Scientific oversight of Arctic polar science support on US vessels
Eight members from academic community
Supported by NSF and US Coast Guard
Ties to agencies supporting Arctic research from vessels
Ties to science organizations concerned with Arctic research from vessels
Jim Swift, SIO, Chair (jswift@ucsd.edu)
Lisa Clough, East Carolina University
Joe Coburn, WHOI
Glenn Cota, Old Dominion University
Kelly Falkner, Oregon State University
Larry Lawver, University of Texas at Austin
Dan Lubin, SIO
Tom Weingartner, University of Alaska
Jack Bash, UNOLS Executive Secretary
Ken Johnson, UNOLS Chair
Ship scheduling to UNOLS format
Science-of-opportunity guidelines
"Chief Scientist" pamphlet
Technical support continuity
Coordinate science missions
Explore future science initiatives
Oversee HEALY contruction/outfitting
ARV science mission requirements updated 8/93
COMB recommends not funding ARV
NSF not pursuing ARV
Coast Guard begins planning for HEALY in 1993
HEALY authorized by Congress; construction underway in
1996, to be completed during 1998.
"A modem polar research vessel designed to be operated by the US Coast Guard for the US polar science community"
420/82/28 feet; 15,332 tons; 30,000 HP; twin screw; classic bow;
4.5' ice @ 3 knots; crew of 75 (includes 14 in helo group)
Science space & outfitting similar to new AGORS; labs ca. 4000 sq.ft.; 35/50 berths
-$20,000/day to be included in proposals
Increase area and bench space in labs
Improve traffic flow
Fantail wet lab
Choices for vans
Lab temp control
Seawater temp monitor/control
Area for incubations
Reduce/move science freezer
Stowage for on-ice equipment
Relocate dive locker
Portable lab freezers and refrigerators
Portable con station
Data archiving