Coordination, Organization and Participation in Seabed Characterization 2021
Abstract
The description of this effort can be located in R2 Sub-Activity Ocean Sciences in PE 0601153N. We propose that the performers will act as co-chief scientists, for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Seabed Characterization Experiment 2021 Plus (SBCEX21+), a two-week experiment on the New England continental shelf and slope, scheduled for June 2021. This proposal supports performer Knobless role as co-chief scientist of experiment. Performer Wilsons role is supported through a separate proposal. SBCEX21+ will also include the participation of several other ocean acousticians at several other institutions, all funded through their own grants. Temporally, SBCEX21+ will follow the related Task Force Ocean (TFO) Shelf Break experiment, known as NESBA which is scheduled for May 2021. SBCEX21+ will revisit the New England Mudpatch site from a previous experiment conducted in 2017, in a mean water depth of about 75 m, and will also extend into deeper water (200 m to 600 m) generally south of the 2017 site. Wilson and Knobles will define scientific objectives and work with the principle investigators (PIs) from the participating institutions to plan the experimental measurements and ensure the overall program scientific objectives are achieved. This includes coordinating UNOLS research vessels RV Neil Armstrong (and potentially the RV Endeavor) to execute the experimental logistics, and to coordinate with the NESBA chief scientist to maximize synergy between the two experiments. Further, the performers will work closely with the ONR program office to make sure that the scientific accomplishments will meet programmatic objectives. This includes the oversight of a data exchange agreement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 20, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142012655
Entities
People
- Preston S Wilson
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Texas at Austin