Oceanographic Instrumentation, R/V Blue Heron 2008

University Of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth MN

Investigators

Abstract

Proposal is to set up an underway sea surface data system with thermistor, fluorometer and transmissometer to be operated on all cruises aboard the R/V Blue Heron. The vessel is operated by the University of Minnesota and managed by Doug Ricketts as part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) research fleet. The item requested is an: Underway Sea Surface Data System Broader impacts: In the present proposal, the item recommended for support provides an important infrastructure capability for basic instrumentation that is cost-effective, and will significantly improve capabilities for users of R/V Blue Heron, which services a diverse group of investigators from around the U.S. The University of Minnesota technical support groups have the expertise to operate and support the recommended systems on the vessel.