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PACHIDERME

PACHIDERME. (PAcifique-CHIli-Dynamique des Eaux intermediaries). Questions about Climate Change. What is the difference between weather and climate? How can we study climate change? How far back in time do we need to go to tell if the climate is actually changing?

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PACHIDERME

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  1. PACHIDERME (PAcifique-CHIli-Dynamique des Eaux intermediaries)

  2. Questions about Climate Change • What is the difference between weather and climate? • How can we study climate change? • How far back in time do we need to go to tell if the climate is actually changing? • Where is all the data hidden? What are the research challenges? • Why is “climate change” so controversial?

  3. Deep Sea Research Cruise • Southern Chile • To retrieve cores from over twenty locations along the Chilean Fjord Region • To be analyzed for climate change indicators

  4. Where(Can you figure out why? Watch for updates!)

  5. Who? • The International Marine Past Global Change Study (IMAGES Program) • Institut Polaire Francais (IPEV) • Dr. Catherine Kissel & Dr. Carlo Laj • Numerous German, French, Spanish, and Norwegian Scientists • 4 Teachers who will be the “Core-Education” Team on board

  6. Research Vessel • Marion Dufresne – named after the French explorer who reached Tasmania before the English and the first European to make contact with Tasmania’s indigenous population. Launched in 1995.

  7. Marion Dufresne Dimensions: length 120.50 m, breadth 20.60 m Passenger accommodation: 110 passengers capacity, 59 cabins, 2 dining rooms, meeting room, lounges, conference/video room, and gym room.

  8. Coring Methods(watch for updates on how it’s done!)

  9. Challenges to Research at Sea!

  10. Bon Voyage!

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