Image Gallery: 2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown: NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer: NOAA Ocean Exploration

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This page contains photos and videos associated with the 2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown expedition. Click on any image or video to view a larger version and for additional information.

Summary Map

Summary map showing operations completed during the 2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown Exploration.

CTD Rosette

CTD rosette complete with CTD (bottom section) and 12 Niskin bottles (top section).

Latch System

A closer look at the latch system that holds the Niskin lids together.

CTD Rosette Retrieval

CTD rosette being lifted out of the ocean via cable and a hook from the starboard side of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

Water Sample Retrieval

Water sample retrieval from the spigot of Niskin bottle 9.

ES120-7c Transducer

Image of an ES120-7c transducer, one of the models mounted on the hull of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

Hull of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

The transducers are located on the hull of the ship in a fairing, which is an external structure added to the hull to reduce drag and help ensure the collection of good quality data.

Image of the general purpose transceiver (GPT) (bottom, grey box) and the wide band transceiver (WBT) (top, black box) on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. This WBT controls the 38 kilohertz frequency and was upgraded from a GPT in 2021.

General Purpose Transceiver (bottom, grey box) and the Wide Band Transceiver (top, black box)

Image of the general purpose transceiver (bottom, grey box) and the wide band transceiver (top, black box) on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

The Water Column

Artist rendition of the water column which is divided into five zones from the surface to the seafloor.

EM 304 Transducer on the Underside of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

An image of the new EM 304 transducer on the underside of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

EM 304 Transducer on the Underside of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

An image of the new EM 304 transducer on the underside of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

Screenshot of Multibeam Data Acquisition Software

Screenshot of SIS5, the multibeam data acquisition software, while the ship was underway and collecting data with the new multibeam system.

Expedition Map

Map showing planned operations for the 2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown.

2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown

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2021 EM 304 Sea Acceptance Testing and Mapping Shakedown

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Meet the Explorers

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