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The 1974 ALVIN dives on Corner Rise and New England seamounts

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1977-02) Heirtzler, James R. ; Taylor, P. T. ; Ballard, Robert D. ; Houghton, Robert L.

During the summer of 1974 an ALVIN dive was made on Corner Rise, and Nashville, Gilliss, Rehoboth, Manning, Balanus and Mytilus Seamounts. The principal characteristics of the topography, sediments and rocks were observed and recorded.
Technical progress report : advanced marine technology 1 August 1973 - 31 January 1974

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1974-05-15) Ballard, Robert D. ; Hays, Earl E. ; Hess, Frederick R. ; Marquet, William M. ; McCamis, Marvin J. ; McElroy, Paul T. ; Winget, Clifford L.

Contrary to the statement in the previous progress report (WHOI-73-92) we have decided to issue the final technical reports on Submerged navigation, Hydraulic Impact Hammer, Deep Sea Rock Drill and the Self Contained Ancillary Modular Package (SCAMP) as separate reports. These are underway in various stages and will be issued as completed. This six months has seen successful use of the navigation system in direct and surface bounce modes, testing of the "lock on" system of SCAMP to an ALVIN model and steady progress in the Modular Acoustic System.
Summary of the geologic dives conducted in the Gulf of Maine during 1971 and 1972 by the research submersible Alvin

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1974-05) Ballard, Robert D.

Detailed summary of geologic dives made by the submersible ALVIN in the Gulf of Maine. Report includes sampling procedures followed by the submersible, a listing and areal distribution of the samples collected, a comparison of the submersible to other sampling techniques, and the relationship of individual pilots to sampling success. Each dive is described in detail including representative bottom photographs and artist's concepts of outcrop regions.
Technical progress report : advanced marine technology 1 February 1973 - 31 July 1973

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1973-12-01) Ballard, Robert D. ; Maxwell, Arthur Eugene ; Davis, Ray E. ; Eliason, Andrew H. ; Hess, Frederick R. ; McCamis, Marvin J. ; McElroy, Paul T. ; Marquet, William M. ; von Herzen, Richard P. ; Williams, David L. ; Winget, Clifford L.

This report covers a period which finds several of the projects nearing completion. It is expected that the next semi-annual report should contain final technical reports on Submerged navigation, Hydraulic Impact Hammer, Deep Sea Rock Drill and the Shelf Contained Ancillary Modular Package (SCAMP). It is possible that extensive testing and use of SCAMP will not take place until next year. The responsibility for these worthwhile equipments then shifts to the users, who in most cases has been intimately involved in the development. The Submerged Navigation system continues to attract much attention both within and without the Institution. Delays in the fitting and testing of ALVIN in the Titanium hull configuration has slowed the field work with ARPA developed equipment bu the next six months should contain considerable work.
R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Naples to Cagliari 11 August to 18 August 1988 Science Navigation Log, Part 1

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1988-08) Ballard, Robert D. ; Crook, Tom

R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15, Naples to Cagliari August 11, 1988 - August 18, 1988, science navigation log, part 1
R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Uchupi video docs

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1988-08) Ballard, Robert D. ; Uchupi, Elazar

Data Workup From AMPHORA Site This is a list of the work to be done on the data from the AMPHORA Site. All these data are from STARELLA Leg DSL88-02. No data from Starella Leg 1 or the Knorr cruise are included in this list.
Technical progress report : advanced marine technology 1 August 1972 - 31 January 1973

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1973-06-01) Aldrich, Thomas C. ; Maxwell, Arthur Eugene ; Bowin, Carl O. ; Luyendyk, Bruce P. ; Phillips, Joseph D. ; Hess, Frederick R. ; Vine, Allyn C. ; Ballard, Robert D. ; Marquet, William M. ; Porter, David L. ; McCamis, Marvin J. ; Winget, Clifford L. ; von Herzen, Richard P. ; Williams, David L.

The work sponsored by ARPA at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is having an impact on efforts by those not directly involved in the projects both within and without the Institution. The navigation system being developed for submersible/mother ship has been recognized as a very useful system by members of the Geology/Geophysics Department and the Department of Physical Oceanography. Each department is now developing their own system based on the work already completed by the Ocean Engineering Department under the ARPA contact. Through the ARPA contract ComPhibLant (specifically ComPhibRonTen) was shown some of the advantages of doing something new about small boat and heavy object handling at sea and this program is expected to have some direct effect upon methods they will use in the future. Although the project concerned with developing biological equipment for deep sea work has not continued as part of the ARPA program, the seed was succssfully sown and several items are being developed at the Institution under separate funding. All the projects continued at a fair pace but not without some problems. The Deep Sea Rock Drill had some minor setbacks during operations with ALVIN, and the Air-Sea System (Long Range Ech-Ranging) project was hampered by a faulty engine aboard the air craft. Summaries of progress are given immediately below and more detail is available in the individual reports further on.
The JASON remotely operated vehicle system

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1993-02) Ballard, Robert D.

The JASON remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system has been under development for the last decade. After a number of engineering test cruises, including the discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic and the German Battleship Bismarck, this ROV system is now being implemented in oceanographic investigations. This paper explains its development history and its unique ability to carry out a broad range of scientific research.
Technical progress report : advanced marine technology 1 February 1972 - 31 July 1972

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1973-02-28) Aldrich, Thomas C. ; Maxwell, Arthur Eugene ; Ballard, Robert D. ; Bowin, Carl O. ; Luyendyk, Bruce P. ; McCamis, Marvin J. ; Phillips, Joseph D. ; Porter, David L. ; Vine, Allyn C. ; Teal, John M. ; Marquet, William M. ; Winget, Clifford L. ; von Herzen, Richard P. ; Williams, David L.

The two extremes of the program in this six month period were the Submerged Navigation System which was demonstrated to be a successful field system, and the near Bottom Continuous Gravity System, which was priced out of the market by the acceleration characteristics of ALVIN. In all the other subjects discussed in summary immediately below and in more detail further on, satisfactory progress was made. Again aircraft scheduling has held up further work on the Air Sea Systems project, but there is definite hope for some aircraft tiem in the fall. The Development of Equipment for Deep Sea Biological Research has been terminiated as of the beginning of this report.
R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Fiber Optic Mangus Lowering Observations

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1988-08) Ballard, Robert D.

R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Fiber Optic Mangus Lowering Observations August 1988
R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Naples to Cagliari 11 August to 18 August 1988 Science Navigation Log, Part 1R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Naples to Cagliari 11 August to 18 August 1988 Science Navigation Log, Part 2

(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1988-08) Ballard, Robert D.

R/V Knorr Voyage 134-15 Naples to Cagliari 11 August to 18 August 1988 Science Navigation Log, Part 2

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