In addition, shipboard ADCP current measurements will be made throughout. The proposed SeaSoar configuration, involving the VPR, is new, so that a significant engineering will be involved for adapting the system. The seagoing work calls for three cruises. First, In November 1996, there will be a six day engineering cruise to test the new SeaSoar configuration and to make any needed adjustments. Both of these cruises should allow about 5 two-day highly resolved SeaSoar surveys.
Analysis extends through the second and third years of funding.
Some changes from the original proposal were made to reach budget targets. Overall personnel time went down, and Lee took over a good deal of responsibility from Brink, whose role has been considerably lessened. Also, one science cruise, originally planned for July 1997 was deleted, while a May cruise was changed to June. Detailed cruise times have yet to be resolved.