Sapelo Research Application Form
Research Application ID: GCE-77-2016 (submitted: 05/26/2016, status: approved)
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Cross-shore current measurements of the lower Duplin River
Investigator Information
On Island Sponsor: GCE SINERR UGAMI GADNR
| Principal Investigator: | Daniela Di Iorio | ||
| Home Institution: | University of Georgia | ||
| Award Information: | (not specified) | ||
| Mailing Address: | Dept. of Marine Sciences | Phone Number: | (706) 542-7020 |
| University of Georgia | E-mail Address: | daniela@uga.edu | |
| Athens, Georgia 30602-3636 | |||
| Co-investigators: | James B. Kelly (University of Georgia) | ||
Briefly describe the project goals and methodology
We intend to operate a Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (HADCP). This instrument will collect real-time time series data of the cross-shore currents near the mouth of the Duplin River in an effort to measure the exchange between the Duplin and Doboy Sound.
Where will the project be located?
The instrument will be mounted on a profiling mount on the north dolphin pier near the Marsh Landing Dock in the Duplin River. The GPS coordinates of the pier are approximately: 31°25'5.70"N; 81°17'45.15"W
How will you provide GPS coordinates for study sites?
GPS coordinates are listed in the project location field
What are the expected start and end dates of the project?
Start Date: 08/01/2016 End Date: (ongoing)
How many people will access the site and at what frequency?
Two people will access the site once per month.
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What equipment will be deployed in the field?
The instrument is a Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (HADCP). It will be powered by a cable running from the Marsh Landing boat house to the north dolphin pier; part of the cable will run in air and the other part in water. The cable will run along (underneath) the length of the dock then run along the river bottom to the pier. The instrument has the power requirements of: 48V @ ~1.1A.
Will plants or animals be collected as part of this study?
N/A
What are the likely impacts of the project on the site?
There will be no impacts to the site, all equipment is removable (from the pier) with bolt-on components.
Will the project design include boardwalks? If not, explain why not.
There are no boardwalks required, the pier is in the river ~34m from the shore, it is accessible by small boat.
How long will impacts persist after the research is concluded?
NA
Research Permits:
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division: GCE-77-2016_Permit_LOAck-DiIorio_Current_Research_Marsh_Landing_Dock_7.28.16 (08/01/2016-indefinite)
