Marine Technical Marine Technical MethodsMethods

Heather FletcherHeather Fletcher

hfletcher@disl.orghfletcher@disl.org – best way to reach – best way to reach me!me!

490-3976490-3976 Only on campus on Tuesdays and Only on campus on Tuesdays and

WednesdaysWednesdays Backup – Mike Dardeau (Tech Support – Backup – Mike Dardeau (Tech Support –

room 135 or 148 in Marine Science Hall)room 135 or 148 in Marine Science Hall)

What’s expected of you?What’s expected of you?

Participation!!Participation!! If you miss class, your grade will be seriously compromisedIf you miss class, your grade will be seriously compromised You MUST participate in the hands on activities. NOT JUST You MUST participate in the hands on activities. NOT JUST

OBSERVATIONS!OBSERVATIONS! Hands on activitiesHands on activities

Make the measurementsMake the measurements Think critically about what they meanThink critically about what they mean Learn about different types of instruments - functions and limitationsLearn about different types of instruments - functions and limitations

10 Exercises – homework10 Exercises – homework Written background informationWritten background information Lecture informationLecture information

http://http://share.disl.org/techmethodsshare.disl.org/techmethods Complete each assignment on timeComplete each assignment on time

SeminarsSeminars Tuesday, June 10th – 1pm (class will start at 2p)Tuesday, June 10th – 1pm (class will start at 2p) Tuesday, June 24Tuesday, June 24thth – 1 pm (class will start at 2p) – 1 pm (class will start at 2p)

Reserve ReadingReserve Reading ExamExam

Phases of ResearchPhases of Research Starts with an IdeaStarts with an Idea Research the ideaResearch the idea

Has someone already done this?Has someone already done this? Do you understand the question well enough to Do you understand the question well enough to

design a project?design a project? What are all the factors that might impact your What are all the factors that might impact your

question?question? What do you have to know to answer your question?What do you have to know to answer your question?

What hardware would you need to research your What hardware would you need to research your question?question?

Collect dataCollect data Analyze data and present it for reviewAnalyze data and present it for review

Course ObjectiveCourse Objective

A better way to approach research projectsA better way to approach research projects Safety firstSafety first Planning and logistics – key to effective researchPlanning and logistics – key to effective research Know your environmentKnow your environment

Key processes in coastal environmentKey processes in coastal environment VariabilityVariability Right scale for approachRight scale for approach

Quality control/assuranceQuality control/assurance Promotes better dataPromotes better data Evaluates precision and accuracyEvaluates precision and accuracy

Making good choicesMaking good choices Gear and instruments – project/question specificGear and instruments – project/question specific Knowing the best way to measure what you actually needKnowing the best way to measure what you actually need

Cruise PlanCruise Plan Systematic approach – PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL!Systematic approach – PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL!

Estimate size and capability of vesselEstimate size and capability of vessel Assign dutiesAssign duties Informs captain and crewInforms captain and crew Saftey – others on land know your planSaftey – others on land know your plan

ComponentsComponents Name and number Name and number Date and alternateDate and alternate ObjectivesObjectives Detailed plan for entire cruiseDetailed plan for entire cruise

Estimate distances, speed and how long each task takesEstimate distances, speed and how long each task takes Station location (lat and long)Station location (lat and long) PersonnelPersonnel CommentsComments

Special gearSpecial gear Unusual activitiesUnusual activities

DistributionDistribution

Cruise ReportCruise Report What was actually done?What was actually done? ComponentsComponents

Title page (name, date & chief scientist)Title page (name, date & chief scientist) Objectives accomplishedObjectives accomplished Cruise logCruise log

DateDate Time of arrival and departure at each stationTime of arrival and departure at each station Time of each eventTime of each event WeatherWeather ProblemsProblems

Cruise DataCruise Data Accurate list of personnelAccurate list of personnel SummarySummary Cruise plotCruise plot SignatureSignature

DistributionDistribution

Shipboard SafetyShipboard Safety Before leavingBefore leaving

Weather – NO ASSUMPTIONS!Weather – NO ASSUMPTIONS! Proper AttireProper Attire

ShoesShoes Proper clothingProper clothing ProtectionProtection

Seasickness?Seasickness? Proper attitudeProper attitude Follow ALL rules of chief scientist and crewFollow ALL rules of chief scientist and crew

After leavingAfter leaving Follow authority (captain)Follow authority (captain) Ask permission to get on/off boat or go anywhere other than main deck Ask permission to get on/off boat or go anywhere other than main deck

and scientific cabinand scientific cabin Beware of instruments and overhead tackleBeware of instruments and overhead tackle Sea legsSea legs Don’t litter - but throw up overboard – NOT IN THE HEAD!Don’t litter - but throw up overboard – NOT IN THE HEAD! Don’t sit on the sideDon’t sit on the side No swimming or jumping overboardNo swimming or jumping overboard Communicate problems through chief scientistCommunicate problems through chief scientist Know where safety equipment is and how to use itKnow where safety equipment is and how to use it