R/V Oceanus, Voyage #438 (OC438)
5 September 2007 - 5 September 2007
Woods Hole, MA - Woods Hole, MA


The main scientific research objective is to: (1) deploy a surface mooring near the Martha's Vineyard Coastal Observatory, (2) examine the  performance of a new radar enhancer by steaming away from the buoy when  enhancer is on and off, and (3) verify operation of the wave-measurement  instrument on the buoy after deployment by confirming receipt of valid  satellite telemetry messages.  The primary purpose of the mooring  deployment is to test and calibrate a new sensor for measurement of  surface waves from a surface buoy.  


The planned activities include a mooring deployment and radar return evaluation. The operations area will be off of the south coast of  Martha's Vineyard in the vicinity of 41°19'42.44"N, 70°33'21.76"W.  


Scientific personnel:
Dr. John Thomas Farrar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Chief 
Scientist
Mr. Jeffrey Lord, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Mr. Sean Whelan, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ms. Stephanie Murphy, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Mr. Aaron Gouveia, Cape Cod Times
Mr. Paul Blackmore, Cape Cod Times
Mr. David Fisichella, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Mr. John J. Akens, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution