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Research Support Planning

This resource provides support, planning, and funding for polar research projects, including field support, equipment, supplies, and logistics. The support capabilities set the US Antarctic Program apart, offering flexibility and maximizing observing time for researchers.

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Research Support Planning

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  1. Research Support Planning Polar Research Support Section Al Sutherland Ocean Projects Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs Brian Stone Research Support Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs

  2. OPP Funding • Differs from most “traditional” NSF grants • OPP Science Section funds direct researcher support • OPP Research Support section funds field support and activities in the field • Direct research support through prime contractor U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  3. NSF Support Concept • Provide the researcher with the basic tools needed to do research in Antarctica • Efforts on pre-planning to minimize time on-ice. Maximize throughput • Allow researchers to focus on achieving scientific objectives U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  4. NSF Supplies Multi-user equipment Travel / ticketing All subsistence on ice Cold weather clothing Consumables Research Budget Specialized equipment Unique field gear Lodging & food Budgeting U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  5. McMurdo Station 2 Bell 212 2 AS-350-B2 A-Star 2 US Coast Guard Vessels As required Helicopters U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  6. Twin Otter Basler-Turbo 67 Medium to short range Light Aircraft U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  7. Deep field work Extended Range Outsize cargo capability Airdrop LC-130 Hercules U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  8. Dry Valleys Field Camps U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  9. Dry Valleys Tent Camp U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  10. Deep Field Camp Siple Dome Field Camp U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  11. South Pole Observatories Degree Angular Scale Interferometer (DASI) U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  12. Palmer Station U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  13. Boating at Palmer Station U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  14. Research Support Capabilities set U.S. Program Apart • Ability to put researchers on almost any part of Antarctic continent • Focused, short-duration efforts which maximize observing time for researcher • Flexibility to accommodate academic commitments • Time investment on the part of the researcher U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  15. Proposal Review • OPP requires the proposer to complete an Operational Requirements Worksheet • Research Support Section conducts operational support assessment • Separate from merit review • Not every project is supportable. U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  16. The ORW Operational Requirements Worksheet (ORW) • Electronic form contained in Electronic Support Planner (ESP) • High-level requirements document which frames the general operational needs of the project • Some operational knowledge required • Advice & assistance is available • Used to determine operational support assessment of project U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  17. The SIP Support Information Packet (SIP) • More detailed requirements document • Researcher completes prior to deployment • Annual requirement - reviewed by NSF • Must be consistent with ORW U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  18. The RSP Research Support Plan (RSP) • Summary of support to be provided during deployment • NSF-approved support • Keys into contractor performance metrics • Most important document for on-ice support U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  19. Operational Requirements Worksheet Support Information Packet Support in the Field Research Support Plan Support Planning Process U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  20. Work in dangerous locations Diving Explosives use Work which requires ACA permits Radioactives Cryogenics Cargo requirements Major equipment needs Construction requirements Computer & communications needs Lab/office square footage Power consumption Aircraft usage Vehicle/Boating use Numbers of personnel Dates/time on ice General Support “Flags” U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  21. USAPMarine Science Support U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  22. Marine Science SupportWho Does What? • RPSC - Marine Science • Edison Chouest Offshore • At-Sea “Triad of Leadership” U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  23. Marine Science SupportOrganization • RPSC • Science Support Division • Marine Science Support • Assign POC (Project Support Manager). Work with you on SIP and planning. Procure consumables and common use equipment. Ship all equipment. Provide shipboard technician support force and Marine Projects Coordinator (MPC). U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  24. Marine Science SupportOrganization • Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) • Subcontract to RPSC. Own and operate the two research vessels • Provide Master and Marine crew. Operate winches, cranes and all shipboard (non-scientific) equipment. U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  25. “Triad” of Leadership • Chief Scientist • RPSC Marine Projects Coordinator (often POC/PSM) • Captain (ECO) U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  26. USAPMarine Science Support U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  27. Nathaniel B. Palmer U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  28. NBP • Larger vessel (308 ft) • Scientific Party of 39 • Greater Ice breaking Capability (all but harshest winter Antarctic Sea Ice) • Ranges the entire Southern Ocean U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  29. Nathaniel B. Palmer

  30. Nathaniel B. Palmer U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  31. Laurence M. Gould U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  32. Laurence M. Gould • Smaller vessel (230 ft) • Scientific Party of 28 • Lighter Icebreaking. Typically works in Peninsula. • Coupled to Palmer Station for logistics. Stop at Palmer very likely. U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  33. Laurence M. Gould U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  34. Laurence M. Gould U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  35. Ship SupportUnique things to think about on ORW Schedule • Port to Port time? • Flexibility in dates? Location/Track line • Be specific • Provide Chartlets U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  36. Ship Scheduling Cycle • June - Proposals Due • Jul-Aug - OPS Review: Strawman Schedule • Sep-Oct - Science-OPS Meetings (yes, no, maybe) - PM Notifications (Declines) • Nov-Dec - RPSC Detailed Schedule Development • Jan-Apr - Final Decisions on Maybes - RPSC public schedule; Web (iterative) • May - Final(?) Schedule U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

  37. Ship SupportWhere to get advice • WEB Site • http://www.usap.gov/vesselScienceAndOperations/ • Schedules, Equipment, Pictures, Contacts • RPSC • Jim Holik (holikji@usap.gov) 303-790-8606 • Other POC/PSM’s • NSF • Al Sutherland (alsuther@usap.gov) 703-292-7457 • Or Your Science Program Manager U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

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