Instrument: HADAL-Lander

Instrument Short Name: HADAL-Lander
Instrument Description:

The HADAL-Lander is a free-falling baited lander composed of two major components; the scientific payload and delivery system.

HADAL-Lander A

HADAL-Lander-B

PI supplied instrument name: HADAL-Lander
Dataset-specific description

Sampling and Analytical Methodology:
Animal samples were collected using a variety of baited traps. Sediment samples were collected using megacores on a free vehicle lander. Rock samples were collected using a van veen style grab on a free vehicle lander. Water samples were collected using a conventional CTD rosette.