SK 114

PI Country: 
India
PIs: 
Valsangar, A.B.
Institution: 
National Institute of Oceanography, Cochin University of Science & Technology
Funding: 
DOD
Ocean: 
Indian
Region: 
Carlsberg Ridge
Jahr: 
1996
Start Date: 
26-Jun-1996
End Date: 
23-Jul-1996

1. Multibeam Swath Bathymetric mapping of a segment of the Carlsberg ridge for delineation of morphotectonic features and to study the finer scale segmentation associated with structural features 2. To study the evolution of the ridge segment by integrating gravity, magnetic and swath bathymetric data 3. Collection of deep sea rock and sediment samples from the selected portions of the ridge axis and valleys to study and understand the variation in rock formation and associated sediments 4. to study the airborne particles in the area using Aerosols

Ship: 
Sagar Kanya
Equipment: 
Multibeam Bathymetry Gravity, Magnetics, Pipe Dredge, Chain Bag Dredge, Van Veen grab, Spade Core, CTD, Airborne aerosol sampling