1. OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Artist Rendering Capabilities of the NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER Craig Russell, NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research (ERT, Inc.)

2. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 2 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 The Mission Systematic exploration Unknown and Poorly known areas Reconnaissance Investigate anomalies Interdisciplinary Foundation setting Establishing a sense of “Place”

3. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 3 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 The Mission ?

4. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 4 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Concept of Operations – Sticks & Boxes

5. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 5 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 The Ship Built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements Former acoustic surveillance vessel – slow and long voyages 5-years since last dry-dock; a few unexpected repairs Undergoing standard major repairs and upgrades – engine and generator overhauls Undergoing upgrades to meet standards of other NOAA T-AGOS vessels Voided Anti-Roll Tank – alternatives under investigation

6. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 6 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 The Ship Draft – 15 feet Berthing – 46 (27 crew / 19 mission) Length – 224 feet Beam – 43 feet Top Speed – 10 kts Endurance – 30 days

7. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 7 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Anticipated Operating Area

8. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 8 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Core Capabilities High-resolution mapping Dedicated multi- purpose ROV (6000 m) Telepresence Complementary science operations (i.e., CTD, etc.) Image courtesy of Phoenix Image courtesy of URI/IFE Kongsberg EM302

9. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 9 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Facilities Permanent ROV / Mapping control room Hangar, pit and workshop Dry/Tech lab Wet lab Constant temperature room -80C ultra cold freezer Hazmat/acid storage Seawater flow-through system

10. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 10 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Supporting Capabilities Dynamic Positioning (DP-1) Mission & General Purpose Cranes A-frame and J-frame Traction winch Hydro-winch General purpose winch CTD and 20 place rosette Deep water echo sounder Sub-bottom profiler Scientific Seawater Sampling System (CTD, Fluorometer, TSG)

11. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 11 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Wet Lab Dry Lab Control Room ET Shop Rack Room Mission Spaces

12. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 12 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Mapping System Kongsberg EM302 1 st generation Hull faring mounted 10-7000 m, 30 kHz Swath width = 5.5xD/10 km Raw, bathymetry, backscatter Software revisions ongoing Image courtesy of UCSB, Univ. S. Carolina, NOAA, WHOI

13. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 13 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 ROV System

14. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 14 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Telepresence/VSAT MTN Communications VSAT SeaTel 3.7m Dish Up to 45 Mbps TX Up to 5 Mbps RX Three + HD video up Multiple two-way IP voice Data Linkage to Exploration Command Centers, Inner Space Center, web sites, data centers, learning centers, etc.

15. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 15 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Telepresence/VSAT Phoenix Telepresence System VSAT Integrated Onboard PTZ cameras in lab and operation spaces, mobile HD cam Intercom system Multiviewer HD monitors Frame capture

16. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 16 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Core Capabilities High-resolution mapping Dedicated multi- purpose ROV (6000 m) Telepresence Complementary science operations (i.e., CTD, etc.) Image courtesy of Phoenix Image courtesy of URI/IFE Kongsberg EM302

17. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 17 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007

18. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 18 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Dynamic Positioning Kongsberg DP-1 1 - 500 hp retractable azimuthing bow thruster 2 - 250 hp tunnel stern thrusters Main system control on bridge 2 - remote controls (aft deck and aft bridge) Fine tuning to occur during shakedown

19. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 19 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems

20. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 20 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems ROV/Mission Crane HydraPro 6500 lbs SWL full range 15000 lbs lifting @ 10’ 150 ft of ¾” spectra line Sway limiter

21. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 21 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems A-Frame Dynacon 10000 lbs SWL overboard = 20,000 pounds Safe luffing load = 8,000 pounds @ sea state 4

22. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 22 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems Traction Winch Dynacon 7500 m of 17mm Rochester 2351 electromechanical cable Electrical slip ring: 4 power passes (5,000 VAC and 10 Amps ea.) Optic rotary joint: 3 single-mode passes

23. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 23 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems General Purpose Crane Hydra Pro 6600 lbs SWL @ 46 ft 24000 lbs SQL @ 10 ft

24. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 24 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems Hydrographic Winch: Markey Desh-5 8,000 m of 9.5 mm electromechanical cable and level winding system Serves A-Frame and J-Frame

25. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level 25 OEAWG Workshop, October 23, 2007 Handling Systems Phase II installations: General Purpose Winch J-Frame Hydro Winch and GP Winch use 3,500 pound SWL 0.375 inch EM cable from hydro winch Towing capability = 3,000 pounds @ up to 45 degdegrees from vertical