9321619 SMITH This project will supply shipboard scientific support equipment for the research vessel MAURICE EWING, operated by the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University 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, James Smith 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 modify two on board cranes to give them greater reach, install sea water piping for science use, acquire a GMDSS compliant weather receiver, acquire a SOLAS rescue boat and davit and two GPS attitude receivers. ***
