Ship Construction or Conversion

该提案要求支持改进研究船R/V RIDGELY WARFIELD，这是一艘由美国国家科学基金会建造的研究船，由约翰霍普金斯大学切萨皮克湾研究所（CBI）运营，致力于支持海洋科学研究。海洋学中心和设施科的建造或改装活动通过支助船舶建造或改装，为提高海洋科学研究船的能力提供资金。为新建甲板室、改进实验室空间、改进电力系统、先进的潜水处理设备、延长船舶长度甚至建造新船提供支持。项目总监James D. Ebert博士是CBI总监，Bruce K. Cornwall是海事总监，他们在监督类似活动方面有着丰富的经验，完全有资格指导这个项目。该项目将为更换WARFIELD的发动机和发电机的详细设计提供资金，以延长该船作为沿海地区研究船的使用寿命。

This proposal requests support for improvements to the research vessel R/V RIDGELY WARFIELD, an NSF-built research vessel, operated by the Johns Hopkins University, Chesapeake Bay Institute (CBI) and dedicated to use in support of ocean science research. The construction or conversion activity of the Oceanographic Centers and Facilities Section provides funds for upgrading the capabilities of ocean science research vessels through support of ship construction or conversion. Support is provided for such things as new deckhouses, improved laboratory spaces, improved power systems, sophisticated submersible handling equipment, and the lengthening of ships and even new ship construction. The Project Directors, Dr. James D. Ebert, Director CBI, and Bruce K. Cornwall, Marine Superintendent, are fully qualified to direct this project having had considerable experience in overseeing similar activities. This project will provide funds for a detailed design for the replacement of the WARFIELD's engines and generators in order to extend the useful life of the ship as a coastal zone research vessel.