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.
Description
Washington State Department of Ecology,University of Delaware,United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California. Chief Scientists: Peter Ruggiero, Guy Gelfenbaum. Bathymetric and Geological data (echosounder, landgrab, VanVeengrab, GPS) of field activity W-2-01-WA in Grays Harbor, Washington, Ebb-tidal Shoal from 05/06/2001 to 08/10/2001
Location
Ebb-tidal Shoal
Summary
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
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
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
