Oceanographic Instrumentation II - 2011

一个请求是资助额外的和备份仪器的R/V马库斯Langseth，一个235？具有一般海洋学能力的全球地震船，由哥伦比亚大学拉蒙特-多尔蒂地球观测站操作，作为大学-国家海洋学实验室系统研究船队的一部分。要求是一个项目：WesternGeco？的剩余SYNTRAK拖缆系统：40万美元的Langseth，而作为一个通用的研究船，拥有一个独特的能力，多通道地震采集系统和声源阵列。这些系统允许科学家们开发地球的图像？这是一个三维的结构，从而更好地了解影响社会的过程。其中一个例子是引发海啸和其他破坏性地震。因此，Langseth为来自全国各地和世界各地的研究人员提供了一个独特的机会，可以调查有关海洋科学的一系列问题。另一个产生影响的领域是对攻读海洋科学研究生学位的学生的教育作出贡献，就Langseth而言，是海洋生物物理学。这些项目的参与者也包括本科生。在所有情况下，学生作为研究团队的一员参加，以获得海上研究的第一手经验。公共宣传活动全年都在进行。拉蒙多尔蒂地球观测站网站为公众和社区提供了了解朗塞斯？的能力，并作为一个窗口，进入世界的科学。

A request is made to fund additional and back-up instrumentation on the R/V Marcus Langseth, a 235? Global seismic vessel with general oceanographic capabilities operated by Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University as part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System research fleet. The request is for one item: WesternGeco?s remaining SYNTRAK streamer system: $400,000 The Langseth, while operated as a general-purpose research vessel, possesses a unique capability with multichannel seismic acquisition systems and sound source arrays. These systems permit scientists to develop images of the earth?s structure, now in three dimensions, thereby gaining a better understanding of processes that affect society. One example is tsunami-generating and otherwise damaging earthquakes. As a result the Langseth presents a singular opportunity for researchers from across the country and around the world to investigate a range of questions regarding the marine sciences. Another area of impact is the contribution to education of students pursuing marine graduate degrees in the ocean sciences and in the case of the Langseth, marine geophysics. Participants in these programs also include undergraduates. In all cases the student participates as an integral member of a research team to obtain firsthand experience in at-sea research. Public outreach is ongoing throughout the year. The Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory website provides the opportunity for the public and the community to learn about the Langseth?s capabilities and serves as a window into the world of science.