AMT is a multidisciplinary programme undertaking biological, chemical and physical oceanographic research during a voyage between the UK and the South Atlantic
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Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) retweeted
A #NewStudy reveals the optical properties, or ‘spectral fingerprints’, of #phytoplankton in the ocean, providing a unique and valuable dataset for #RemoteSensing #scientists, #MarineEcologists, #biogeochemical #modelers, and #ClimateScientists alike: pml.ac.uk/news/unveiling-sec…
ALT PML’s Dr Thomas Jordan, Earth Observation Scientist in Ocean Optics, has led a new study resulting in a unique and valuable dataset that combines the optical properties of Atlantic seawater and phytoplankton pigment concentrations. The decadal dataset provides a new resource for scientists to ground-truth data from existing ocean color satellite sensors that detect markers such as the chlorophyll pigment found in phytoplankton. The dataset can also be used to develop new phytoplankton algorithms for next-generation satellites. In turn, increased confidence in satellite observations of phytoplankton enables improved monitoring of ocean health and the global carbon cycle, which feeds into climate science.
Arrival in port: Montevideo, Uruguay! Personal thanks to Captain John Leask for a successful 31st Atlantic Meridional Transect!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Thanks to the Captain and Crew of RRS James Cook for all of your support on JC272-AMT31 (photo credit: Marshall Mackinnon, POD)!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
AMT31 research campaign science party (less Beth). #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Willie Mclennan (CPOD - Bosun) and Marshall Mackinnon (POD) renew and prepare the bow lines for docking. #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Example from NASA of combining satellite data to provide in sight into the phytoplankton dynamics in the Atlantic Ocean: nasa.gov/missions/pace/nasas… #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Wandering Albatross seen off the stern of RRS James Cook after the last AMT31 discrete samples were taken. #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
AMT31 Atmospheric and Marine Chemistry team, final measurements: Jan Kaiser (UEA) and Bethany Wilkinson (PML). #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
AMT31 (Brazilian) Phytoplankton team, last day of science: Carlos Rafael Borges Mendes and Raul Costa (FURG), Francielle N. de L. Holtz Santos (POGO training fellowship). #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
AMT31 Optics team, last day of science: Peter Croot (University of Galway, IE), Xavier Warren (University of Connecticut, USA), Gavin Tilstone and Tom Jordan (PML, UK). #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Fox amongst the chickens? Another of Marnie Ross’ (SG1A) amazing tattoos! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Last Argo float deployed for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Thanks again to Mark Squibb (CPOS) and Rob McKeown (POS) for another safe deployment!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Lizzie Booth (3rd Officer) doing the monthly checks on the combined space rescue equipment (both in the light and dark!). #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
High phytoplankton biomass, seen from space (ESA Sentinel-3b & NASA VIIRS imagery) and measured underway, as we steam south west towards the coast of Uruguay. Thanks to NEODAAS for satellite support!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Great to have the Brazilian team from FURG, Rafael Mendes & Raul Costa, on board AMT31 who are doing the important job of characterising the phytoplankton community in surface Atlantic waters!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
The Christmas turtle, seen off the back deck after the Christmas lunch!! (Photo credit: Tom Jordan)! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
Christmas lunch on RRS James Cook was really special! The effort that Mark Ashfield (Head chef), Tadeusz Kukowski (Chef), Carl Piper (Stwd), Paula Mcdougall (Purser) and Danny Higham (Stwd) put in was incredible!! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
A Christmas gift? Mark Squibb (CPOS) and Rob McKeown (POS) deploy an argo float in the rain on Christmas day!! Thanks guys! #JC272, @PlymouthMarine, @CLASS_UKRI, #AMT31, #NEODAAS
