Scientific Instrument Platforms


Science Instrument Platforms

Instruments may be mounted in these locations. Power(120V) and network connectivity is available via a Science Node/LAN Rack. Contact the Science Operations Manager with any questions.

Foremast and Foredeck


Foremast


Foremast:

  • Instrument platform at the top of the foremast is 14.9m(49') above average waterline.
  • 3 - 120V outlets atop
  • 3/8"-16 deck sockets on a 4" x 4" grid
  • Meteorological Sensors installed as part of underway system.
  • Air Intake Available
    • Run of Bev-A-Line tubing, approximately 115'(35m), to the forward area of the Main Lab. Additional lengths of tubing can be added to reach other labs.
    • 0.125" ID X 0.250" OD tubing is wrapped with heat tape and encased with 1/2" thick foam from the Foremast to where it enters the ship. Inside the ship it is encased with 3/8" foam.
  • Instruments mounted on the Foremast can have their cables routed to the Main Deck forward stores area where a Science Node can provide 120V power and an ethernet patch panel. The cable run is about 60'(18.3m) from the top of Foremast to the Science Node.

  • Foremast Arrangement

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    Foredeck:

  • The top of the foredeck is 8.1m(26' 6") above average waterline.

  • 1-inch NC-thread Deck Sockets on a 12" x 12" grid
  • Instruments mounted on the Foredeck can have their cables routed to the Main Deck forward stores area where a Science Node can provide 120V power and an ethernet patch panel. A cable run from the foredeck to the science node is about 35'(10.7m).
  • Foredeck Arrangement

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Flying Bridge, Aft of Bridge and Main Mast

Flying Bridge and Aft of Bridge

Flying Bridge and Aft of Bridge:

  • The Flying Bridge is on the 05 level, 16.8m(55') above average waterline.
  • Aft of the Flying Bridge is on the 04 level, 14.0m(46'0") above average waterline.
    • A goose neck, just aft of the bridge, provides cable access to the Main Lab.
      • The run from the goose neck opening, to the floor of the main lab, is approximately 12.5m(41'). The outlet in the main lab is by the Wet Wall.
    • A pass-through penetration on the port side of the 03 level provides access to the 03 Upper Lab where clean 120V power and a LAN rack is available.

Main Mast:

  • Instrument platform is 24.4m(80') above average waterline.
  • A science node provides 120V power and an ethernet patch panel.

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Above the SCR

Above SCR

  • Instrument platform is on the 03 level, 11.3m(37') above average waterline.
  • Radiometer/PAR Reference Platform
  • Access to clean 120V power and a LAN rack is available below, in the Science Control Room(SCR)

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