FINAL PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

7 February 2001

**NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN**

**Cruise RB-01-02**

**ACE-Asia**

14 March -- 20 April 2001

**Chief Scientist**

Timothy S. Bates

NOAA/Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

Ocean Climate Research Division

7600 Sand Point Way, NE

Seattle, Washington 98115

ENDORSEMENTS:

[/S/ ***Eddie N. Bernard*** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dr. Eddie N. Bernard RADM Nicholas A. Prahl, NOAA

Director, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory Director, Marine
Operations Center

Seattle, WA 98115 Norfolk, VA 23510

**NOAA RESEARCH CRUISE ACE-Asia**

## Atmospheric Aerosols and Climate Change

**[Participating Organizations]{.underline}:**

# NOAA Pacific Marine Environ. Lab., Seattle, WA (PMEL) NOAA SHIP: Ronald H. Brown

University of Washington, Seattle, WA (UW) Cruise No: RB-01-02

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (NPGS) Area: NW Pacific Ocean

Joint Institute Study Atmosphere Ocean, Seattle, WA (JISAO) Yellow Sea,
East China Sea

Inst. for Tropospheric Research, Leipzig, Germany (IfT) Itinerary:

University of California, Riverside, CA (UCR) d. Honolulu 14 Mar 2001

University of Maryland, College Park, MD (UMD) a. Yokosuka 20 Apr 2001

University of Miami, Miami, FL (UM)

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ (PU)

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (GIT)

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA (SIO)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (RU)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (ASU)

University of Illinois, Urbana, IL (UI)

Academia Sinica & National Central University, Taiwan (AS)

University of California, Davis, CA (UCD)

Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (HU)

Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, NY (BNL)

NASA, Langley, VA (NASA-L)

Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Moscow, Russia (SIOM)

Ocean University of Qingdao, China (UQ)

Finnish Institute Marine Research, Helsinki, Finland (FIMR)

Nagoya Univeristy, Nagoya, Japan (NU)

Takai Univeristy, Shizuoka, Japan (TU)

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (UWI)

ANSTO, Menai, NSW, Australia (ANSTO)

**[Cruise Description and Objectives]{.underline}:**

ACE-Asia is the fourth in a series of experiments, organized under the
International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) Program, designed to
quantify the spatial and vertical distribution of aerosol properties,
the processes controlling their formation, evolution and fate, and the
column integrated clear-sky radiative effect of the aerosol. The
ACE-Asia intensive field study in March/April 2001 will involve
coordinated measurements aboard *NOAA SHIP* *Ronald H. Brown*, three
aircraft, satellites, and ground stations by investigators from many
countries.

Measurements aboard *Ronald H. Brown* will be conducted continuously
while the ship is in transit and on CTD-Optics stations. The ship will
stop daily during the SeaWiFS overpass (approximately noon) and in
cloud-free conditions during AVHRR (mid-afternoon) and/or Terra
overpasses (mid-morning) to sample the upper water column. Measurements
include:

\--atmospheric measurements of aerosol physical, optical and hygroscopic
properties, size resolved aerosol chemical composition including major
anions and cations, mineral dust, and organic and elemental carbon,
total condensation nuclei population, aerosol optical depth,
dimethylsulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
hydrocarbons, radon, ozone, and lidar measurements of aerosol
backscatter

\--routine weather observations (air temperature, dew point temperature,
wind speed and direction, barometric pressure and light levels at
several spectra), and rawindsonde balloon launches for atmospheric
temperature, dew point and winds,

\--surface seawater measurements of dimethylsulfide, pCO2, chlorophyll,
salinity, and temperature,

\--water leaving radiance, solar irradiance, diffuse sky radiance

\--satellite observations of aerosol optical depth, aerosol number/size,
ocean color.

\--CTD/optical casts for up and downwelling radiance, PAR, fluorescence,
transmisivity.

\--CTD/rosette casts for chlorophyll, pigments, total absorption of
suspended material.

Ship Operations Contact: Scientific Operations Contact:

CDR Jon Rix (757-441-6842) Timothy Bates (206-526-6248)
bates@pmel.noaa.gov

<Jon.E.Rix@noaa.gov> (fax 757-441-6495) LT Carrie Hadden (206-526-4485)

NOAA/MOA NOAA/PMEL (R/PM)

439 West York Street 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Bldg. 3

Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Seattle, WA 98115

**1.0 SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES**

Atmospheric aerosol particles affect the Earth\'s radiative balance
directly by scattering or absorbing light, and indirectly by acting as
cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), thereby influencing the albedo and
life-time of clouds. At this time, tropospheric aerosols pose one of the
largest uncertainties in model calculations of the climate forcing due
to man-made changes in the composition of the atmosphere (IPCC, 1996).
Accurately quantifying the direct and indirect effect of anthropogenic
aerosols on the radiative forcing of climate requires an integrated
research program (NRC, 1996) that includes:

-   in-situ measurements covering a globally representative range of
    natural and anthropogenically perturbed environments to determine
    the chemical, physical, and radiative properties of the major
    aerosol types, the relationships among these properties and the
    processes controlling them,

-   satellite observations to quantify the temporally and spatially
    varying aerosol distributions, and

-   chemical transport and radiative transfer models to calculate
    radiative forcing by aerosols and to provide a prognostic analysis
    of future radiative forcing and climate response under various
    emission scenarios.

The International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Program (IGAC) has
organized a series of Aerosol Characterization Experiments (ACE) that
integrate in-situ measurements, satellite observations, and models to
reduce the uncertainty in calculations of the climate forcing due to
aerosol particles. ACE-Asia is the fourth in this series of experiments
and consists of three focused components in the 2000-2004 timeframe:

1.  In-situ and column integrated measurements at a **network of ground
    stations** will quantify the chemical, physical and radiative
    **properties of aerosols** in the ACE-Asia study area and assess
    their spatial and temporal (seasonal and inter-annual) variability
    (2000-2004).

2.  An **intensive field study** (the purpose of this NOAA Research
    Cruise) will be used to quantify the spatial and vertical
    distribution of **aerosol properties, the processes** controlling
    their formation, evolution and fate, and the **column integrated
    clear-sky radiative effect** of the aerosol (March through April,
    2001).

3.  Focused intensive experiments will quantify **the effect of clouds
    on aerosol properties and the effect of aerosols on cloud properties
    (indirect aerosol effect)** (Spring 2001 and Spring 2003).

The intensive field study in March/April 2001 will involve NOAA SHIP
Ronald H. Brown, three aircraft, satellites, and surface observations by
investigators from many countries. The project has three overall
scientific objectives:

-   Objective 1. Determine the physical, chemical, and radiative
    properties of the major aerosol types in the Eastern Asia and
    Northwest Pacific region and investigate the relationships among
    these properties.

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-   Objective 2. Quantify the interactions between aerosols and
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-   Objective 3. Quantify the physical and chemical processes
    controlling the evolution of the major aerosol types and in
    particular of their physical, chemical, and radiative properties.

Further information about ACE-Asia can be found on the Project Website
(saga.pmel.noaa.gov/aceasia/).

**2.0 PERSONNEL**

[2.1 Chief Scientist]{.underline}

Dr. Timothy Bates (PMEL)

The Chief Scientist is authorized to alter the scientific portion of
this cruise plan with the concurrence of the Commanding Officer,
provided that the proposed changes will not: (1) jeopardize the safety
of the personnel or the ship; (2) exceed the allotted time for the
cruise; (3) result in undue additional expense; or (4) change the
general intent of the cruise.

[2.2 Participating Scientists]{.underline}

[Name Gender Nationality Affiliation]{.underline}

1.  Dr. Timothy Bates M USA PMEL

2.  Dr. James Johnson M USA JISAO/PMEL

3.  Mr. Derek Coffman M USA JISAO/PMEL

4.  Dr. Theresa Miller F USA JISAO/PMEL

5.  Mr. Drew Hamilton M USA JISAO/PMEL

6.  Dr. Dave Covert M USA UW

7.  Mr. Andreas Massling M Germany IfT

8.  Mr. Andreas Nowak M Germany IfT

9.  Mr. Stephan Leinert M Germany IfT

10. Dr. Christian Carrico M USA GIT, UI

11. Dr. Sergio Guazzotti M Argentina UCR

12. Mr. David Sodeman M USA UCR

13. Ms. Monica Rivera F USA PU

14. Mr. Ho-Jin Lim M S. Korea RU

15. Mr. Yoshihisa Mino M. Japan NU

16. Dr. Robert Frouin M USA SIO

17. Mr. David Bates M USA UMD/UM

18. Mr. Kevin Maillet M USA UM

19. Dr. Piotr Flatau M Poland SIO

20. Mr. Krzysztof Markowicz M Poland SIO

21. Dr. Wenying Su F China NASA-Langley

22. Dr. Greg Mitchell M USA SIO

23. Mr. Scott Storms M USA SIO

24. Dr. Oleg Kopelevitch M Russia SIOM

25. Dr. Haili Wang M China UQ

26. Dr. Mika Raateoja M Finland FIMR

27. Mr. Tomohiro Horiuchi M Japan TU

28. Dr. Michihiro Mochida M Japan HU

29. Mr. Tai-Hua Chou M Taiwan NCU, AS

30. Ms. Susan Carty F USA NOAA

**3.0 SCHEDULE**

The ACE-Asia *Ronald H. Brown* Research Cruise will depart Honolulu,
Hawaii on March 14, 2001 and arrive in Yokosuka, Japan on April 20,
2001. A tentative cruise track and waypoint list are shown in Appendices
A and B. The transect across the Pacific may be adjusted depending on
the meteorological flow patterns from Asia and the cloud cover.
Operations after the first week of the cruise will be coordinated daily
with the ACE-Asia aircraft and ground stations. During the cruise, the
ship will hold station (12-24 hours) alongside ground stations at
Hachijo Island (Hatizyo Sima), Amami-O Sima, and Kosan, Cheju Island
(JeJu Do) for measurement intercomparisons.

Each science group aboard *Ronald H. Brown* will send an email status
report of their measurements to the Chief Scientist by 0600 LT each
morning. The Chief Scientist will prepare a report for the ACE-Asia
Operations Center by 0700 each morning. This report will need to be sent
from the ship in the email transmission at 0700 LT (0800 LT when the
C-130 is not flying) to be available for the daily planning meeting at
the operations center in Iwakuni, Japan. The scientific party aboard
*Ronald H. Brown* will meet at 0800 daily to discuss the plan of the
day. An update from the operations center will be sent to the ship via
email at approximately 1700 JST and will be posted on the ship's
ACE-Asia web page.

**4.0 OPERATIONS**

[4.1 Underway Measurements]{.underline}

The following continuous measurements will be made aboard RONALD H.
BROWN during transit and while on station:

1)  In-situ aerosol measurements:

    a.  Chemical:

        i.  Size resolved chemical sampling for inorganic ions, mineral
            dust, and total and organic carbon. (2 and 7 stage
            Berner-type impactors at 55%RH, Quinn, PMEL)

        ii. Single particle analysis by mass spectrometry (Prather, UC
            Riverside)

        iii. Sub-micron (55% RH) organic carbon functional groups using
             FTIR (Turpin, Rutgers & Russell, Princeton)

        iv. Single particle organic carbon functional groups using PIXE
            streaker with X-ray analysis (Russell, Princeton)

        v.  Fast (1hr) submicron (55% RH) OC/EC (Turpin, Rutgers)

        vi. Size resolved chemical sampling for hydrogen (organic
            surrogate for mass closure) and speciated organics with LDI
            TOF/MS (3 stage drum sampler at 55% RH, Cahill & Perry, UC
            Davis)

        vii. Size distributions of mass (beta gauge), optical
             absorption - 9 wavelengths, elements Na to Zr: heavy metals
             (8 stage drum sampler at 55% RH, Cahill & Perry, UC Davis)

        viii. Single particle analysis with SEM and TEM (Anderson,
              Arizona State)

        ix. Organic speciation with GCMS (Schauer, Univ. Wisconsin)

        x.  Lipid class compounds (dicarboxylic acids,hydrocarbons,
            fatty acids, alcohols, etc.) with GC and GCMS (Kawamura,
            Hokkaido University)

    b.  Physical and optical:

        i.  Number size distribution from 5 to 10,000 nm diameter using
            twin DMPS and APS system at 55% RH (Covert, UW & Bates,
            PMEL).

        ii. Number size distribution from 5 to 10,000 nm diameter using
            twin DMPS and APS system at \<10% RH (Wiedensohler, IfT).

        iii. Number size distribution from 20 to 10,000 nm diameter
             using DMPS and APS system at 10, 30, 55, 75, and 90% RH
             (Wiedensohler, IfT).

        iv. Size resolved mass (gravimetric) size distribution (2 and 7
            stage Berner-type impactors at 55% RH, Quinn, PMEL).

        v.  Total particle number (TSI 3010, 3025) (Covert, UW & Bates,
            PMEL)

        vi. Total and sub-micron (55% RH) light scattering and
            backscattering by aerosols at 3 wavelengths (Quinn, PMEL)

        vii. Total and sub-micron (55% RH) light absorption by aerosols
             at 550 nm (Quinn, PMEL)

        viii. Aerosol hygroscopic growth of particles with diameters
              between 50-250 nm (H-TDMA) (Covert, UW)

        ix. Aerosol hygroscopic growth of particles with diameters
            between 700-1200 nm (H-DMA/APS) (Wiedensohler, IfT)

        x.  Total and sub-micron (55% RH) light scattering and
            backscattering by aerosols at 3 wavelengths while scanning
            RH for increasing and decreasing conditions (fRH) (Rood,
            Univ. Ill.)

2)  Column measurements:

    a.  Aerosol optical thickness using Microtops sunphotometers (Quinn,
        PMEL)

    b.  LIDAR measurements of aerosol vertical distribution (Welton, U.
        MD)

    c.  Water leaving radiance and aerosol optical thickness in 11
        spectral bands (SIMBAD, Frouin, SIO)

    d.  Water leaving radiance in 18 spectral bands (SP1A spectral
        photometer, Su, NASA-Langley)

    e.  Aerosol optical thickness, single scattering albedo in the
        visible and near-infrared and aerosol size distribution with a
        PREDE sunphotometer-skyradiometer (Frouin, SIO)

    f.  Aerosol optical thickness with Microtops sunphotometers (Frouin,
        SIO)

    g.  Direct-beam normal irradiance, diffuse irradiance, total
        irradiance, aerosol optical thickness (fast-rotating shadowband
        radiometer, Miller & Reynolds, BNL)

    h.  Sky images and cloud fraction (total sky imager, Miller &
        Reynolds, BNL)

    i.  Kipp & Zonen Pyranometer (Global on Gymbals): Two; one broad
        band and one filtered for visible.   BSI-Photo-Diode radiometer
        (with 5 channels) : One global on Gymbal. An ASD spectral
        radiometer (global) (Flatau, SIO)

    j.  Satellite observations of aerosol optical depth and aerosol
        number/size using shipboard retrieval of AVHRR and SeaWiFS
        imagery (Johnson, PMEL & Durkee, NPGS)

3)  Trace gases

    a.  Ozone, CO (Johnson, PMEL)

    b.  Radon (Johnson, PMEL & Zahorowski, ANSTO)

    c.  DMS, SO2 (Bates, PMEL

    d.  NMHC (Tai Chen, Academia Sinica)

    e.  CO2 (Feely, PMEL & Wanninkhof, AOML)

4)  Seawater measurements

    a.  DMS (Bates, PMEL)

    b.  SST, salinity (PMEL)

    c.  pCO2, chlorophyll, oxygen (Feely, PMEL & Wanninkhof, AOML)

5)  Meteorological measurements

    a.  Surface meteorological data (Johnson, PMEL)

Air samples will be collected using equipment mounted on the forward
part of the 02 level. A mast will extend approximately 8 meters above
the deck for air sampling lines. Additional air sampling lines will run
from this location to the oceanographic laboratories and laboratory van
(Al Van) on 01 level port side.

Radiometers will be mounted on the AOML bow tower.

Ship and scientific personnel must constantly be aware of potential
sample contamination. Work activities forward of the main stack must be
secured during sampling operations. This includes the bow, boat deck
forward of the stack, bridge deck and flying bridge. The scientists on
watch must be notified of any change in ship course or speed that will
move the relative wind abaft the ship\'s beam or if anyone needs access
to the bow. The scientists on watch should also be notified when the
ship enters a rain squall and when the rain subsides.

Continuous water sampling will be made from the ship\'s bow intake
system. This system must be capable of delivering 75 liters per minute
through the main deck piping. Seawater will be drawn off this line to
the Al Van on 01 level port side and the sea/air CO2 equilibrator in the
hydro lab. Care must be taken to prevent contamination from smoke,
solvent, cleaning solutions, etc.

[4.2 Station Measurements]{.underline}

b.  Ocean spectral (uv-visible) reflectance, spectral backscattering
    coefficients, spectral beam attenuation coefficients, ocean particle
    size distribution (Mitchell, SIO)

c.  Microscopic phytoplankton counts, phytoplankton pigments
    (fluorometric chlorophyll, HPLC pigments), and particle and soluble
    spectral absorption coefficients, from CTD samples (Mitchell, SIO)

d.  Microscopic zooplankton speciation from net tows (Mitchell, SIO)

[4.3 Station Operations]{.underline}

A CTD/optics (SIO CTD deployed from stern A-frame) cast and a
CTD/rosette (ship's system deployed from starboard side) cast will be
made each day at the time of the SeaWiFS satellite overpass. The ship
may need to reposition to ensure that the ship's HRPT antennae can view
SeaWiFS during direct broadcast near noon. On clear days an in-water
radiance distribution camera system (PRR-800) will be deployed from the
stern. This package is placed in the water and floated away, while
tethered, from the ship. We propose to deploy the PRR-800 and
CTD-rosette simultaneously as was done during Aerosols99 and INDOEX. The
MER optical package will be deployed after the PRR-800 and CTD-rosette
have returned to the deck. Atmospheric and surface seawater sampling
will continue while on station. The ship will remain headed into the
wind to prevent contamination from the ship\'s exhaust and vents. Again,
extreme care must be exercised to prevent contamination of the air
samples. The scientists on watch must be notified of any ship operation
that will move the relative wind abaft the ship\'s beam.

CTD operations will be conducted by the survey department and scientists
from SIO. Maximum cast depth for the CTD/rosette cast will be 300m with
most samples collected in the photic zone (6-8 depths). Water from the
rosette cast will be sampled for chlorophyll, HPLC pigments, and
absorption by total suspended matter. Some of the water collected will
be preserved to count the total number of phytoplankton.

An additional station will occur on cloud free days during the Terra
(mid-morning) or AVHRR (mid-afternoon) overpass.

Time permitting, plankton tows will be conducted at the conclusion of
the CTD casts. The plankton tows using a 1 m diameter net with a mesh
size of approximately 0.333 mm will be depth-integrated, oblique tows
down to 300m in the deep ocean. For shallow shelf stations, deployment
to \~20m above the bottom is desired. The ship speed should be slowed to
approximately 1.5 knots before deployment of the net. The net will be
deployed off the starboard side A-frame, using a 0.322 CTD conducting
cable winch, and a hydro-weight of 100-120 lbs. The conducting leads of
the cable will not be used. The net will be secured to the end of the
ship's 0.322 cable using a brass wire clamp (thumb screws to secure) and
the weight will be secured using a standard galvanized steel wire grip.
The weight and 0.322 block will be supplied by the ship. Both the CTD
and the net will be deployed via starboard A-frame but through separate
blocks, and using separate winches.

The hydro-weight should be deployed over the side while the person
conducting the tow is holding onto the ring net. The net can be dropped
into the water once the weight is below the surface and appears unlikely
to tangle in the net. The net will be deployed out at 40m/minute to a
maximum wire out of 425m. The wire angle should remain at approximately
45 degrees throughout the tow to ensure that the net reaches the
appropriate depth; ship speed may need to be modified to maintain this
wire angle. The person conducting the tow should monitor the distance
between the hull and the winch wire, and alert the OOD if it appears to
be close enough to risk tangling in the propeller. After waiting for 1
minute at depth the net will be retrieved at 20m/minute, until it
reaches the surface. The net will be rinsed down with seawater, and
brought aboard for preservation of the sample. The entire procedure will
require 35-45 minutes. Samples will be placed in pre-labeled sample jars
with ethanol. All aspects of this sampling will be coordinated by Greg
Mitchell's group. A member of the ship's crew will be required for winch
operations during the deployments.

[4.4 Balloon Launches]{.underline}

Atmospheric temperature, humidity and wind profiles will be obtained
from rawindsondes released up to four times per day at 0500, 1100, 1700
and 2300 UCT. The data from these launches will be sent by the ship to
the National Weather Service.

**5.0 FACILITIES**

[5.1 Equipment and capabilities to be provided by ship]{.underline}

The following systems and their associated support services are
essential to the cruise. Sufficient consumables, back-up units, and
on-site spare parts and technical support must be in place to assure
that operational interruptions are minimal. All measurement instruments
are expected to have current calibrations and all pertinent calibration
information shall be included in the data package.

1)  Navigational systems including high resolution GPS.

2)  CTD/rosette sampling system. The CTD system will be operated by
    ship\'s personnel. Specific requirements for this system are:

    1.  2 CTD capable winch systems with 500 meter depth capability,

    2.  1 Seabird 911 plus CTD unit with temperature and salinity
        sensors to be used as the backup CTD system for ACE-Asia

    3.  CTD stand and rosette,

    4.  Backup temperature and salinity sensor for PMEL Seabird plus CTD
        unit.

3)  Autosal Salinometer and salinity sample bottles.

4)  Thermosalinograph calibrated to within 0.1°C and 0.01 ppt.

5)  Dry compressed air (120 psi, 4 CFM) to the pump van and new Aero
    van. Power, water and telephone connections to vans (see section
    5.2).

6)  Continuously flowing seawater to the vans and equilibrator (minimum
    of 75 liters per minute).

7)  Laboratory/work space.

8)  Freezer space for air and seawater samples.

9)  Refrigerator space (10 cubic feet) for air samples (no chemicals).

10) Satellite receiving station.

11) Radiosonde deployment system.

12) Hood for use of solvents (dichloromethane).

[5.2 Equipment, capabilities and supplies provided by scientific
party]{.underline}

1)  Vans (van locations are shown in appendix D)

    a.  [Chemistry van (AL van)]{.underline}

> wt 10,000 lbs
>
> size 8\' X 20\'
>
> power 30 amps 480 v three phase
>
> location port side 01 level
>
> Needs freshwater and clean seawater lines and phone.
>
> Load in Hawaii Offload in Japan

b.  [Old Aerosol van]{.underline}

> wt 12,000 lbs
>
> size 8\' X 18\'
>
> power 50 amp 480 v three phase
>
> location port side 02 level
>
> Needs a phone.
>
> Load in Charleston, Offload in Victoria

c.  [New Aerosol van]{.underline}

> wt 12,000 lbs
>
> size 8\' X 20\'
>
> power 50 amp 480 v three phase
>
> location port side 02 level
>
> Needs phone, compressed air.
>
> Load in Hawaii, Offload in Japan

d.  [Pump/Lidar van]{.underline}

> wt 5,000 lbs
>
> size 7\' X 12\'
>
> power from aerosol van
>
> location aft of old aerosol van, 02 level
>
> Needs compressed air (120 psi/4 CFM).
>
> Load in Hawaii, Offload in Victoria

e.  [Spare parts/storage van,]{.underline}

> wt 12,000 lbs
>
> size 8\' X 20\'
>
> power none
>
> location port side, 01 level
>
> Load in Hawaii, Offload in Victoria

f.  [IfT van]{.underline}

> wt 15,000 lbs
>
> size 20\' x 8'
>
> power 50 amp 480 v three phase
>
> location starboard side, 02 level
>
> Needs phone, compressed air (120psi/2 CFM).
>
> Load in Hawaii, Offload in Japan

g.  [SIO isotope/filtration Van]{.underline}

> wt 4,000 lbs
>
> size 7.5' x 13.5\'
>
> power 480 v, 30 amp, single phase
>
> location Main deck port side of staging bay
>
> needs phone and fresh water

##### Loaded in San Diego, Offload in Victoria

2)  One Seabird 911 plus CTD unit to be used as the primary system. The
    system will include: stand, fish, cables, altimeter, rosette, deck
    unit, termination kit, and re-termination kit. If the backup system
    is needed, the ship's ET will need to perform the termination for
    the CTD.

3)  Twelve 10-L "Bullister" bottles.

4)  Air sampling equipment including pumps, flowmeters, filters, gas and
    aerosol analyzers, aerosol sizing instrumentations, condensation
    nuclei counters, radiometers and lidar.

5)  Chemical analysis instrumentation including gas chromatographs, ion
    chromatographs, and mass spectrometers.

6)  Chemical reagents, compressed, and liquid nitrogen. A complete
    listing of all chemicals to be brought onboard is included in
    Appendix C. Material Data Safety Sheets will be provided to ship
    before any chemicals are loaded.

7)  CTD/Optics winch (480 V, 20 amps, 4'x4' footprint, 3500 lbs) Wire on
    drum: Approx. 500-700 meters of .322 3-conducting, armored sea
    cable. SIO will provide a .322 block to hand from the A-frame for
    deployment.

8)  MER 2048/2041 optical package with integrated AC9, FRRF, Hydroscat,
    fluorometer, transmissometer. This package will be deployed off the
    A-frame using the SIO winch. The package will be stored in the
    staging bay between casts.

9)  PRR-800 free fall radiometer will require a small space on the aft
    starboard corner for deployment and cable storage. Approx. 4' x 4'.

10) SIO wet-lab equipment (two waist high (approx. 4\'x8\') tables are
    needed in this area, one on the forward wall next to the hood, and
    one on the port wall across from the sink area. Some of the
    instruments listed below will be secured to these tables).

    i.  PRR-800, MER 2048, Hydroscat and FRRF deckboxes, and associated
        computers

    ii. Cary spectrophotometer, integrating sphere and computer

    iii. Coulter Counter, Multisizer, and computer

    iv. Millipore Alpha-Q system for clean water

    v.  35 liter liquid nitrogen dewar

    vi. Spex Fluoromax spectrofluorometer and computer

11) Chest freezer for storing organic samples.

12) Rawindesondes, balloons and helium

13) PREDE radiometer to be mounted on 03 level forward.

> table mount about 2 x 3 x 1 m (1 m high)
>
> power 110v, 200 watts

14) Gimbal mounted whole sky camera (RADS) system to be mounted on 03
    level forward.

> Dimensions about 2 feet square.
>
> Power 110V, 10 amps.
>
> Data cable: 50 foot which needs to run to a computer.

15) Other consumable- i.e. pens, pencils, paper, data storage media,
    etc.

**6.0 DISPOSITION OF DATA AND REPORTS**

[6.1 Data responsibilities]{.underline}

The Chief Scientist is responsible for the disposition, feedback on data
quality, and archiving of data and specimens collected on board the ship
for the primary project. The Chief Scientist is also responsible for the
dissemination of copies of these data to participants on the cruise and
to any other requesters. The ship will assist in copying data and
reports insofar as facilities allow. The ship will provide the Chief
Scientist copies of the following data:

Sightings log (position, speed, course, distance upwind) of other
vessels

Autosal salinity analysis logs

Navigational log sheets (MOAs)

Weather observation sheets

Autosal calibration reports

Thermosalinograph calibration reports

CTD cast logs

CTD calibration reports

CTD data in ASCII format

Weather maps

SCS data tapes

The Chief Scientist will receive all original data gathered by the ship
for the primary and piggy-back projects, and this data transfer will be
documented on NOAA form 61-29 \"Letter Transmitting Data\". The Chief
Scientist in turn will furnish the ship a complete inventory listing of
all data gathered by the scientific party, detailing types and
quantities of data.

The Commanding Officer is responsible for all data collected for
ancillary projects until those data have been transferred to the
projects\' principal investigators or their designees. Data transfers
will be documented on NOAA Form 61-29. Copies of ancillary project data
will be provided to the Chief Scientist when requested. Reporting and
sending copies of ancillary data to NESDIS (ROSCOP) is the
responsibility of the program office sponsoring those projects.

[6.2 Ship operation evaluation report]{.underline}

A Ship Operations Evaluation Report will be completed by the Chief
Scientist and given to the Director, PMEL, for review and then forwarded
to OMAO.

[6.3 Foreign research clearance reports]{.underline}

A request for research clearance in foreign waters (Japan, China, S.
Korea) has been submitted by PMEL. Copies of clearances received will be
provided to the Operations Officer before departure. The Chief Scientist
is responsible for satisfying the post-cruise obligations associated
with diplomatic clearances to conduct research operations in foreign
waters. These obligations consist of (1) submitting a \"Preliminary
Cruise Report\" immediately following the completion of the cruise
involving the research in foreign waters (due at OMAO within 30 days);
and (2) ultimately meeting the commitments to submit data copies of the
primary project to the host foreign countries.

**7.0 ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROJECTS**

Any ancillary work done during this project will be accomplished with
the concurrence of the Chief Scientist and on a not-to-interfere basis
with the programs described in these instructions and in accordance with
the NOAA Fleet Standing Ancillary Instructions.

Personnel assigned to ancillary projects and participating in the
cruise, may be assigned additional scientific duties in support of the
project by the Chief Scientist.

Synoptic weather reports will be handled in accordance with NC
Instruction 3142D, SEAS Data Collection and Transmission Procedures.

Any additional work will be subordinate to the primary project and will
be accomplished only with the concurrence of the Chief Scientist and
Commanding Officer on a not-to-interfere basis.

**8.0 COMMUNICATIONS**

Per 1999 policy changes, the following applies:

The Chief Scientist or designated representative will have access to
ship\'s telecommunications systems on a cost-reimbursable basis. Where
possible, it is requested that direct payment (e.g. by credit card) be
used as opposed to after-the-fact reimbursement. Ship\'s systems
include:

\- INMARSAT-A, for high-speed data transmission, including FTP, and high
quality voice telephone communications. Costs range from \$7-\$15 per
minute for use of the service, and may be charged to credit card or
otherwise reimbursed. Phone numbers for ship\'s INMARSAT-A are:
xxx-154-2643 voice and xxx-154-2644 fax. (Where xxx stands for the ocean
satellite covering the region the ship is operating in.)

\- INMARSAT-M, for voice telephone communications and 2400 baud data
transfer, about \$3 per minute to the US. Phone number for ship\'s
INMARSAT-M system is xxx-761-831-360. NMARSAT-M may be charged to credit
card, collect, or otherwise reimbursed.

\- E-MAIL: An email account for each embarked personnel will be
established by the shipboard electronics staff. Due to the escalating
volume of e-mail and its associated transmission costs, each member of
the ship\'s complement, crew and scientist, will be authorized to
send/receive up to 15 KB of data per day (\$1.50/day or \$45/month) at
no cost. E-mail costs accrued in excess of this amount must be
reimbursed by the individual. At or near the end of the cruise, the
Commanding Officer will provide the Chief Scientist with a detailed
billing statement for all personnel in his party. Prior to their
departure, the Chief Scientist will be responsible for obtaining
reimbursement from any member of the party whose e-mail costs have
exceed the complimentary entitlement.

**9.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL**

RONALD H BROWN will operate in full compliance with all environmental
compliance requirements imposed by NOAA. **All hazardous
materials/substances needed to carry out the objectives of the embarked
science mission, including ancillary tasks, are the direct
responsibility of the embarked designated Chief Scientist, whether or
not that Chief Scientist is using them directly.** The RONALD H BROWN
Environmental Compliance Officer will work with the Chief Scientist to
ensure that this management policy is properly executed, and that any
problems are brought promptly to the attention of the Commanding
Officer.

All hazardous materials require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Copies of all MSDSs shall be forwarded to the ship at least two weeks
prior to sailing. The Chief Scientist shall have copies of each MSDS
available when the hazardous materials are loaded aboard. **Hazardous
material for which the MSDS is not provided will not be loaded aboard.**

The Chief Scientist will complete a local inventory form, provided by
the Commanding Officer, indicating the amount of each material brought
onboard, and for which the Chief Scientist is responsible. This
inventory shall be updated at departure, accounting for the amount of
material being removed, as well as the amount consumed in science
operations and the amount being removed in the form of waste. A list of
chemicals and gases that will be brought onboard the ship for this
cruise is listed in Appendix C.

The ship's dedicated HAZMAT Locker contains two 45-gallon capacity
flammable material cabinets and one 22-gallon capacity flammable
material cabinet, plus some available storage on the deck. Unless there
are dedicated storage lockers (meeting OSHA/NFPA standards) in each van,
all HAZMAT, except small amounts for ready use, must be stored in the
HAZMAT Locker.

The scientific party, under the supervision of the Chief Scientist,
shall be prepared to respond fully to emergencies involving spills of
any mission HAZMAT. This includes providing properly-trained personnel
for response, as well as the necessary neutralizing chemicals and
clean-up materials. Ship's personnel are not first responders and will
act in a support role only, in the event of a spill. Drew Hamilton,
Derek Coffman, and Theresa Miller have been trained in hazardous
material response.

The Chief Scientist is directly responsible for the proper handling,
both administrative and physical, of all scientific party hazardous
wastes. **No liquid wastes shall be introduced into the ship's drainage
system. No solid waste material shall be placed in the ship's garbage.**

**10.0 RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE POLICY**

1\. BROWN has no specially designated lab space for working with
isotopes. We will therefore require that all radioisotope work be done
in a dedicated van with its own storage area and separate waste
discharge. The policy is consistent with that of the UNOLS fleet. All of
the waste should remain segregated from the ship\'s waste and be packed
out by the investigator;

2\. Each scientist working with these materials will be required to wear
a lab coat and disposable booties to reduce the likelihood of tracking
the substance out of the van into the ship;

3\. It will be the responsibility of the investigator to conduct
pre-cruise (for background) and post-cruise wipe tests (regardless of
whether a spill occurred or not). Wipe tests should also be conducted in
the event of a spill, as well as periodically while underway.

4\. A detailed procedural methodology describing the use of these
materials should be provided to the ship for review at least one month
prior to bringing them aboard. A spill contingency plan should also be
provided at that time. Please note that ship\'s personnel will not be a
cleanup resource in the event of a spill;

5\. A log detailing the type and amount of materials brought aboard and
taken off the ship should be maintained, along with a record of any
spills that occurred;

6\. All radioisotope work will be conducted by NRC or State licensed
investigators only, and copies of these licenses shall be provided to
the ship at least one month prior to bringing any materials onboard.

**11.0 MISCELLANEOUS**

[11.1 Radio interference]{.underline}

Radio transmission can interfere with several of the continuous data
streams. If this becomes a problem, the Commanding Officer and Chief
Scientist will work out a transmission schedule to minimize data
interferences to the extent that vessel communication needs allow.

[11.2 Pre & post-cruise meetings]{.underline}

A pre‑cruise meeting between the Commanding Officer and the Chief
Scientist will be conducted either the day before or the day of
departure, with the express purpose of identifying day‑to‑day project
requirements, in order to best use shipboard resources and identify
overtime needs.

A post-cruise debriefing will be held between the Chief Scientist and
the Commanding Officer.

[11.3 Scientific berthing]{.underline}

The Chief Scientist is responsible for assigning berthing for the
scientific party within the spaces approved as dedicated scientific
berthing. The ship will send stateroom diagrams to the Chief Scientist
showing authorized berthing spaces. The Chief Scientist is responsible
for returning the scientific berthing spaces back over to the ship in
the condition in which they were received; for stripping bedding and for
linen return; and for the return of any room keys which were issued.

The Chief Scientist is also responsible for the cleanliness of the
laboratory and storage areas used by the science party, both during the
cruise and at its conclusion prior to departing the ship.

In accordance with NC Instruction 5255.0, Controlled Substances Aboard
NOAA Vessels, dated 06 August 1985, all persons boarding NOAA vessels
give implied consent to conform with all safety and security policies
and regulations which are administered by the Commanding Officer. All
spaces and equipment on the vessel are subject to inspection or search
at any time.

[11.4 Emergency contacts]{.underline}

Prior to departure, the Chief Scientist must provide a listing of
emergency contacts to the Executive Officer for all members of the
scientific party, with the following information: name, address,
relationship to member, and telephone number. These can be combined with
the NOAA Health Services Questionnaire on the forms provided.

[11.5 Shipboard Safety]{.underline}

A discussion of shipboard safety policies is in the "Science User's
Guide" which is available on RONALD H. BROWN and is the responsibility
of the scientific party to read.  This information is also available on
the ship's web page:
[www.moc.noaa.gov/rb/science/welcome.htm](http://www.moc.noaa.gov/rb/science/welcome.htm). 
A meeting with the Operations Officer will be held for the scientific
party at the beginning of the cruise which will include a safety
briefing.  Wearing open-toed footwear (such as sandals) outside of
private berthing areas is unsafe and is not permitted.  All members of
the scientific party are expected to be aware of shipboard safety
regulations and to comply with them.

All personnel (including scientists) involved in suspended load
operations on deck will be required to wear steel-toed safety shoes. 
Elsewhere in the ship, normal close-toed shoes are adequate.

[11.6 Wage marine dayworker working hours and rest periods]{.underline}

Chief Scientists shall be cognizant of the reduced capability of RONALD
H BROWN's operating crew to support 24-hour mission activities with a
high tempo of deck operations at all hours. Wage marine employees are
subject to negotiated work rules contained in the applicable collective
bargaining agreement. Dayworkers' hours of duty are a continuous
eight-hour period, beginning no earlier than 0600 and ending no later
than 1800. It is not permissible to separate such an employee's workday
into several short work periods with interspersed nonwork periods.
Dayworkers called out to work between the hours of 0000 and 0600 are
entitled to a rest period of one hour for each such hour worked. Such
rest periods begin at 0800 and will result in no dayworkers being
available to support science operations until the rest period has been
observed. All wage marine employees are supervised and assigned work
only by the Commanding Officer or designee. The Chief Scientist and the
Commanding Officer shall consult regularly to ensure that the shipboard
resources available to support the embarked mission are utilized safely,
efficiently and with due economy.

[11.7 Medical Forms & Emergency Contacts]{.underline}

The NOAA Health Services Questionnaire must be completed in advance by
each participating scientist. It should reach the ship no later than 4
weeks prior to the cruise. This will allow time to medically clear the
individual and to request more information if needed. We ask that all
personnel bring any prescription medication they may need and any
over-the-counter medicine that is taken routinely (e.g. an aspirin per
day, etc.). The ship maintains a stock of medications aboard, but
supplies are limited and chances to restock are few.

[11.8  Port Agent Services/Billing]{.underline}

Contractual agreements exist between the port agents and the Commanding
Officer for services provided to NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN. The costs or
required reimbursements for any services arranged through the ship\'s
agents by the scientific program, which are considered to be outside the
scope of the agent/ship support agreement, will be the responsibility of
that program. Where possible, it is requested that direct payment be
arranged between the science party and port agent, as opposed to
after-the-fact reimbursement to the ship\'s accounts.

**12.0 APPENDICES**

\(A\) Cruise track

\(B\) Waypoints

\(C\) List of chemicals onboard

\(D\) C14 isotope procedures

\(E\) Van locations

######  Appendix A. Cruise Track 

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Appendix B. Waypoints

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  12/07              ACE-Asia                                                                                            
                     CRUISE                                                                                              
                     PLAN                                                                                                

                                                                                                                         

  POINT      LAT     LON        DIST    SPD    HRS   Arrive           Arrive                  HRS         HRS   Depart   
                                                     local            UTC                                       local    

             DEG     DEG        NM      KTS    UW    DAY      HR      DAY             HR      Stops       Sta   DAY      HR

                                                                                                                         

  Honolulu   21.30   -157.90                                                                  12                03/14    10:00

  WP1        33.00   -165.00    797     11.0   72    03/17    22:28   03/18           08:28   24          0     03/17    22:28

  WP2        33.00   160.00     1753    11.0   159   03/25    09:49   03/25           23:49   18          0     03/25    09:49

  Hatizyo    33.00   140.00     1005    11.0   91    03/30    22:10   03/30           13:10   12          12    03/31    10:10
  Simo                                                                                                                   

  Amami-O    28.50   130.00     582     11.0   53    04/03    03:03   04/02           18:03   12          12    04/03    15:03
  Simo                                                                                                                   

  Coastal    30.50   123.00     385     5.0    77    04/07    07:58   04/06           22:58   9           0     04/07    07:58
  China                                                                                                                  

  Yellow Sea 37.00   123.00     390     5.0    78    04/10    22:58   04/10           13:58   12          0     04/10    22:58

  Cheju Do   33.00   126.30     290     5.0    58    04/13    20:54   04/13           11:54   9           60    04/16    08:54

  WP4        29.00   131.00     341     11.0   31    04/18    00:51   04/17           15:51   9           0     04/18    00:51

  Yokosuka   35.25   139.66     578     11.0   53    04/20    14:22   04/20           05:22   0           168   04/27    14:00

                                                                                                                         

  MILES                         6119                                                                                     

  DAYS                          38.18                                                                                    
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Appendix C. List of chemicals

Quantity Group

### Compressed Gases

Currently on ship, to be off-loaded in Victoria

He (sondes) 40 tanks PMEL

CO2 (Neph) 2 tanks PMEL

Helium (IC) 6 tanks PMEL

Breathing air (DMS) 1 tanks PMEL

H2 (OC/EC) 2 tanks PMEL

O2 10% balance He (OC/EC) 2 tanks PMEL

CH4 10% balance He (OC/EC) 2 tanks PMEL

He (OC/EC) 2 tanks PMEL

Breathing air (OC/EC) 2 tanks PMEL

He (CO) 2 tanks PMEL

H2 (OC/EC) 2 tanks RU

O2 10% balance He (OC/EC) 2 tanks RU

CH4 10% balance He (OC/EC) 2 tanks RU

He (OC/EC) 3 tanks RU

Breathing air (OC/EC) 8 tanks RU

N2 2 tanks AS

H2 2 tanks AS

He 2 tanks AS

N2 3 tanks UCR

Zero Air 3 tanks UCR

N2 5 tanks uw pCO2

Standard air tanks 10 tanks uw pCO2

To be loaded in Hawaii, off loaded in Japan

NO 0.5% gas in N2 1 tank HU

Ar 1 tank HU

Liquid nitrogen 160 L SIO

# [Chemicals]{.underline}

acetone 16 L SIO

acetone 4 L uw pCO2

ammonium sulfate (aerosols) 500 g PMEL

basic blue 20 ml SIO

BHA(O-benzylhydroxylamine chloride) 5% solution 500ml HU

butanol 32 L PMEL

calcium sulfate (drierite) 10 kg PMEL

14C bicarbonate solution 25 mCi SIO

charcoal 500 g PMEL

citric acid 2 kg PMEL

coulometer solution 8 l uw pCO2

dichloromethane 4 L RU

DNPH(2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine) solution 230 ml HU

ethanol 8 L SIO

ethyl acetate 500 ml HU

formalin 500 ml SIO

glycerol 30% 500 ml SIO

gluteraldehyde 40 ml SIO

hexane 2 L PMEL

hydrochloric acid 5 L SIO

hydrochloric acid 500 ml PMEL

hydrogen peroxide 500 ml PMEL

isopropyl alcohol 16 L PMEL

isopropyl alcohol 2 L uw pCO2

magnesium perchlorate 2 kg uw pCO2

Malcosorb 2 kg uw pCO2

methanesulfonic acid 1 L PMEL

methanol 20 L SIO

methanol 4 L PMEL

methanol/methylene chloride 1:1 mixture 4 L HU

  PEA phenothylamine 150 ml SIO

phosphoric acid 1 L PMEL

potassium carbonate 2 kg PMEL

potassium iodide 500 g uw pCO2

scintillation cocktail 3 gal SIO

Na2CO3 2% methanol solution 500 ml HU

Na2CO3 100 g HU

NaNO2 20% methanol solution 500 ml HU

sodium hydroxide (50% w/w) 1 L PMEL

sulfuric acid (0.1 M) 500 ml PMEL

#  Tween solution (concentrated) 100 ml SIO

Appendix D: Protocol for Photosynthesis vs. Irradiance Experiments
During ACE-Asia

Isotope Usage (SIO):

\* Our isotope usage and total stock aboard NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown
will not exceed 25 mCi of carbon 14. The maximum usage in one day will
be 0.6 mCi. (Each day we will use 1-5 uCi per sample. We will be
performing experiments at 4 depths with 25 samples at each depth giving
a total of 100 samples per day.)

\* The carbon 14 stock will be transported directly from the
manufacturer or from UCSD Environmental Health and Safety to the boat in
liquid form. All carbon 14 will be stored within the refrigerator of the
Scripps Photobiology Group van.

\* All isotope work will occur only within the isotope section of the
Scripps Photobiology Group van. While in the isotope section of the van,
personnel will wear lab coats, gloves, and disposable protective
footwear. The back 1/3 of the van is considered the isotope section.
This section of the van contains the hood and the refrigerator. The
floor is sealed and there is a dam on the floor separating the isotope
section from the remainder of the van. The isotope section of the van
has been checked by Environmental Health and Safety at UCSD and is
approved for isotope work.

\* No samples, stocks or waste will be removed from the isotope section
of the van until the end of our segment of the cruise in Yokosuka,
Japan. All radioactive materials will be packaged in secondary
radiation-approved containers before being removed from the isotope
section of the van.

\* We will be working under B. Greg Mitchell\'s UCSD license (RUA 869).
Scott Storms is an authorized user on the above-mentioned license.

\* Wipes will be done weekly while aboard. If a scintillation counter
becomes available, it will be brought and wipes will be processed
immediately. If a scintillation counter is not available, the wipes will
be shipped back to Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The wipes will
be processed when received at SIO and results of the wipes will be
e-mailed to the ship. We estimate this procedure to take approximately 7
days after arrival in port. In addition, we plan to have a hand-held
counter on board. This counter should have a 14% efficiency for carbon
14 and would be useful if a spill occurred.

Waste:

The following samples/waste will be transported back to the US from the
Yokosuka, Japan after the cruise. All shipping will be coordinated by
Sandy O'Brien of UCSD Environmental Health and Safety according to US,
International and Japan regulations.

\* Samples - 4000 scintillation vials with a combined activity of less
than 0.5 uCi

\* Dry waste - we will have 4-5 bags of dry waste and 5-10 one gallon
jugs (e.g. milk gallons) for pipette tips, both with trace amounts of
radioactivity

\* Liquid waste - we will have approximately 3L of liquid waste with
less than 3 mCi of activity

\* Remaining stock - less than 10 mCi

All waste/samples will be transported in secondary, radiation-approved

containers.

Our samples will be acidified and 99.99% of the radioactive carbon will
be released from the fume hood while the ship is underway. For example,
although 1-5 uCi will be added to our samples, on average only 0.0005
uCi will remain after acidification. The carbon dioxide will be released
in accordance with NRC regulations limiting the exposure of the general
public to radioactive materials.

Procedure for Dealing with Spills and Personnel Contamination Spills:

1\) Notify individuals in the area of the spill\'s occurrence, location,
size and nature.

2\) Wash your hands if they have become contaminated as part of the
spill incident.

3\) Put on personal protective equipment including gloves, lab coat and
eye wear to prevent contamination of the hands, body, and street
clothes, if these are not already being worn.

4\) Define and confine the spill zone. Mark off the spill area with
chalk, markers, tape, etc. and restrict traffic to that area.

5\) Individuals in the spill zone must stay within the zone until
monitored for contamination, then decontaminated and/or established as
free of contamination. Individuals initially within the spill zone
should move to the area of lowest exposure.

6\) If the spill was of dry material, dampen the spill slightly. This
will avoid the spill\'s spread due to air currents or wind. Be careful
not to spread the spill area unnecessarily. If the spill was of liquid
material, cover the liquid with absorbent material (such as paper towels
or Dessicant) to limit the spread of contamination.

7\) Shut off fans or air circulation devices. Direct exhaust ventilation
should be left operating.

8\) Notify the captain, resident marine technician, operations officer,
chief scientist or other designated individual(s).

9\) Once the spill zone is controlled, then emphasis shifts to
decontamination procedures. Begin decontamination procedures as soon as
possible. Cleaning agents normally used in the laboratory environment
should be adequate. SIO radioisotope isolation vans are equipped with
spill kits containing the necessary materials. In addition, RadCon
surface cleaner is very effective in removing radioactivity from
difficult to clean surfaces. Start at the periphery of the contaminated
area and work inward. Systematically reduce the contaminated area. Avoid
using large circular cleaning motions, as this practice will increase
the spill\'s surface area. Mitigation of liquid bicarbonate carbon-14
spills can be enhanced by rinsing the area with acid (e.g. 10% HCL),
releasing the C14 as C14O2. This should be done only in a well
ventilated area.

10\) Put all contaminated, disposable materials into plastic bags for
appropriate disposal later. Contaminated laboratory equipment should be
bagged or set aside in dishpans for later decontamination.

11\) Survey meter and/or wipe tests will be used to monitor the progress
of the decontamination.

Personnel Decontamination

1\) Administer first aid if necessary.

2\) Be aware of personal and ethnic privacy issues when decontaminating
personnel.

3\) Define the area of contamination. Note the quantity of
contamination, size and location.

4\) Begin decontamination procedures with the mildest form of cleansing.
Skin should be decontaminated using mild soap and water. The
decontamination should progress to using soap with a mild abrasive, soft
brush and water, then to a mild organic acid (citric acid, vinegar).
Nails or hair may need to be trimmed to complete the decontamination.
Decontamination procedures should not break the skin.

5\) Survey meter and/or wipe tests will be used to monitor the progress
of the decontamination.

6\) Record the size, location, and degree of contamination. Give this
information to the captain, resident marine technician, operations
officer, chief scientist or other designated individual(s).

7\) Put all contaminated, disposable materials into plastic bags for
appropriate disposal later.

8\) Clothing may need to be removed or changed. Contaminated clothing
may be bagged and retained for decay or disposal.

###### Appendix E. Van locations

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