Oceanographic Instrumentation II - 2011

提出了一项申请，以资助R/V Marcus Langseth上的额外和后备仪器，一台235？具有一般海洋能力的全球地震船，由哥伦比亚大学Lamont-Doherty地球天文台作为大学-国家海洋实验室系统研究船队的一部分运营。该请求是为了一件物品：WestnGeco？S剩余的SYNTRAK拖缆系统：400,000美元朗塞特号，虽然作为一艘通用研究船运营，但拥有多通道地震采集系统和声源阵列的独特能力。这些系统允许科学家开发地球的图像？S结构，现在是三维的，从而更好地了解影响社会的过程。一个例子是引发海啸和其他破坏性地震。因此，朗塞特为来自全国和世界各地的研究人员提供了一个独一无二的机会，来调查有关海洋科学的一系列问题。另一个受影响的领域是对正在攻读海洋科学研究生学位的学生的教育作出的贡献，在朗塞特的情况下是海洋地球物理学。这些项目的参与者还包括本科生。在所有情况下，学生都是作为研究团队的一员参与研究，以获得海上研究的第一手经验。全年都在进行公众宣传。拉蒙特·多尔蒂地球天文台网站为公众和社区提供了了解朗塞特？S能力的机会，并成为了解科学世界的窗口。

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.