Amundsen Science
Amundsen Science is a Canadian research program that focuses on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. It aims to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of these polar environments through collaborative research initiatives.
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Amundsen Science LADCP Data Collection
Amundsen ScienceThe LADCP data was obtained during the years 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 aboard the CCGS Amundsen. The following parameters were measured: DEPTH (Depth Below Sea Surface m), EWCT (East (true) Component of Current m/s), NSCT (North…
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Floating microplastics surveys off SW Greenland, 2018
Amundsen ScienceFloating microplastic particles were measured in surface seawater above the shelf-slope break off SW Greenland. Four replicate tows of a Manta surface trawl with 200 micron mesh were carried out from CCGS Amundsen. This site was chosen to correspond with ROV…
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Hull Mounted ADCP Current Data Collected by the CCGS Amundsen in the Canadian Arctic
Amundsen ScienceThe CCGS Amundsen is equipped with a RDI ADCP Ocean Surveyor (RDI os150), a ship-mounted current meter attached to the hull of the ship. The ship is also equipped of ice windows to protect the system while sailing through harsh arctic conditions. The current…
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ArcticNet/IOL - Industry Marine Observatories (moorings) in the Beaufort Sea (2009-2011)
Amundsen ScienceFrom 2009 to 2011, eight moorings equipped with state-of-the-art instruments were maintained in the industry exploration acreages EL446, EL449 and EL451 to collect year-round records of currents, temperature, salinity, turbidity, nutrients, dissolved oxygen,…
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