IODP Expedition 319 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.319.2009

Site summaries (continued)


Priority:	Primary: Chikyu Expedition 319 (riserless)
Position:	33°12.597´N, 136°41.188´E
Water depth (m):	2535
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	525
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	550
Survey coverage:	Extensive survey data from 3-D seismic data: • In-line 2489 • Cross-line 5342
Objective:	Drill and case long-term observatory hole
Drilling, coring, and downhole measurement program:	Chikyu Expedition 319: • Wireline • LWD/MWD • Place sensors on bridge plug for later retrieval
Anticipated lithology:	Hemipelagic mud with turbidite sand, sedimentary breccia, and hemipelagic mudstone.