July 9, 1998

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Today's Weather: Mostly clear skies with a high temperature of 77°F. Predominate winds from the North at 7kts.

Today's Boat Assignments:

Arabella

Caleta - 12 hour ADCP/CTD survey, Central A-line

Northstar 4

Zodiac - REMUS Docking Tests

Northstar 6

Today's highlights:

First successful docking of REMUS at LEO-Node A docking port.

Southward flow continues. Downwelling conditions. Thermocline at 7-10 meters. Strong southward currents (20-30 cm/s surface) enhanced within thermocline (30-40 cm/sec). Convergence zone in surface layer midway.