Posts Tagged ‘MOCNESS’
Field Notes: Technical difficulties
An engineer supervises as the MOCNESS is deployed for the first time during this OTZ cruise. The winch failed while…
Read MoreField Notes: The big reveal
The Deep-See is pulled back on board after its first deployment. The vehicle is used for acoustic monitoring and gathering…
Read MoreField Notes: Deep-Sea tests the waters
Engineering personnel make final checks and adjustments to the Deep-See before its first deployment. Weighing 2,500 pounds, the Deep-See requires…
Read MoreField Notes: Testing MOCNESS
Joel Llopiz and Kayla Gardner look on as the MOCNESS tow net is deployed. The MOCNESS can deploy up to…
Read MoreField Notes: R/V Bigelow sets sail
Science personnel untangle the ropes that make up the MOCNESS tow net aboard the R/V Henry B. Bigelow. (Photo by…
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