9732656 SMITH This project will provide shipboard scientific support equipment for the research vessel ALPHA HELIX, an NSF-owned ship operated by the University of Alaska, Institute of Marine 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, Thomas D. 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, acquire a differential GPS, a precision depth sounder, a navigational multiplexer and replace two navigational computers with charting software. ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9732656
Program Officer
Emma R. Dieter
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-07-01
Budget End
2000-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$50,247
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Fairbanks
State
AK
Country
United States
Zip Code
99775