Global Change Master Directory gsfc-gcmduso@mail.nasa.gov 50 2013-05-21T11:26:33Z GCMD_Services Search: Parameters|OCEANS http://mddemo.gsfc.nasa.gov/KeywordSearch/OpenSearch.do 104 0 http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2010_2012_NZ_2 Life In The Ice: Microbial Diversity and Function in Antarctic Sea Ice Ecosystems 166.4,-77.633,166.4,-77.633166.7757,-77.7443,166.7757,-77.7443166.24,-77.38,166.24,-77.38 2011-11-08T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2012-06-29T04:00:00Z Our hypothesis is that ?spatial and temporal variations in diversity and ecosystem function of the sea ice microbial community are sensitive indicators of changing climatic conditions?. The research ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K132_2010_2012_NZ_1 Cold Spice: Double Diffusion Generated by Vertical Ice Walls at Erebus Ice Tongue and Drygalski Ice Tongue, Antarctica 166.446,-77.7025,166.446,-77.7025163.30923,-75.31655,163.30923,-75.31655 2010-10-24T00:00:00Z 2012-01-26T00:00:00Z 2012-06-18T04:00:00Z ?Ocean spice? refers to one of the great hidden mechanisms driving ocean missing. Large regions of the oceans are layered in such a way that differences in molecular characteristics between heat and ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K089_2001_2012_NZ_1 5 minute sea level, air temperature and barometric pressure data from a monitoring station near Scott Base since 2001 166.75,-77.85,166.75,-77.85 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2012-06-15T04:00:00Z In January 2001, a sea level monitoring station was installed near to the reverse osmosis intake near Scott Base. The data are transmitted from the sensor, to a data logger at Scott Base. Data is ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K001D_2010_2012_NZ_1 Aeolian sediment in snow and on sea ice in Western in McMurdo Sound, and the Nansen Ice Shlelf in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica 165.9139,-77.76667,163.0,-76.816666162.4,-77.0,165.9139,-76.67167.0772,-77.8901,163.49976,-74.45974163.49976,-77.8901,167.0772,-74.83985 2010-10-26T00:00:00Z 2010-11-25T00:00:00Z 2011-11-22T00:00:00Z 2011-12-25T00:00:00Z 2012-06-15T04:00:00Z To quantify the distribution, composition and overall flux of aeolian (windblown) sediment that accumulates on Ice shelves and annual sea ice in the SW Ross Sea region and is subsequently released ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K042_1990_2012_NZ_1 Cape Roberts Tide Gauge records since 1990 163.1897,-77.0339,163.1897,-77.0339 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2012-06-15T04:00:00Z A tide gauge was installed at Cape Roberts in November 1990 and has been in near continuous operation since. A 10 minute average of water depth was recorded each hour with hourly averages of wind ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K131_2011_2012_NZ_1 Research of sea ice biogeochemical data and oceanographic measurements under the Ross ice shelf 163.3397,-77.633,171.5679,-77.1413 2010-12-12T00:00:00Z 2012-02-02T00:00:00Z 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z Oceanographic data compiling of - salinity, current, pressure, ice-water interface data was gathered from under the Ross Ice shelf to gain a better understanding of the interactions of sub ice shelf ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K053_2009_2012_NZ_1 Land and sea ice sructure west and south of Ross Island measured by ground penetrating radar, UAV, and helicopter EM bird 163.1832,-78.0665,167.2763,-76.9648164.8,-77.8742,166.8,-77.5667163.6446,-78.0411,167.4819,-77.03165.3333,-77.8742,166.5,-77.6667 2009-10-31T00:00:00Z 2009-11-26T00:00:00Z 2011-11-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T00:00:00Z 2012-05-31T04:00:00Z This data set decribes surface and volume properties of snow and ice to validate radar satellite measurements. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) at 500 and 1000GHz provides information on snow layers ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K131_2011_2012NZ_1 Research of sea ice biogeochemical data and oceanographic measurements under the Ross ice shelf 163.3397,-77.633,171.5679,-77.1413 2010-12-12T00:00:00Z 2012-02-02T00:00:00Z 2012-05-31T04:00:00Z Oceanographic data compiling of - salinity, current, pressure, ice-water interface data was gathered from under the Ross Ice shelf to gain a better understanding of the interactions of sub ice shelf ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K131_2007_2010_NZ_1 Temperature, salinity and current turbulence along an east to west transect across McMurdo Sound 164.0,-77.8667,167.0,-77.5833166.3333,-77.8833,166.73,-77.7166.50166,-77.883934,166.79053,-77.79228 2007-11-11T00:00:00Z 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z 2008-09-07T00:00:00Z 2008-10-08T00:00:00Z 2010-11-12T00:00:00Z 2011-02-08T00:00:00Z 2012-05-31T04:00:00Z The oceanography of McMurdo Sound was investigated by collecting current meter data, water samples, ice cores, under ice turbulence and Conductivity (salinity)-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiles of ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]ECA004 Contamination in sediments, bivalves and sponges of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica 2001-11-01T00:00:00Z 2002-03-30T00:00:00Z 2011-12-09T05:00:00Z Data consist of environmental contamination deriving from the presence of scientific bases. Negri et al. (2006) examined the concentrations of total hydrocarbons (THC), PCBs, PAHs, in marine sediments ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2007_NZ The biodiversity of the coastal underwater marine benthic ecosystem in the Ross Sea Region 163.5166,-77.6333,166.4,-74.6666 2003-11-02T00:00:00Z 2007-11-07T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z The long term research program ICECUBE (Coastal Underwater Benthic Ecosystems) provides fundamental information on the structural and functional biodiversity of Antarctic coastal benthic ecosystems. ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_1 The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Cape Evans 166.4145,-77.6347,166.4145,-77.6347 2001-11-06T00:00:00Z 2008-11-19T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z The biodiversity of the seafloor community at Cape Evans was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community and resurveyed over several seasons to assess ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_7 The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Dunlop Island and Spike Cape 163.45,-77.3,163.55,-77.2333 2002-10-18T00:00:00Z 2002-11-04T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z The biodiversity of the seafloor community at Dunlop Island and Spike Cape was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community. A minimum of three sites, ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_8 The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Granite Harbour 162.8667,-77.0,162.8667,-77.0 2007-11-02T00:00:00Z 2007-11-19T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z The biodiversity of the seafloor community at Granite Harbour was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community during the 07-08 season. Scuba based video ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_6 The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at New Harbour 163.5166,-77.5666,163.5166,-77.5666 2001-10-29T00:00:00Z 2002-11-09T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z The biodiversity of the seafloor community at New Harbour was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community and resurveyed over two seasons (01-02 and ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2005_2006_NZ_1 The effects of increased PAR and UV on the xanthophyl cycle of Antarctic ice algae 166.15,-77.55,166.15,-77.5 2005-10-27T00:00:00Z 2005-11-11T00:00:00Z 2010-10-28T04:00:00Z The xanthophyll cycle is a photo-protection mechanism in phytoplankton which protects the photosynthestic machinery from damage by high light intensities. Sea ice algae in Antarctica live on the ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2009_2010_NZ_2 Analysing toxicological impacts of contaminants on Notothenioid fish: Impacts of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) 166.3958,-77.6378,166.3958,-77.6378 2009-10-23T00:00:00Z 2009-10-30T00:00:00Z 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z Target species Trematomus benacchii (n=72)from Cape Evans were collected live for the purpose of conducting a dose-response experiment in New Zealand on the live fish. Fish were dosed with different ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K065_2008_2009_NZ_1 Collection of marine sediment, algae, invertebrate and fish samples from multiple sites at diveable depths in the Ross Sea Region 166.6778,-77.8603,166.4223,-77.2187 2008-10-24T00:00:00Z 2008-10-31T00:00:00Z 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z In order to resolve the contribution of microbes (bacteria) in the benthic food web under the sea ice in Antarctica and to determine the level of recycling of carbon that occurs in the community, ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2009_NZ_2 The biomass, productivity and biodiversity of algae and bacteria in Granite Harbour and the physical parameters of their environment 162.89,-77.015,162.89,-77.015 2008-11-15T00:00:00Z 2008-11-27T00:00:00Z 2009-11-16T00:00:00Z 2009-12-29T00:00:00Z 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z The total biomass, productivity and biodiversity of algae and bacteria from the sea ice and the water column was investigated in Granite Harbour. Sampling sites in the Granite Harbour area were used ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2009_NZ_3 The response of sea ice and brine water algae and bacteria to changes in salinity, temperature, light and UVB in Granite Harbour 162.89,-77.015,162.89,-77.015 2008-11-15T00:00:00Z 2008-11-27T00:00:00Z 2009-11-16T00:00:00Z 2009-12-29T00:00:00Z 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z In the 2008/2009 season, samples of the bottom ice algae and brine algae (within 30cm of the top of the ice) were subjected to temperature, salinity, light and UVB experiments and analysed with PAM ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2009_2010_NZ_1 Trace metal analysis of sea ice at Granite Harbour 162.8,-76.85,163.2,-76.7 2009-11-16T00:00:00Z 2009-12-29T00:00:00Z 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z Samples of sea ice and surface snow were collected from the region around the Granite Harbour camp. Samples were melted and filtered in ultra clean conditions and returned to NZ for analysis. http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K042_2002_2003_NZ_1 Oceanography and sedimentation beneath the McMurdo/Ross Ice Shelf in Windless Bight 166.8333,-77.8667,166.8333,-77.8667167.28334,-77.88333,167.28334,-77.88333167.33333,-77.833336,167.33333,-77.833336 2003-01-13T00:00:00Z 2003-02-02T00:00:00Z 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z Water flow and sedimentation beneath the McMurdo Ice Shelf south of Ross Island was investigated by using a hot water drilling system to melt access holes through the ice shelf allowing measurements ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K131_2007_2009_NZ_1 Temperature, salinity and current turbulence along an east to west transect across McMurdo Sound 164.0,-77.8667,167.0,-77.5833166.3333,-77.8833,166.73,-77.7 2007-11-11T00:00:00Z 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z 2008-09-07T00:00:00Z 2008-10-08T00:00:00Z 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z The oceanography of McMurdo Sound was investigated by collecting current meter data, water samples, ice cores, under ice turbulence and Conductivity (salinity)-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiles of ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2002_2006_NZ_2 The direct effects of UV radiation on embryo and larval development and survival, and DNA damage of Sterechinus neumayeri 164.4194,-77.8608,166.7595,-77.0622 2002-10-09T00:00:00Z 2005-11-14T00:00:00Z 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z Gastrulation is a critical point in the development of an embryo. Damage to embryos prior to gastrulation via UVR effects on cytokinesis or DNA will have a dramatic negative effect on embryo survival. ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2007_2008_NZ_1 The fundamental physiology and biology processes of Sterechinus neumayeri embryos and larvae and how they are affected by increased UV radiation, McMurdo Sound 165.65,-77.6361,166.4167,-77.6344 2007-10-26T00:00:00Z 2007-11-11T00:00:00Z 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z Three key processes in the embryos and larvae of the sea urchin Sterechinus neumayeri were examined to determine how they respond to environmental changes. In situ experiments were carried out at ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2002_2006_NZ_1 UV radiation penetration into the marine ecosystem of McMurdo Sound 164.4194,-77.8608,166.7595,-77.0622 2002-10-09T00:00:00Z 2005-11-14T00:00:00Z 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z UV radiation transmission measurements on sea ice surface and through the annual sea ice into the underlying water column were made during Antarctic spring months (October - November) in conjunction ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K001_ANDRILL The ANDRILL drilling project - 1284.87 m and 1138.54 m sediment cores from below the McMurdo/Ross Ice Shelf ,,,165.2767,-77.7581,165.2767,-77.7581 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z 2007-12-31T00:00:00Z 2007-08-20T00:00:00Z 2008-02-15T00:00:00Z 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z ANDRILL (ANtarctic DRILLing project) is a multinational (Germany, Italy, New Zealand and USA) initiative to investigate the climate and tectonic history of Antarctica by recovering deep sediment ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K131_2002_2003_NZ_1 Measurements of brine diffusivity in both vertical and horizontal directions to 1400 mm in sea ice from McMurdo Sound 166.4506,-77.6771,166.4506,-77.6771166.3983,-77.6373,166.3983,-77.6373 2002-11-01T00:00:00Z 2002-11-26T00:00:00Z 2006-10-20T00:00:00Z 2006-11-03T00:00:00Z 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques for probing sea ice cracks and imperfections and the use of this as a tool for wide ranging surveys of sea ice properties was investigated over several ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2003_2004_NZ_1 The activity and expression of DNA repair/photoreactivation with the enzyme photolyase in the sea urchin Sterechinus neumayeri, McMurdo Sound 164.4194,-77.8608,166.7595,-77.0622 2003-10-27T00:00:00Z 2003-11-16T00:00:00Z 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z An important aspect of understanding the impact of increased UVR is assessing the ability of Antarctic species to repair DNA damaged through the process of photoreactiviation or photorepair. To repair ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2002_2009_NZ_1 UV radiation penetration through sea ice & effects on embryo & larval development, survival & damage of the sea urchin Sterechinus neumayeri, Antarctic Starfish Odontaster validus & Odontaster meridionalis in Ross Sea 164.4194,-77.8608,166.7595,-77.0622 2002-10-09T00:00:00Z 2009-11-14T00:00:00Z 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z UV radiation transmission measurements on sea ice surface and through the annual sea ice into the underlying water column were made during Antarctic spring months (October - November) along with ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K042_1979_1980_NZ_4 Marine Seismic Surveying in McMurdo Sound 163.0,-78.0,167.0,-76.5 1980-02-05T00:00:00Z 1980-02-20T00:00:00Z 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z A marine seismic survey was conducted in McMurdo Sound to extend marine seismic coverage to i) the western side of McMurdo Sound, in order to examine the nature of any faulting or other structures ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K002_1959_1963_NZ_1 Oceanography, sea seismic surveys and benthic surveys of the New Zealand sub-Antarctic Islands areas (Auckland and Campbell Islands), the Macquarie Ridge area and the ocean between New Zealand and the Ross Sea 160.0,-80.0,180.0,-40.0 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z Oceanographic, sea seismic surveys and benthic surveys were conducted aboard research vessels (HMNZS Endeavour, Wilhoite, Rotoiti, USS Burton Island) between 1959 and 1963. The principal aim of the ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2003_2005_NZ_1 The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Cape Hallett 170.00314,-72.00511,170.00314,-72.00511 2003-11-22T00:00:00Z 2004-12-05T00:00:00Z 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z Plankton was sampled at a single site (72? 18.412' S, 170? 11.290' E) off Seabee Hook, Edisto Inlet, Cape Hallett during the 04-05 season to determine if there is a different larval community at ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2006_2008_NZ_1 The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Gerlache Inlet 164.2079,-74.6412,164.2262,-74.6381 2007-11-14T00:00:00Z 2007-12-06T00:00:00Z 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z Plankton was sampled at a single site (74? 38.474' S, 164? 12.473' E) between 14 Nov 2007-06 Dec 2007 about 1 km to the south of Gondwana Station during the 07-08 season to determine if there is ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K008_1972_1973_NZ_2 Analysis of bottom sediments within the Ross Sea to determine the sedimentation regime of the area 160.0,-78.0,-160.0,-70.0 1972-12-24T00:00:00Z 1973-02-11T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z The collection of a series of bottom grab samples in the Ross Sea were made over three weeks from the USCGS Northwind. The aim was to study the sedimentation regime in the Ross Sea. 30 grab stations ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K101_1983_1984_NZ_1 Geological and geophysical investigations of the crustal structure and geological processes of the Victoria Land basin and the Iselin Bank areas 160.0,-78.0,-170.0,-70.0 1984-02-01T00:00:00Z 1984-02-28T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z The geological structure and processes of parts of the Ross Sea continental shelf and margin was investigated via the USGS research ship S.P.LEE. The geological structure was investigated from the ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K101_1980_1981_NZ_1 Geophysical (gravity and seismic reflection and refraction surveys) and oceanographic measurements in the Ross Sea to study the Ross Sea basin 150.0,-78.0,-150.0,-46.0 1981-01-06T00:00:00Z 1981-02-27T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z Geophysical and oceanographic investigations were conducted in the Ross Sea during a McMurdo Sound to McMurdo Sound charter aboard the MV Benjamin Bowring. The main geophysical program was designed ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K101_1982_1986_NZ_1 Gravity and seismic data in the Windless Bight area, Ross Island and the Dailey Islands to determine possible lithospheric deformation due to the loading by young Ross Island volcanics 164.0,-78.25,170.0,-77.2 1982-11-04T00:00:00Z 1982-12-10T00:00:00Z 1985-11-06T00:00:00Z 1985-12-23T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z Where loading of the lithosphere by young volcanic piles has occurred, the lithosphere is found to be displaced downward beneath the load and at distances of about 200-300 km from the centre of the ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K103_2003_2004_NZ_1 High resolution seismic data collected from the RV Nathaniel B Palmer operating in southern McMurdo Sound to determine the timing of fault and basin formation in the Victoria Land Basin 162.0,-78.0,167.0,-76.5 2004-01-19T00:00:00Z 2004-02-18T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z Over 2,500km of high resolution seismic data was collected from the Ross Sea Region in the Victoria Land Basin to provide information to determine the history of ice margin and water depth changes ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K004_1963_1964_NZ_1 Measurement of the earth's total magnetic field ahd seismic profile measurements between New Zealand and McMurdo Sound 170.0,-78.0,180.0,-40.0 1963-12-05T00:00:00Z 1963-12-31T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z Measurements of the earth's total magnetic field was conducted on board the HMNZS Endeavour from New Zealand to McMurdo Sound. Measurements were made with a proton magnetometer designed and trialled ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K012_1970_1971_NZ_1 Measurements of underwater acoustics in McMurdo Sound 164.0,-78.0,167.0,-77.5 1970-11-02T00:00:00Z 1970-12-11T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z A two man party spent 6 weeks studying the attenuation and transmission of underwater sound in Antarctic waters and set up equipment for the continuous recording of ambient sea noises, continuous ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K017_1963_1964_NZ_1 Reconnaissance of the Balleny Islands 163.3333,-66.9167,163.3333,-66.9167 1964-03-08T00:00:00Z 1964-03-10T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z A reconnaissance expedition took place around the Balleny Islands in the 1963-1964 field season with the objective to examine the four beaches where landings had previously been made and to search ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K101_1988_1989_NZ_1 Seismic reflection data from a 50km line southeast of the summit of Mt Erebus to assess the amplitude and wavelength of crustal flexure associated with the load of the Ross Archipelago 167.5,-78.25,170.0,-77.75 1988-12-12T00:00:00Z 1989-01-12T00:00:00Z 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z A joint project between the New Zealand Geophysic Division (now IGNS), Stanford University and the University of Nebraska was conducted to carry out a seismic reflection line of approximate 50 km ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K007_1976_1978_NZ_1 Examination of the water mixing processes, water temperature and zooplankton species assemblage under the Ross Ice Shelf 167.4,-78.1333,167.4,-78.1333168.6667,-82.3667,168.6667,-82.3667166.75,-77.85,166.75,-77.85 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z 1977-12-23T00:00:00Z 1977-12-30T00:00:00Z 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z The water under the Ross Ice Shelf was investigated over two seasons through a hole drilled in the ice. In the first season, an ice hole near White Island was used to access the water under the ice ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K213_1986_1987_NZ_1 Measurements of the physical properties of Antarctic fast ice and their variations throughout the growth season 166.6667,-77.85,166.6667,-77.85 1986-01-20T00:00:00Z 1986-10-29T00:00:00Z 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z The physical properties of Antarctic fast ice were investigated throughout a full year of growth. The aim of the project was three fold; 1) to document the basic physical properties of Antarctic fast ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K007_1970_1974_NZ_1 Measurements of the tide level, current, temperature and salinity of McMurdo Sound and examination of the biological biomass in the water column 166.0,-78.0,167.5,-77.45 1970-12-21T00:00:00Z 1971-02-09T00:00:00Z 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z A measurement of the tides and currents in McMurdo Sound was conducted over several seasons. Current measurements were first made in McMurdo Sound by Hodgson (1907) during the stay of the Discovery ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K052_1984_1985_NZ_2 Surveys and detailed investigations of Holocene raised beaches on the Victoria Land coast from Spike Cape to Depot Island 163.5667,-77.3,163.5667,-77.3163.5,-77.2333,163.5,-77.2333163.2,-77.0333,163.2,-77.0333162.7333,-76.8833,162.7333,-76.8833162.9667,-76.8167,162.9667,-76.8167163.0167,-76.7333,163.0167,-76.7333162.9667,-76.7,162.9667,-76.7 1984-10-21T00:00:00Z 1984-11-13T00:00:00Z 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z The Holocene raised beaches along the Victoria Land coast from Spike Cape north to Depot Island were investigated. Raised beach ridge suites contain records of relative sea level change that can ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K053_1993_1994_NZ_4 CTD casts off Pram Point to determine the internal wave structure under the shore fast ice of McMurdo Sound -110.6667,-75.3667,-110.6667,-75.3667-126.9,-77.166664,-126.9,-77.166664-126.1,-77.03333,-126.1,-77.03333-125.8,-76.666664,-125.8,-76.666664-125.8,-76.48333,-125.8,-76.48333-124.416664,-76.05,-124.416664,-76.05 1993-11-19T00:00:00Z 1993-12-05T00:00:00Z 2009-06-06T04:00:00Z The internal wave structure under the shore fast ice of McMurdo Sound was surveyed. An internal wave is a wave propagating along a density stratification in the water mass. The discontinuity in density ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K137_1990_1993_NZ_1 Measurement of ocean waves and ice coupled waves near a fast ice boundary, McMurdo Sound 166.3833,-77.6833,166.3833,-77.6833166.2233,-77.5616,166.2233,-77.5616165.505,-77.5016,165.505,-77.5016 1991-01-20T00:00:00Z 1991-01-27T00:00:00Z 1992-01-14T00:00:00Z 1992-01-26T00:00:00Z 1992-11-22T00:00:00Z 1992-12-08T00:00:00Z 2009-06-06T04:00:00Z Ocean waves interact with Antarctic ice. Pack ice acts as a barrier to wave penetration, and attenuates the propagating waves. The presence of fast ice changes the nature of the wave interaction so ... http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K042_2001_2008_NZ_1 Scott Base Tide Gauge records since 2001 166.767,-77.85,166.767,-77.85 2001-01-15T00:00:00Z T00:00:00Z 2009-05-04T04:00:00Z A sea level recorder and barometer was installed at Scott Base in January 2001 initially to support oceanographic and hazards research (including tsunami) and to support hydrographic surveying. The ...