http://trekme.com/trekster/ en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:38:04 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:38:04 +0000 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:14:40 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-147-arrival-in-alaska http://trekme.com/trekster/post-147-arrival-in-alaska Sat, 26 May 2007 23:14:40 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-139-the-hanger http://trekme.com/trekster/post-139-the-hanger hanger
]]> Sat, 26 May 2007 23:14:39 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-138-the-aorport http://trekme.com/trekster/post-138-the-aorport Mon, 21 May 2007 15:32:55 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-133-killer-whales http://trekme.com/trekster/post-133-killer-whales ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 15:32:55 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-132-fox-island http://trekme.com/trekster/post-132-fox-island The cruise included a salmon lunch at Fox Island lodge.  I was surprised at the excellent service from the staff, something rare these days, and was pleased with the quality of the lunch.   We chose to eat on the back deck, basking in the sun and enjoying the view of the mountain behind the lodge.  After enjoying one to many desserts, we headed down to the beachand found a log to sit on and enjoy the view of Resurrection Bay.  A single blast of the boats whistle, indicated it was time to make our way back on board to continue to cruise.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 16:06:06 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-131-a-free-cruise http://trekme.com/trekster/post-131-a-free-cruise Kaladi's coffee shop in Wasilla and I won a free Kenai Fjords Tours cruise.  My wife and I have lived in Alaska for 26 years and have never really done any "tourists" trips before.  After having a great afternoon, I can highly recommend  this 5 hour excursion. 
We drove down from Wasilla in the morning and checked in at 11am for the cruise.  The weather was severe clear, visibility unlimited, light winds and no bugs.  The trees still had the fresh green color of new leaves as winters last remaining snow piles were rapidly becoming spring puddles.  The temperature was in the low 60's, Seward was still void of the summer tourists.  This was the perfect setting for an awesome experience!
We boarded the M/V Chenega at noon and headed out of Resurrection Bay at a comfortable 16kts.  Check out the sites by clicking on the points of the map above.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 20:09:28 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-129-ghostnet-drifter-buoys http://trekme.com/trekster/post-129-ghostnet-drifter-buoys GhostNet project - In 2001, ATI received a NASA grant to address theissue of derelict fishing gear in the North Pacific using remotesensing technologies. ATI put together a team consisting of government,academia and industry. The team included NOAA NESDIS, NOAA NationalMarine Fisheries Services and NOAA Environmental Technology Lab as wellas a group from the University of Southern California and theUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks. In brief, we are using ocean models(e.g. Ocean Surface Current Simulations � OSCURS) to analyze the NorthPacific and find areas of expected convergence. Then, through the helpof NOAA NESDIS, satellite data is examined in the specified areas forsigns of actual convergence. Sustained convergence areas are trackeddaily and the information is used to direct an aerial search byaircraft. Both ATI and NOAA ESRL worked together to design and build anautomatic anomaly detection system, which utilizes airborne remotesensing equipment and ATI�s proprietary software to identify and recordanomalies in the ocean. High-resolution imagery is automatically takenof each anomaly and available for immediate analysis by the systemoperator on board the aircraft as well as personnel linked to theaircraft via Internet connection. During March-April of 2005, we flew aNOAA P3 aircraft into the Sub Tropical Convergence Zone north ofHawaii. We successfully located and identified marine debris fieldsincluding over 2000 individual debris items and nets.]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 01:21:29 +0000 http://trekme.com/trekster/post-125-the-epic-kayak-trip http://trekme.com/trekster/post-125-the-epic-kayak-trip
As you can see from the map, we traveled a lot of miles, thanks to twin 115 HP outboards on our friend Tom's boat.  We built a kayak rack for his boat and took advantage of speed to get us and our gear out deeper in the Sound.  Check out the adventure.  I will be updating with new pictures as I get time.  By the way, the fresh caught shrimp was AWESOME!

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