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Atlantic MAP-CO2 Buoy

This is an account of the most recent activities concerning the deployment of the NOAA/PMEL-engineered Map-CO2 Buoy, as well as an account of the maintenance activities. This buoy is destined to be moored near the NOAA/AOML-engineered ICON/CREWS pylon (http://lppr1-log.blogspot.com) at La Parguera, Puerto Rico.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Bottom Type, Shallow


Image shows typical bottom substrate where bottom anchor (railroad wheel?) will be positioned, in 16' of water, at the end of the shallow leg of buoy moorings. The material is loose, with no hard bottom within finger-poking distance below the surface. Photo (click to enlarge) by Derek Manzello.
Posted by Jim Hendee at 9:00 PM
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Blog Archive

  • ►  2009 (19)
    • ►  January (19)
      • The Team at La Parguera
      • MAP-CO2 Buoy Installed
      • Tightening the Lines
      • Second Wheel Dropped
      • Under the Hood
      • Wheel Two On the Way
      • Lifting the Wheel and Bag Assembly
      • Getting Railroad Wheels Ready
      • Headin' In
      • Headin' Out
      • Noah Explains
      • Close-up of Buoy Interior
      • Buoy Exterior
      • Buoy Touchdown at La Parguera
      • Francisco Coordinates
      • Iguanas Break for Brunch
      • Fine-tuning Plans
      • Planning at the Dock
      • Arrival at the Island
  • ▼  2008 (8)
    • ►  August (4)
      • Proposed Site: Summary
      • Possible Alternate Site
      • Aerial View of Site, Enrique Island
      • Aerial View of Site, Region
    • ▼  July (3)
      • Bottom Type, Shallow
      • Bottom Type, Deep
      • Dwight Picks the Spot
    • ►  March (1)
      • Atlantic MAP-CO2 Buoy Logistics Begin