Sailing research vessels and the Arctic schooner Bowdoin Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • In a longrange plan for ocean sciences, the National Science Foundation (NSF) recently emphasized a growing need for large research ships with global capabilities (Eos, October 1, 1985, p. 682). On a smaller scale, some research in coastal and shelf seas may benefit more from improved instruments than from grander vessels. A new generation of compact ocean instruments will encourage the use of ships of opportunity as effective alternatives to specialized ships with exotic facilities. In a curious mix, some of the new technology may be well matched with the unique capabilities of traditional sailing vessels. 1985. American Geophysical Union. All Rights Reserved.

published proceedings

  • Eos

author list (cited authors)

  • Brooks, D. A.

citation count

  • 1

complete list of authors

  • Brooks, David A

publication date

  • January 1985