V3 sitrep – Sunday, 11 February 2007

Information

Vessel:

Aurora Australis

Report (sitrep) ID:

17742

Universal time (UTC):

03:33

Australian time (AEST):

14:33

Position:

45° 33′ S, 153° 10′ E

Heading:

296.7

Speed:

0.0 kn

Distance in last 24 hours:

59 NM

Weather conditions:

Sunny breaks this morning, now overcast 7/8. Wind is 12.4 Knots at 192

Air temperature:

11.7 °C

Sea conditions:

1-2m gently confused seas

Sea temperature:

13.8 °C

Comments

Completed Stations 14, 15 and 16 last night. At each station we deployed a CTD cast to 1000m to help determine the optimal location for process station 3. Underway data between the stations help map out the variations in surface properties. A CTD cast at 45 30 S and 153 12 E confirmed we were at the location for process station 3. This morning the P, I, and G drifting traps were deployed, followed by a NIWA cast, a CTD to 400m, the FRRF, Catax, snatchers and ring nets. A second NIWA cast is now in the water. We expect to remain at this location (following the drift of the
traps) for three days. Feels like a spa town with everyone outside enjoying the nice weather and calm seas.

Regards
Vicky & Karin

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