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Credit: DT Crist \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Credit: DT Crist \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

The R\/V Neil Armstrong<\/em> is fully loaded with ocean observing equipment for the first deployment of the Coastal Pioneer Array at the Mid-Atlantic Bight.\u00a0 To ensure all equipment stays in place, regardless of conditions, the ship’s back deck has holes drilled into the floor that allows the team to securely fasten and tie-down the various pieces of the mooring to be deployed.\u00a0 Heavy duty rings are screwed into the deck holes and equipment is held in place with ratchet tie-down straps or chains.\u00a0 In some cases, equipment is screwed in directly to the holes.\u00a0 This configuration allows for great flexibility and use of the back deck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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