Academic Research Vessels 1985-1990.

Abstract

This study was begun because in recent years funds to operate the academic fleet have been insufficient despite the continuing scientific importance and practical value of work in academic oceanography. Many of the vessels, especially the larger ones, have been laid up for various periods as a result of financial constraints. There is no immediate prospect for improvement in this situation; and unless new sources of funds are found, indications are that funding for oceanographic research and for ship operations will be inadequate throughout the 19080's. If that is to be the situation, steps must be taken now to alter the academic research fleet so as to preserve the greatest possible measure of sea-going capability within the likely funding constraints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116885

Entities

Organizations

  • National Research Council

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemistry
  • Databases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Marine Geology
  • Medical Personnel
  • Oceanography
  • Regression Analysis
  • Ridges
  • Sea Water
  • Seabed
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Systems Analysis and Design