Okeanos Explorer (EX1602): Mission System Shakedown/CAPSTONE Mapping
Description
Operations will use the shipâs deep water mapping systems (Kongsberg EM302 multibeam sonar, EK60 split-beam fisheries sonars, Knudsen 3260 chirp sub-bottom profiler sonar, Teledyne RDI Workhorse Mariner and Ocean Surveyor ADCPs), NOAAâs two-body 6,000 m remotely operated vehicle (ROVs Deep Discoverer and Seirios) system, CTD rosette, and the shipâs high-bandwidth satellite connection for real-time ship to shore communications. ROV dives will mostly be conducted during the day, while CTD casts, and multibeam, singlebeam, and sub-bottom acoustic mapping will occur when the ROV is on deck. Exact locations of discrete ROV dives and mapping operations will be determined during the cruise as results of engineering and shakedown tests are evaluated and once weather and operational constraints are factored in.
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http://www.ncddc.noaa.gov/website/google_maps/OE/mapsOE.htm?survey=Okeanos Explorer (EX1602): Mission System Shakedown/CAPSTONE Mapping 2016 |
Tags
- seafloor mapping
- davisville rhode island
- expeditionexplorationexplorermapping surveymarine educationmultibeammultibeam backscattermultibeam s
- hawaii
- mission shakedown
- hawaiian islandskaiwi channelkealaikahiki channellanai islandmolokai fracture zonemolokai islandmurr