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This is used so divers can talk to each other at
remote work stations. An air pocket is captured under the plexiglass
dome.
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A sensor package that is used to measure temperature,
salinity, current speed and direction, and depth. During missions,
the S4 is cabled to Aquarius and data are downloaded to our network,
microwaved to shore, and posted on the Aquarius web site in near-real
time.
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This sampling device is used to measure
water quality. Lipid-filled membranes inside the canister absorb pollutants
such as pesticides, hydrocarbons, and PCBs. The SPMD was deployed
during training and will be recovered after one month and sent to
a laboratory for analysis. |
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This sampling device is used to measure
water quality. Lipid-filled membranes inside the canister absorb pollutants
such as pesticides, hydrocarbons, and PCBs. The SPMD was deployed
during training and will be recovered after one month and sent to
a laboratory for analysis. |
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With training nearly complete Dr. Gittings
comfortably cruises the reef. Note the twin 100 cf tanks, cave reels,
radio housing, and if you look carefully you can see the green primary
regulator hose wrapped under his arm and around his neck - it's supposed
to be that way! |
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Rolling off the stern of the R/V Delta,
Dr. Gittings takes the first plunge of the day. Training today consists
of lost diver and lost line drills - without masks. |
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Allison White is assisted by Tim Gallagher
as she prepares for a training dive. The five foot long green hose
is attached to her primary regulator. The added length is to make
"air sharing" easier if it ever becomes necessary. Note the red cave
diving reel that aquanauts use when they have to work at sites away
from established navigation lines. There is also a second cave reel
not seen in the picture. |
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Dione Swanson working at the NE station
on quadrats to evaluate species richness and juvenile corals. |
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Dione Swanson heading out to the Pinnacle
work site. The excursion lines are used for navigation and they are
also helpful to use hand-over-hand when the current is heavy or legs
are tired. |
