Since I talked to everyone last, I received a great opportunity to go aboard the new research vessel, the R/V Neil Armstrong. KG, Chip, and myself were allowed to give ourselves a self-guided tour of the vessel, and had the chance to briefly talk to one of the technicians on board. We were also allowed in the warehouse to view the Alvin, and talk to one of technicians there as well. The Alvin is transported, and deployed from the R/V Atlantis, which was also in port at Woods Hole at the time.
Currently, we are out to sea on our third leg of the cruise plan. We have been using both the HAB CAM, and NOAA scallop dredge system for data collection. When the CAM is being towed, it allows for some free time, so I have continued to work on creating system schematics for KG. Also, we have spent some time trying to trace, and label the wire feeds, which run power to the deck lighting and doghouse locations. I also got tasked, with giving a tour below deck, to one of the scientist on board. He wanted to see the underway flow through, and how it worked.
I have really had a great experience aboard the R/V Sharp, so far. The crew has been great, and everyone on the science team is very nice as well. I have enjoyed talking to the science crew about their experiences, and backgrounds. Most of the science team is made up of NOAA, and Woods Hole employees. We will be making our way back to Woods Hole in a couple of days, to pick up a new group of scientist, for the final leg of the cruise. Hopefully, things will continue to run smooth, and on schedule, for the duration of their fisheries survey.
Till next time,
Chris Petroff