Deep Water Kongsberg Multi-Beam EM122 upgrade to the newest EM124 enabling state-of-the-art operations aboard the R/V Neil Armstrong
Abstract
Deep Water Kongsberg Multi-Beam EM122 upgrade to the newest EM124 enabling state-of-the-art operations aboard the R/V Neil ArmstrongABSTRACT - PUBLICLY RELEASABLEThe Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) proposes the acquisition, installation and operation of an upgraded deep water multibeam for R/V Neil Armstrong. The EM124 is designed to perform seabed mapping to full ocean depth with an unsurpassed resolution, coverage and accuracy. Integrating and updating the deep water multibeam system contributes to the safety and overall efficiency of the vessel as this equipment allows Neil Armstrong to accurately map the sea floor. A successful upgrade to an EM124 was recently completed with other vessels within the Academic Research Fleet and the Multibeam Advisory Committee (MAC) continues to recommend updates. The installation of this system would occur during a planned FY2023 drydock period. Upon its return to service, R/V Neil Armstrong will offer improved functionality, an opportunity to increase utilization due to these enhancements and provide the most recent technologies available for ongoing oceanographic research and educational pursuits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312231
Entities
People
- David Fisichella
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution