Virtual Vents – ROPOS Dive R1916 – First Dive of the Expedition
Date: 03/23/2016
Location: Niua South
Work Completed: First dive of the expedition starts at Niua South. ROPOS will be conducting a photogrammetric survey of the vent field.
Virtual Vents – ROPOS Dive R1917 – Photogrammetric Survey Continued
Date: 3/26/2016
Location: Niua South
Work Completed: A continuation of ROPOS Dive R1917, in which scientists use the fisheye lens to create panoramic view for the photogrammetric survey of Niua South.
R1917 Site BBC: First dive
Date: 3/26/2016
Location: BBC Site
Work Completed: Gathering biological, water and geological samples.
R1917 Site BBC: Second Dive
Date: 3/26/2016
Location: BBC Site
Work Completed: Gathering biological, water and geological samples.
Virtual Vents – ROPOS Dive R1918 – Science Sampling
Date: 3/27/2016
Location: Niua South
Work Completed: With the photogrammetric survey of Niua South finished, ROPOS ROV is outfitted with various sampling gear, which will allow scientists to retrieve biological, water and geological samples for analysis.
Virtual Vents – ROPOS Dive R1919 -Science Sampling
Date: 3/27/2016
Location: Niua South vent field
Work Completed: Continuing to gather biological, water and geological samples at Niua South to help characterize the vent field.
Virtual Vents – ROPOS Dive R1920 – Science Sampling
Date: 03/28/2016
Location: Niua South
Work Completed: Continuing to gather biological, water and geological samples at Niua South to help characterize the vent field.