Howdy all,
Week four was shorter than other weeks with the HOT team but presented opportunities to review auto oxygen titrators, nutrient analysis, and work on the Kilo Moana.
On Monday, we took a trip to the marine center to calibrate the oxygen auto titrators that are used to analyze oxygen samples during the HOT cruise. This was a great opportunity to review the software/methods that operates this equipment while also learning why the calibration is important and how it is performed. Tuesday we reviewed how nutrient samples are processed and also received an introduction to the total DIC sample analysis system. To finish the week before loading for HOT 346 we worked on the RV Kilo Moana on Wednesday. Aboard the ship we learned new cable splicing methods, how to connect new computers to the ships networking system, and how to perform troubleshooting for the ships sound velocity probe found in the sea chest.
This week introduced us to more of the research that this time series performs while also giving us the opportunity to foster new technical skills related to work as a marine technician.
Best,
Hunter
