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Proposed Site: WALV-8A
Priority: 2
Position: 28°31.96'S, 2°50.73'E
Water Depth: 2530 m
Sediment Thickness: 621 m
Target Depth: 500 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: Site 8A, 8B, and 8C summary line GeoB01-031; MCS line GeoB01-031, CDP 7884; line GeoB01-046, CDP 1047.
Parasound Coverage: Geob01-031, 20.01.01, 17:42h; Geob01-046, 23.01.01, 23:25h.
Objectives: See "Scientific Objectives."
Drilling Program: Double or triple APC to refusal; single or double XCB to target depth.
Downhole Logging Program: Triple-combo, FMS-sonic, WST.
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Calcareous ooze in the upper section, chalk in the lower section.
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