2007 Research Campaigns

Research campaigns are based on University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) vessels and an integral part of SATURN.

2007 CMOP Research Campaigns

April 04-06, 2007
Ship: R/V Wecoma
Chief Scientist: Murray Levine
Purpose: Deployment of the SATURN shelf station.
Web: April Campaign

June 5, 2007
Ship: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
Purpose: Develop a protocol for chasing the ETM and salt wedge; gather requirements for products to support these activities.
Web: ETM Chase Practice Cruise

June 14, 2007
Ship: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
Purpose: Test the protocol for chasing the ETM and salt wedge; collect samples to support summer research projects for REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) students.
Web: ETM Chase REU Cruise

July 17, 2007
Ship: R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Bill Howe
Purpose: Refine and test the protocol for chasing the ETM and salinity intrusion; collect more samples for REU student research projects.
Web: ETM Chase REU Cruise

August 14 - Sept. 10, 2007
Ships: R/V Wecoma, R/V Barnes, and R/V Forerunner
Chief Scientist: Antonio Baptista (Coordination), Byron Crump (Wecoma), Lydie Herfort (Barnes), Curtis Roegner (Forerunner)
Purpose: Multi-platform campaign allowed for high-density sampling of the Columbia River, estuary, plume and coastal zone.
Web: Multi-platform Campaign

November 01-19, 2007
Ship: R/V Wecoma
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
Purpose: Provide first look at winter conditions in the CMOP region and established a baseline sampling program that continues through all future CMOP field campaigns.
Web: November Campaign