Reconnaissance/ground truthing in support of a study that seeks to investigate the past evolution of the Pinellas barrier islands using computer models informed by geology from field sites, including Anclote Key, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, Mullet Key, and Cabbage Key.
Location
Pinellas County, Florida Gulf coast, US
Summary
Ground truth of planned core sites and GPR lines. Updated GPS positions of target core locations using handheld Garmin GPS. See 2021-308-FA for additional information.
Info derived
Availability of survey benchmarks, access, terrain types, visual geomorphology
22-ft Twin Vee
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.
