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Behavior and distrib
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2008
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Global
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Project Title: |
Behavior and distribution of beaked whales: development of mitigation method for responses to sonar |
Project Status: |
Submitted |
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Principal Investigator: |
Brandon Southall, NMFS |
Project Institution: |
NMFS |
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Project ID: |
101285 |
Version #: |
1 |
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Date Submitted: |
9/4/2007 10:43:00 AM |
Created By: |
Brandon Southall |
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Date Last Modified: |
1/18/2008 2:07:00 PM |
URI Serial #: |
20070826154535RP |
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Funding Agencies: |
NAVY/ONR - N00014-07-1-0988 - Funded |
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Summary of Field Work: |
1. US-Navy supplied mid-frequency research source and van (30 ft x 40 ft; 24K lb.; power requirements 208 VAC WIE (60 AMP service breaker); 480 VAC 3-phase (60 AMP service breaker).
2. Winch for source(including 2,500 ft of cable): 10 ft x 10 ft; 12K lb. Power requirements: 480 VAC 3-phase (60 AMP service breaker).
3. Industry-supplied single 120 cu in. airgun source; all airgun support equipment will be supplied except for the ship A-frame used to deploy it. The support equipment includes compressor, HP air bottles, firing unit with energizer solenoid, air hose, and electric cables.
4. Two big eye binoculars will need to be installed; optimum location on flying bridge above pilot house. Visual observer positions will need to cover a total 360 deg arc coverage (i.e., each position at least 180 deg arc coverage). need to confirm no problems with observers working on roof of pilot house, e.g. no hazard from radar etc. |
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Summary of Facility Requirements: |
1. US-Navy supplied mid-frequency research source
2. Industry-supplied single airgun source
3. Big-eye binoculars mounted on flying bridge
4. RHIB deployable from ship |
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Summary of other requirements and comments: |
This will be a multi-national team consisting of citizens from: United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany
1. The activity being undertaken is very dependent upon calm weather (wind speeds <10 knots). It is, therefore, essential to deploy during the time of year that will maximise the opportunities for the research to take place.
2. Timeframe: Require 7 consecutive weeks of vessel availability, not including transit from/to vessel homeport. Seven-week time period may occur any time from 6/1/08 through 8/31/08.
3. Require at least two (2) visual observer positions with total 360 deg arc coverage (i.e., each position at least 180 deg arc coverage), using big eyes; optimum location on flying bridge above pilot house.
4. We will need to be able to deploy and recover a 18' RHIB from the ship |
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Type of Request: |
Primary Ship Use |
Request Status: |
Submitted |
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Request ID: |
1001643 |
Created By: |
Brandon Southall |
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Date Last Modified: |
9/4/2007 10:43:00 AM |
Date Submitted: |
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Year: |
2008
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Ship/Facility: |
Global
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Optimum Start Date:
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6/1/2008 |
Dates to Avoid: |
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Earliest Start Date: |
6/1/2008 |
Multi-Ship Op: |
No |
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Latest Start Date: |
8/16/2008 |
Other Ship(s): |
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Operating Days Needed: |
Science Days |
Mob Days |
De-Mob Days |
Estimated Transit Days |
Total Days |
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42 |
0 |
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42 |
Repeating Cruise?
(within same year) |
No |
Interval: |
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# of Cruises: |
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Description of Repeating cruise requirements: |
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Justification/Explanation for ship choice, dates,
conflicts, number of days & multi-ship operations: |
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Short Description of Op Area
for use in schedules: |
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| Description of Op Area: |
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| Op Area Size/Dia.: |
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Lat/Long |
Marsden Grid |
Navy Op Area |
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Beginning
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Ending
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Show Degrees Minutes |
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Foreign Clearance Required? |
Yes |
Coastal States:
Bahamas |
 Important Info on Foreign Research Clearances
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Are you or any member in your science party bringing in any science equipment items which are regulated for export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
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No |
If yes, have you applied for the necessary permits through your export control office?
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No |
| Questions about ITAR/EAR regulations?
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Comments about foreign clearance requirements or
description of any other special permitting requirements
(e.g., MMPA, ESA, IHA, Marine Sanctuaries, etc.) |
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Requested Start Port |
Intermediate Port(s) |
Requested End Port |
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Nassau, Bahama Islands |
None |
Nassau, Bahama Islands |
Explanation/justification for requested
ports and dates of intermediate stops
or to list additional port stops |
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Important Info on Working in Foreign Ports
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Chief Scientist: |
Brandon Southall, NMFS |
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# in Science Party |
22 |
# of different science teams |
1 |
# Marine Technicians to be
provided by ship operator:
(include in science party total)
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1 |
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Explanation of Science Party Requirements and Technician Requirements |
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 Dynamic Positioning | ADCP | Multibeam | Seismic |
| Dredging/Coring/Large Dia. Trawl Wire | Stern A-frame | Fiber Optic (.681) | 0.680 Coax Wire |
| SCUBA Diving | Radioisotope use - briefly describe | NO Radioisotope use/Natural level work | Other Operator Provided Inst. - Describe |
| 1 PI-Provided Vans - briefly describe | MOCNESS | | |
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Explain Instrumentation or Capability
requirements that could affect choice
of ship in scheduling. |
1. US-Navy supplied mid-frequency research source and van (30 ft x 40 ft; 24K lb.; power requirements 208 VAC WIE (60 AMP service breaker); 480 VAC 3-phase (60 AMP service breaker).
2. Winch for source(including 2,500 ft of cable): 10 ft x 10 ft; 12K lb. Power requirements: 480 VAC 3-phase (60 AMP service breaker).
3. Industry-supplied single 120 cu in. airgun source; all airgun support equipment will be supplied except for the ship A-frame used to deploy it. The support equipment includes compressor, HP air bottles, firing unit with energizer solenoid, air hose, and electric cables.
4. Two big eye binoculars will need to be installed; optimum location on flying bridge above pilot house. Visual observer positions will need to cover a total 360 deg arc coverage (i.e., each position at least 180 deg arc coverage). need to confirm no problems with observers working on roof of pilot house, e.g. no hazard from radar etc.
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Explain Major Ancillary Facilities
Requirements and list description
and provider for "other" systems. |
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