Brian Stone Research Support Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs Research Support Planning Polar Research Support Section Al Sutherland Ocean Projects Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop OPP Funding Differs from most “traditional” NSF grants OPP Science Section funds direct researcher support OPP Research Support section funds field support and activities in the field Direct research support through prime contractor

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop NSF Support Concept Provide the researcher with the basic tools needed to do research in Antarctica Efforts on pre-planning to minimize time on-ice. Maximize throughput Allow researchers to focus on achieving scientific objectives

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Budgeting NSF Supplies Multi-user equipment Travel / ticketing All subsistence on ice Cold weather clothing Consumables Research Budget Specialized equipment Unique field gear Lodging & food

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Helicopters McMurdo Station 2 Bell AS-350-B2 A-Star 2 US Coast Guard Vessels As required

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Light Aircraft Twin Otter Basler-Turbo 67 Medium to short range

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop LC-130 Hercules Deep field workDeep field work Extended RangeExtended Range Outsize cargo capabilityOutsize cargo capability AirdropAirdrop

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Dry Valleys Field Camps

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Dry Valleys Tent Camp

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Deep Field Camp Siple Dome Field Camp

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop South Pole Observatories Degree Angular Scale Interferometer (DASI)

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Palmer Station

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Boating at Palmer Station

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Research Support Capabilities set U.S. Program Apart Ability to put researchers on almost any part of Antarctic continent Focused, short-duration efforts which maximize observing time for researcher Flexibility to accommodate academic commitments Time investment on the part of the researcher

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Proposal Review OPP requires the proposer to complete an Operational Requirements Worksheet Research Support Section conducts operational support assessment –Separate from merit review Not every project is supportable.

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop The ORW Operational Requirements Worksheet (ORW) Electronic form contained in Electronic Support Planner (ESP) High-level requirements document which frames the general operational needs of the project Some operational knowledge required –Advice & assistance is available Used to determine operational support assessment of project

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop The SIP Support Information Packet (SIP) More detailed requirements document Researcher completes prior to deployment Annual requirement - reviewed by NSF Must be consistent with ORW

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop The RSP Research Support Plan (RSP) Summary of support to be provided during deployment NSF-approved support Keys into contractor performance metrics Most important document for on-ice support

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Support Planning Process Support Information PacketOperationalRequirementsWorksheet Research Support Plan Support in the Field

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop General Support “Flags” Work in dangerous locations Diving Explosives use Work which requires ACA permits Radioactives Cryogenics Cargo requirements Major equipment needs Construction requirements Computer & communications needs Lab/office square footage Power consumption Aircraft usage Vehicle/Boating use Numbers of personnel Dates/time on ice

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop USAP Marine Science Support

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Marine Science Support Who Does What? RPSC - Marine Science Edison Chouest Offshore At-Sea “Triad of Leadership”

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Marine Science Support Organization RPSC –Science Support Division Marine Science Support Assign POC (Project Support Manager). Work with you on SIP and planning. Procure consumables and common use equipment. Ship all equipment. Provide shipboard technician support force and Marine Projects Coordinator (MPC).

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Marine Science Support Organization Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) –Subcontract to RPSC. Own and operate the two research vessels Provide Master and Marine crew. Operate winches, cranes and all shipboard (non-scientific) equipment.

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop “Triad” of Leadership Chief Scientist RPSC Marine Projects Coordinator (often POC/PSM) Captain (ECO)

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop USAP Marine Science Support

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Nathaniel B. Palmer

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop NBP Larger vessel (308 ft) Scientific Party of 39 Greater Ice breaking Capability (all but harshest winter Antarctic Sea Ice) Ranges the entire Southern Ocean

Nathaniel B. Palmer

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Nathaniel B. Palmer

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Laurence M. Gould

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Laurence M. Gould Smaller vessel (230 ft) Scientific Party of 28 Lighter Icebreaking. Typically works in Peninsula. Coupled to Palmer Station for logistics. Stop at Palmer very likely.

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Laurence M. Gould

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Laurence M. Gould

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Ship Support Unique things to think about on ORW Schedule –Port to Port time? –Flexibility in dates? Location/Track line –Be specific –Provide Chartlets

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Ship Scheduling Cycle June - Proposals Due Jul-Aug - OPS Review: Strawman Schedule Sep-Oct - Science-OPS Meetings (yes, no, maybe) - PM Notifications (Declines) Nov-Dec - RPSC Detailed Schedule Development Jan-Apr - Final Decisions on Maybes - RPSC public schedule; Web (iterative) May - Final(?) Schedule

21 – 22 August 2006 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Ship Support Where to get advice WEB Site – –Schedules, Equipment, Pictures, Contacts RPSC –Jim Holik –Other POC/PSM’s NSF –Al Sutherland –Or Your Science Program Manager