The team has officially completed loading the R/V Neil Armstrong for Leg #1 of the Pioneer Fall Turn cruise — and this year’s setup brings increased operational flexibility!
The vessel is carrying all three types of moorings used in the Coastal Pioneer Array: Coastal Profiler, Shallow Water, and Coastal Surface moorings. Having the full suite on board means the team can handle both deployments and recoveries regardless of changing weather or sea conditions.
This approach not only maximizes efficiency but also ensures that critical ocean observations continue uninterrupted — a key advantage as the Pioneer Array continues to support year-round research in the dynamic Mid-Atlantic Bight.
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