1 1 Per W Nieuwejaar RV databases and harmonization of inputs to them ISOM 2004.

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Per W NieuwejaarRV databases and harmonization of

inputs to themISOM 2004

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Background

• All of us are required to give inputs to two RV-related and interconnected databases:

- Oceanic (US) - EurOcean (EUR)

• The dB managers do a tremendous job in order to get data from us, and it is therefore important that the task layed upon us is perceived as fairly simple and straightforward. If not, we simply will not make the effort! (Also called human nature)

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Inputs R/V specifications dB

• Current format for RV specification data input is not very ”user friendly”. - Maybe it is too many details? - Does anybody need all the data in the DB for each RV or is ”all kinds of data” listed in order to satisfy ”everyone”?- Difficult and cumbersome to fill in the datasheets

• Douglas White proposal for new datasheets can be found on http://www.researchvessels.org/RVSpecs.xls This is a much better format, but should be ”massaged” a little bit more before it is put into service

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The information is broken down into six main categories, with two containing subcategories.

General Vessel Information Tabname: GeneralCommunications Equipment Tabname: CommunicationsNavigation Equipment Tabname: NavigationLaboratories Tabname: LabsDeck Machinery

Winches Tabname: WinchesCranes Tabname: CranesGantries Tabname: GantryWire & Cable Tabname: WireCableOther Deck Machinery Tabname: OtherDeck

Scientific Instrumentation and OutfittingHydrographic Equipment Tabname: HydrographicCurrent Profilers Tabname: CurrentProfilersGeology Tabname: GeologySeafloor Sampling Tabname: SeafloorMeteorological Sensors Tabname:MeteorologicalSeawater Analysis Sensors Tabname: SeawaterSubmergence Vehicles/Systems Tabname: SubmergenceShipboard Network Tabname: NetworkOther Instruments and Equipment Tabname: OtherEquipment

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WinchesBack to Introduction Tab

Type - Type of winch (CTD, Trawl, etc.)Manufacturer - Winch ManufacturerModel - Winch ModelSliprings - Number of slip ringsMonitors - Types of monitors available for winch (Speed, Tension, Wire Out, etc.)SWL - Safe Working Load of winch in tonnesYear_Acq - Year the winch was acquired Notes - Additional notes about winch

Type Manufacturer Model Sliprings Monitors SWL Year_Acq Notes

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Inputs cruise plan dB

• Basically two options:1) Use a common format 2) Make links from the OCEANIC/EurOcean web sites to responsible RV operator web site

• Alternative 1 is desirable, but alternative 2 may be more realistic

• Everyone should in any case post their cruise programs on the web in English in addition to local dialect!

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Inputs ROV/AUV dB

• EurOcean have a web-portal with links to webpages describing different ROV/AUVs

• OCEANIC has currently no listing of ROV/AUVs, but is included in proposed new format under ”Submergence”.

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Way ahead• It would be very beneficial to everyone if the two

main web sites for RV information:

OCEANIC (Global) and

EurOcean (Europe)

were harmonized regarding input/output dataformats etc in order to simplify the management and use of the two websites

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Way ahead cont’d• ISOM, ERVO and RVOC members could have a

look at the proposed US format and comment on it to Douglas White by e.g 1 February 2005

• OCEANIC and EurOcean to implement the new format by e.g 1 July 2005

• Status and plans for the two websites to be an agenda item on the future RVOC, ERVO and ISOM meetings in order to harmonize user inputs