PI Country:
UK
PIs:
MacLeod, C.
Institution:
Cardiff University
Funding:
NERC
Ocean:
N. Pacific
区域:
N EPR
年:
2008
Start Date:
Jan-08
End Date:
Feb-08 Sonar and optical survey of potential IODP drill sites using ROV and rock drill; The aim of the expedition was to make a detailed sonar and optical survey of the lower crustal section in Hess Deep using the UK’s Isis remotely-operated vehicle in order to survey potential drill sites in support of future IODP operations. In addition large numbers of in situ samples (145) were collected that constitute a detailed and transect through the lower crust.
Ship:
RRS James Cook
Equipment:
ROV Isis, rock drill 
