(1) Define the geology and shallow structure of eastern Long Island Sound; (2) determine the geologic framework and Quaternary development of the study area; (3) identify and map potential geologic hazards; and (4) test the 300 J pressurized minisparker across Block Island Sound and compare records with Uniboom records from ASTERIAS 81-2, Block Island Sound cruise, September 1982.
Location
Block Island Sound;
Summary
Despite numerous equipment failures during the first 4 days of the survey, the Uniboom data were very good (excellent resolution and good penetration) except in areas underlain by gas which attenuated the signal. Sidescan sonar records were satisfactory. Records collected in Block Island Sound using the minisparker system were compared to former Uniboom records. The sparker records were found to be inferior in resolution and penetration. Minisparker: 43 km; Uniboom: 677 km; Sidescan sonar: 511 km.
Info derived
Sea floor map; Morphology;
Comments
Original Center People field contained: Sally Wood Needell, Chief Scientist; Jack Connell, Electronics Technician. Original Submitted By field contained: Sally Wood Needell.
Project = New England Coastal Geology, New England Coastal Geology
