Objective PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is a multi-disciplinary project (science and engineering technology) which contributes to better understanding of the marine hydrothermal system at volcanic arc zones of the European marginal seas. Investigations are based on 1) the knowledge we have obtained in the last years about hydrothermal systems; 2) the deep-towed instrument OFOS (ocean floor observation system), 3) sensor packages which were partly developed for downhole chemical measurements. Investigations are concentrated on hydrothermal plumes as indicators for hydrothermal mineral forming processes in relation to the tectonic setting of the Aegean arc and other potential sites in the Mediterranean Sea. Promising areas will be identified from seismicity, seafloor topography and magnetic anomaly surveys. This will be followed by the search for a hydrothermal plume produced by an active vent field. The significant chemical signal of the plume will be identified by on-line in-situ measurement of temperature, particle density, H2S, Mn, Fe, Zn, Pb. Output from the sensors will be linked to navigational information to produce a map of the plume. These measurements will be done under video observation as the whole system will be linked to the OFOS. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyplanetary sciencesplanetary geologyengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors Programme(s) FP2-MAST 1 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of marine science and technology (MAST), 1989-1992 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel EU contribution No data Address Olshausenstraße 40-60 24118 Kiel Germany See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Christian-Albrechts Universität Kiel Germany EU contribution No data Address Wischhofstraße 1-3 24148 Kiel See on map Total cost No data NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH Greece EU contribution No data Address AGHIOS KOSMAS, HELLINIKON 16604 ELINIKO, ATHENS See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne See on map Total cost No data
