CRUISE 62-H-10, JULY 17-AUGUST 13, 1962, GALVESTON, TEXAS-KINGSTON, JAMAICA-NICARAGUA-HONDURAS SHELF

Abstract

Cruise 62-H-10 was designed for collecting sediment samples from the broad continental shelf off the coasts of Nicaragua and Honduras. The oceanographic research vessel Hidalgo proceeded to the Nicaragua-Honduras shelf, where bottom samples were collected. The collection of bottom samples off Pedro Bank, which lies southwest of Jamaica was also accomplished. The track-line of the cruise is shown. Brief descriptions of the various programs carried on during the cruise are given. Data are restricted to station locations, bathymetry and surface temperatures. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 13, 1962
Accession Number
AD0284822

Entities

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bathymetry
  • Birds
  • Central America
  • Continental Shelves
  • Continents
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • North America
  • Sediments
  • Surface Temperature

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