Brief description of purpose of cruise |
Shelf. Basic marine research in geophysics, oceanography, bathymetry, biology and geology |
Name: | Polarstern |
Nationality: | German |
Call. sign: | DBLK |
Dates of cruise: | From 12 August to 19 October 2008 |
Operating authority: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
Owner: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
Name of master: | Stephan Schwarze |
Scientist in charge: | Dr. Wilfred Jokat |
Geographical area: | 77ºN-4ºW, 85ºN-34ºE, 72ºN-14º44’E |
Date of application: | 14 February 2008 |
Date granted: | 20 June 2008 |