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SITE SUMMARIES (continued)
Proposed Site: WALV-9A
Priority: 1
Position: 28°51.19'S, 2°37.14'E
Water Depth: 2979 m
Sediment Thickness: 585 m
Target Depth: 360 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 360 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: MCS line GeoB01-048, CDP 4138; line GeoB01-055, CDP 4600.
Parasound Coverage: Geob01-048, 24.01.01, 03:57h; Geob01-055, 25.01.01, 01:05h.
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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