The Woods Hole Buoy Project Moorings 1960 Through 1974

From December 1960 to December 1974, the Moored Array Project (Buoy Group) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution deployed 556 moored stations. Operations data on all stations is tabulated, including station number, location, setting and recovery dates, type of mooring, classification of various mooring components, number of instruments, and other information. Statistical tables are provided on mooring performance by calendar year, type of mooring, and other variables, with discussions of mooring reliability, backup recovery systems and acoustic release devices.

This report covers the techniques of deploying and recovering the moorings used by the Buoy Project at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. A brief description of the moorings and associated hardware is included. Deck equipment is discussed. Step by step descriptions are given of the procedures for handling of the mooring gear at sea during setting and recovery. Documentation and quality control are also discussed. (Author).