FLIGHT EQUIPMENT USED:

• Video camera Sony DSR-PD150P
  for video filming of the World Ocean bioproductive areas

  Magnification degree of auto-zoom lens - 16
  Focal distance range 5.5 - 88 mm
  Resolution - 650 TV lines
  TV-signal format - PAL

• Photographic camera Mikon F5;
• Dictophone
• Laptop

CONSUMABLES:

• DIATOMEYA Kit

OBJECTIVE:

Investigation of stability of geographic location and configuration of boundaries of the World Ocean bioproductive water areas.

TASKS:

• Exploration of the World Ocean areas within a latitude belt of ±54° aimed at check search and determination of current coordinates of location of bioproductive water areas
• Recording of a shape, structure and morphometric characteristics of formations contrasting in color within specified bioproductive areas of the ocean.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

Creation of a database on bioproductive ocean areas.