7th data acquisition | 31.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

On Monday 31st of July, we wrapped up the summer acquisition campaign of PLP2023. The 6 targets, starting to show signs of considerable damage, were removed for August as scheduled, and will be...

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6th data acquisition | 26.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

Wednesday the 26th of July was the second to last acquisition for this stage of PLP2023. The sea was back at its regular warm temperatures inside the gulf for the season, at almost 28 oC. Wind...

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5th data acquisition | 21.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

 With almost no wind, Friday the 21st of July was a good measurement day. The sea was a bit more turbid and cooler due to the northern winds blowing the previous days. The 3 m2 target was upside...

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4th data acquisition | 16.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

Sunday the 16th of July was a windy measurement day. With wind gusts of up to 10 m/sec early in the morning, the targets hold well. Some damage from the seagulls that rest on the HDPE tarp is...

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3rd data acquisition | 11.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

The 3rd PLP2023 acquisitions took place on the 11th of July. All targets are in good condition. We are planning for two more weeks of acquisitions before the targets are removed for August....

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2nd data acquisition | 06.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

Thursday 6th of July was the second official Sentinel-2 acquisition for PLP2023, with the 6 HDPE tarp and wooden planks targets deployed at the permanent infrastructure in the Gulf of Gera. We will...

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1st data acquisition | 01.07.23

Experiment Log 2023

The PLP2023’s official acquisition period kicked off on Saturday 1st of July. Square HDPE tarp and wooden planks targets, of 1, 2 and 3 m2 in size are deployed at our dedicated infrastructure in...

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Welcome the PLP23 | 12.06.23

Experiment Log 2023

The PLP2023 started with the construction of the targets that will be deployed in the coming days. Two types of targest will be deployed; white HDPE tarp as the floating marine litter target, and...

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