1. Marine Technical Methods

2. Heather Fletcher  hfletcher@disl.org – best way to reach me! hfletcher@disl.org  490-3976  Only on campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays  Backup – Mike Dardeau (Tech Support – room 135 or 148 in Marine Science Hall)

3. What’s expected of you?  Participation!!  If you miss class, your grade will be seriously compromised  You MUST participate in the hands on activities. NOT JUST OBSERVATIONS!  Hands on activities  Make the measurements  Think critically about what they mean  Learn about different types of instruments - functions and limitations  10 Exercises – homework  Written background information  Lecture information  http://share.disl.org/techmethods http://share.disl.org/techmethods  Complete each assignment on time  Seminars  Tuesday, June 10th – 1pm (class will start at 2p)  Tuesday, June 24 th – 1 pm (class will start at 2p)  Reserve Reading  Exam

4. Phases of Research  Starts with an Idea  Research the idea  Has someone already done this?  Do you understand the question well enough to design a project?  What are all the factors that might impact your question?  What do you have to know to answer your question?  What hardware would you need to research your question?  Collect data  Analyze data and present it for review

6. Course Objective A better way to approach research projects  Safety first  Planning and logistics – key to effective research  Know your environment  Key processes in coastal environment  Variability  Right scale for approach  Quality control/assurance  Promotes better data  Evaluates precision and accuracy  Making good choices  Gear and instruments – project/question specific  Knowing the best way to measure what you actually need

8. Cruise Plan  Systematic approach – PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL!  Estimate size and capability of vessel  Assign duties  Informs captain and crew  Saftey – others on land know your plan  Components  Name and number  Date and alternate  Objectives  Detailed plan for entire cruise  Estimate distances, speed and how long each task takes  Station location (lat and long)  Personnel  Comments  Special gear  Unusual activities  Distribution

9. Cruise Report  What was actually done?  Components  Title page (name, date & chief scientist)  Objectives accomplished  Cruise log  Date  Time of arrival and departure at each station  Time of each event  Weather  Problems  Cruise Data  Accurate list of personnel  Summary  Cruise plot  Signature  Distribution

10. Shipboard Safety  Before leaving  Weather – NO ASSUMPTIONS!  Proper Attire  Shoes  Proper clothing  Protection  Seasickness?  Proper attitude  Follow ALL rules of chief scientist and crew  After leaving  Follow authority (captain)  Ask permission to get on/off boat or go anywhere other than main deck and scientific cabin  Beware of instruments and overhead tackle  Sea legs  Don’t litter - but throw up overboard – NOT IN THE HEAD!  Don’t sit on the side  No swimming or jumping overboard  Communicate problems through chief scientist  Know where safety equipment is and how to use it