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Great Lakes Research Vessels Dennis Donahue

Great Lakes Research Vessels Dennis Donahue. Great Lakes Research Vessel Inventory. Great Lakes Association of Science Ships (GLASS) Current Total: 93 (65 >30’ in length). NOAA’s 5-Year Research Plan Goals.

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Great Lakes Research Vessels Dennis Donahue

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  1. Great Lakes Research VesselsDennis Donahue

  2. Great Lakes Research Vessel Inventory Great Lakes Association of Science Ships (GLASS) Current Total: 93 (65 >30’ in length)

  3. NOAA’s 5-Year Research Plan Goals • In addition to four thematic mission goals, NOAA recognizes the need for mission support including Fleet resources. • To Support the Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient, andEnvironmentally Sound Transportation.

  4. Vessel Operations Drivers Assets Instrumentation Personnel Sampling Gear Field Stations Vessels Customers Goals Operations Mission Requirements Material Condition Safety Compliance Productivity

  5. Technology Objective – Balance Operations and Innovations Accomplish Current Mission Support Traditional Sampling Optimized Platform Support Science Direction • Anticipate Future Opportunities • Provide for Emerging Technologies • Maintain Versatility • Offer Alternatives

  6. GLERL Vessel Activity 2010 800 + days underway (3/10 to 12/10) GLERL Shore Base Intensive Projects Point sampling Alpena Au Gres Muskegon Cleveland Monroe

  7. Assets – Shore Facilities Alpena Au Gres Muskegon Monroe Cleveland

  8. Vessel Inventory Mission • Increased capacity and capability in the past 10 years (2-14) • Greater use of medium range, high speed vessels • Largest vessel 80’, only platform for extended offshore cruises

  9. Mission Driven Platforms 8001 – “Laurentian” Small Research Vessel Class Lake Michigan Offshore Monitoring Lake-wide Benthic Survey 5501 Fast Response Buoy Tender ReCON Buoys Moored Instrumentation 5002 – “Storm” Remote Sensing Platform Multi-beam Sonar Remotely Operated Vehicles

  10. Mission Driven Platforms 4105 – “Huron Explorer” Dive Ops, Over the side sampling Saginaw Bay Multi-stressor Project 3202 Side and stern lifting Saginaw Bay Multi-stressor Project 2206 Event Response Harmful Algal Blooms

  11. Automated Vessel Observation 2010 Season Track Lines • Added value during transit • Contribute to Regional Observing System • Resolve calibration and operational issues • Test bed for new sensors

  12. Leadership Initiatives GLERL 2010 Field SeasonCarbon Footprint / Emissions Calculator

  13. Resource Stewardship: Shore Facilities Community Focus • Architecturally appropriate design • Public access • Educational markers • Engineering Leadership • LEEDS showcase project • Wind and hydro turbines • Solar PV and collectors • Biodiesel and fuel cells • Geothermal

  14. Future Vessel Operations • Address the need for a new Small Research Vessel • Develop strategic plans for: • Vessel and field equipment renewal • State of the art science gear / vessel integration • Automated observations • Evaluation of emerging technologies • Best utilization of shore facilities • Marine technology leadership

  15. Questions?

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