Below is a list of the research vessels used throughout the field course for the various research undertaken. A brief description and the specification of each of the vessels is given for reference when reading about the scientific procedures undertaken.
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RV Callista
A purpose built research catamaran, measuring 19.75m and 50 tonnes. Owned by the
University of Southampton, completed in 2005 at a cost of £1 million, RV Callista
has a fuel capacity of 6000 litres giving a range of 400 nautical miles, and max
speed of 14 knots. Equipped for coastal and shelf field work, Callista contains wet
and dry labs, a stern A-
Onboard equipment
Hull mounted RDI Workhorse ADCP, 600kHz
FSI iCTD and rosette
Aanderaa SooGuard System (thermosalinograph & fluorometer)
RV Bill Conway
An 11.74m purpose built teaching and research vessel, with a range of 150 nautical
miles and top speed of 10 knots. Designed for field work in local waters, Bill Conway
is equipped with a stern A-
MTS Viking
Vessel of opportunity based out of Falmouth. Ex-
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