 12 Sound Velocity Profile (SVP) Casts taken. |
| Info derived |
Bathymetry x, y, z data points to create 2025 digital elevation models as well as being applied in other analysis |
| Comments |
Funding account = GX23MN00V02FL25 |
| Projects |
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| Platform |
| Personal Water Craft (Blue WVR2 - Chum) Blue WaveRunner; R/V Chum
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| Personal Water Craft (White WVR1 - Shark) White WaveRunner, R/V Shark
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| 22-ft Twin Vee (R/V G. Hill) This boat has a carrying capacity of up to 1500 pounds and up to 7 people and a shallow draft (9 inches empty). This boat's cat hull design results in a smoother ride in choppy water, at the expense of a slightly deeper draft. This boat is powered by two Yamaha 70hp motors.
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| Vehicles |
Ford F-250 Stone Grey
Ford F-350 Dually White (GSA)
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| Itinerary |
| Start |
Siesta Key, FL |
2025-06-24 |
| End |
Englewood, FL |
2025-06-26 |
| Days in the field |
3 |
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| Marine operations |
Yes |
