Oceanographic Instrumentation Upgrade for R/V Thomas G Thompson
Abstract
?DURIP 2015 Proposal University of Washington School of Oceanography Oceanographic Instrumentation Upgrade for R/V Thomas G Thompson This proposal is submitted with the intent of upgrading the scientific capabilities of Research Vessel Thomas G Thompson. R/V Thompson is owned by the Office of Naval Research. The vessel is operated by the University of Washington under a Charter Party agreement with ONR. The ship supports oceanographic research conducted by numerous scientists as a vessel within the University National Oceanographic Laboratory Systems (UNOLS) fleet. This includes research sponsored by the Office of Naval Research as well as other important entities such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, NOAA, USGS, the University of Washington, and the University of Victoria. In this proposal the University of Washington proposes to upgrade the capabilities of R/V Thompson by procuring and installing a new EM-302 multi-beam bottom mapping system. The currently installed EM-302 system demonstrates signs that the 12-year old transmit and receive transducers are starting to fail. Furthermore, the system’s computers are aging and utilize software that is no longer supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer Kongsberg. The EM-302 system provides the capability to map most of the world’s ocean floor. It is operated constantly during oceanographic research cruises and ocean transits. For most principal investigators going to sea on R/V Thompson the system provides essential data that supports their work.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 20, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512887
Entities
People
- William S.D. Wilcock
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Washington