This project will supply shipboard scientific equipment for the research vessels COLUMBUS ISELIN and CALANUS, operated by the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and dedicated to use in support of ocean science research. The Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment Program provides funds for ship equipment deemed essential to the proper and safe conduct of ocean science research. This Program provides support for such items as deck equipment including winch systems for the deployment and retrieval of scientific instruments, navigational equipment such as radars, gyroscopes and earth satellite receivers to pin point the location of research sites, communication equipment including radio transceivers and satellite transceivers for voice and scientific data communications and other equipment such as motorized workboats for transporting scientists to and from data retrieval sites. The Project Director, Ronald Hutchinson is fully qualified to direct this project having had considerable experience in overseeing the acquisition and installation of shipboard equipment. This project will allow the institution to acquire two freezers for science materials on the ISELIN, modify the hydraulic system on the CALANUS, install a backup GPS navigation system on the ISELIN, replace two outboard motors, obtain a SCUBA refill station for diving and obtain an emergency power supply for the bridge and a clean work station for the ISELIN.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9024956
Program Officer
Richard W. West
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-04-15
Budget End
1993-03-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$29,829
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine&Atmospheric Sci
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Key Biscayne
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
33149