Posts Tagged ‘Coastal Pioneer Array MAB’
Loaded and Ready to Go!
The Shallow Water Mooring has been loaded on the R/V Neil Armstrong and fully integrated. This means the buoy, riser, multi-function node, and profiling vehicle are complete, operating, and transmitting test data. The system will operate right up until departure to ensure all systems are ready for deployment.
Read MoreSafety First
Safety is always a key aspect of going to sea. One of the first things we do is have a safety drill so that we understand what the different ship alarms mean, where we need to muster in the case of an emergency, and how to don and use our personal protective equipment. Science party…
Read MorePreparing the Test Mooring
At-Sea Test 4 cruise will include the first deployment of new Shallow Water Mooring (SWM) components. The mooring will be deployed for a few months to test the seabed multifunction node, buoyant stretch hose, riser cable, and Prawler profiling vehicle. Engineering data will be collected and assessed prior to deployment at the proposed Pioneer Mid-Atlantic…
Read MoreIt’s a Wrap!
Wrapping up a successful cruise. The iconic Ravenel Bridge welcomes the R/V Neil Armstrong back to Charlestown to mark the end of a successful Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Bight cruise.
Read MoreMission Accomplished
Beautiful skies to mark the end of a successful cruise! The OOI-CGSN team and the RV Neil Armstrong completed their transit into Charleston, SC and commenced offloading all the deployment equipment. The boat following the Armstrong was for the harbor pilot, required for large ships entering Charleston Harbor. The boat came alongside as the Armstrong…
Read MoreTeamwork
It takes a team to do oceanography. Here James Kuo prepares an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler for deployment, along with other team members from OOI-CGSN, WHOI Mooring Operations & Engineering, and the RV Neil Armstrong crew.
Read MoreProfiler Mooring Deployed
The Coastal Profiler Mooring was successfully deployed in 600m water depth at MAB. The test deployment will verify the mooring and buoy design, as well as the operation of the profiling vehicle, in the MAB environment.
Read MoreCPM Deployment
A profiler mooring deployment starts with the buoy going over the transom. The Armstrong’s Bos’n (right) signals for the hauling winch to come up slowly to begin the process. OOI Team member Kris Newhall (left) and Armstrong crew members (background) assist.
Read MoreROV Control Station
ROV dive operations are controlled and monitored from a station in the ship’s lab. A darkened room provides better contrast for the monitors, which allow the pilot to view ROV operating information and seafloor conditions.
Read MoreROV Dive Prep
CGSN Team Members Irene Duran (foreground) and James Kuo (background) prepare the OOI ROV for operations on the back deck of the Armstrong. The ROV camera and sonar are used to assess conditions on the sea floor prior to mooring deployments.
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