Pioneer 21
Pioneer 21 Field Update (March 31–April 1): Strong Momentum as Mooring and Glider Operations Advance
The CGSN team aboard the R/V Neil Armstrong made steady progress over March 31 and April 1 as part of the Pioneer 21 cruise in the Mid-Atlantic Bight. Despite rough seas and a few technical setbacks, the team successfully deployed key instruments, continued meteorological surveys, and advanced glider operations. Highlights included the deployment of the…
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The R/V Neil Armstrong is a state-of-the-art oceangoing research vessel. The ship is 238 feet long, can sustain speeds of 10 knots, has a range of 11,500 nautical miles, and can remain at sea for up to 40 days. Named for the American hero whose “small step” provided humanity with a new perspective on our planet, this vessel carries on its namesake’s legacy of exploration.
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