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2. Main research theme: |
| Studies on Arctic Ocean circulation linked to Arctic
climate system |
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3. Objectives: |
| The overarching goal is to prepare for global change
and to reduce uncertainties in forecasting, a substantial improvement
in our fundamental understanding of processes controlling variability
in Arctic climate systems; specifically: of shelf/basic interactions;
and inter-basin forcing of ice and water properties of land/ocean exchanges.
This cruise mainly focuses on the "water mass circulation" which establishes
proper condition for ice cover. Key water masses are Pacific Winter and
Summer Waters, Atlantic Mackenzie and Siberian River Waters, and Melt
Waters. |
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4. Outline of observation: |
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CTD and water samplings |
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Underway observations (XCTD, ADCP) |
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Mooring deployment and recovery |
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Multi-beam sonar |
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5. Main research area: |
| Arctic Ocean (Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Sea, Canada Basin)(exclude
the Russian EEZ) |
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6. Ports of call: |
Port of Departure : Dutch Harbor
(Arctic Ocean)
Returning port : Dutch Harbor |
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7. Cruise period: |
31 August 2004 - 11 October 2004(42 days)
The actual duration of field experiments north of the Bering Strait:
3 September 2004 - 8 October 2004 (36 days) |
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8. Chief scientist on board: |
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9. Contact person for questionnaire on this cruise: |
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10. Notes |
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36 bottles with 12 L Rossete sampler is
scheduled to be used. Basically, one cast at one station is planned. |
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We hope participations of geochemical teams
who focus on water mass circulation and mixing. |
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Ice condition strongly influences the schedule
of the cruise. |
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Basically no science station is planned in
the Bering Sea except underway observations. |
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