After another hearty breakfast, Watch Group 2 gathered to observe the deployments of the second and third KOD1 transponders, waiting attentively for the float pack to resurface from its journey to the ocean floor after each deployment.
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| Science crew watching the bosun, deckhands, and technicians deploy transponder KOD1-B(2) and float pack. [PC: Behnaz Hosseini]. |
The science crew commemorated the success of the first complete triad site deployment of the expedition with a group photo on the aftdeck.
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| Group photo of the science crew (including PIs, engineers, and graduate students) on the aftdeck. [PC: Kyle Gronewold]. |
The group photo was followed by a science meeting in which Dr. Andy Newman gave an overview of the seafloor geodetic instrument pool (SGIP) as well as the long-term goals and broader impacts of this research expedition. More presentations from PIs, engineers, and graduate students will follow during the remainder of the expedition, so stay tuned!
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| Dr. Andy Newman giving a brief lecture on seafloor geodetic instrument pool, as well as the long-term goals and broader impacts of the research expedition. [PC: Behnaz Hosseini]. |
Working through some minor electronic issues this morning, the amazing crew of the Sikuliaq were able to deploy the CTD sensor into the ocean. The conductivity-temperature-depth data collected by this sensor allow us to derive a sound speed profile of the water column in the region of the transponder.
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| One of the Marine Technicians, Sarah Gisler, preparing the CDT sensor for deployment. [PC: Behnaz Hosseini]. |
We were welcomed to the Mess Hall tonight by the sight of a magnificent feast--Kobe beef steaks with chimichurri sauce, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. To say that the Sikuliaq treats its passengers well is an understatement.
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| A snapshot of just one of our many delicious meals on the R/V Sikuliaq. Big thanks to the Galley staff! |
Passing time on the 10 hour transit to the next deployment site, Watch Group 2 enjoyed a game of ping pong before settling back into the next couple hours of work.
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| Two graduate students on the science crew, Behnaz Hosseini and Stefan Kildal-Brandt, take a work break to square off in a game of ping-pong with Yinchu Li as the referee. [PC: Yinchu Li]. |
Until next time, Watch Group 2 signing off.
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