Activity ID: 00SCC02

USGS CMG FACS Overview Log

USGS Activity ID

00SCC02

Other ID (if any)

Organization

USGS, Army Corps of Engineers, University of New Orleans, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources

Project

Subsidence and Coastal Change (SCC)

Area of Operation

Barataria Basin, Grand Isle, Northern Gulf of Mexico—Louisiana

Chief Scientist(s)

Jack L. Kindinger

Information Specialist(s)

Gina M. Peery (FACS Coordinator—post-cruise)

Activity Type

Marine high-resolution geophysical survey

Scientific Purpose/Goals

Characterization of the geological framework, mapping sediment distribution, and locating offshore sand resources.

Platform

Research Vessel G.K. Gilbert

Starting Date

12 May, 2000

Starting Port

Ending Date

31 May, 2000

Ending Port

Equipment Used

See Equipment Log

Information To Be Derived

(e.g., Grain Size,

Depth to Basement)

Geophysical data is being used to determine sediment distribution and thickness and to locate sand deposits to be used in Louisiana beach renourishment projects.

Summary of Activity
and Data Gathered

Boomer, sidescan sonar, and chirp data collected. Characterized the geological framework.

Notes

These FACS logs were generated by Gina M. Peery in August of 2001 using the handwritten logbooks and personal accounts of the scientist and crew members.