APPENDIX IX

UNOLS Technology Upgrade Study Plan (DRAFT)

(Chris Mooers/2FEB96)

LEAD TASK
FIC Purpose, etc.
Scope:R/V's in the "Information Age"
supplementation w/ROVs, AUVS, etc.
complementation w/other observing systems
(e.g., moored and drifting buoys, satellites, etc.)
RVTECH Present Technology
standard
special
RVTECH/FIC Technology Possibilities & Prospects
"on the shelf"
"on the horizon"
FIC Scientific Needs
FIC/RVTECH Priorities, Phasing, Requirements (resources, etc.)