High Resolution Tidal Current Data Collected for First Time in Belfast Lough

Dr. Adam Mellor (AFBI) assisting with retrieval of ADCP aboard the Banrion Uladh,

The ADCP mounted on a steel frame with acoustic release (netting to prevent sinkage into soft sediments)

The 4^th Transnational meeting took place in Belfast and was hosted by partner AFBI. There were specific meetings regarding site’s developments, activity’s developments and plans for Site Seminars. Following this, there were also specific meeting regarding the development of Activity 2: Financial and administrative issues and a brainstorming about the training video led by FHC.

On the workshop, stakeholders showed considerable interest in the proposed SPRES products, especially the “one stop shop” concept of one interface hosting risk/vulnerability information, the oil spill simulator, protection strategies and access information. The need for both an online system and a desktop version was identified. GIS-like interfaces are now familiar and definitely the best way to present information.

View of Belfast Docks site of ADCP deployment]