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- [from NSF web page on R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer, "http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/support/nathpalm.jsp"]
In 1992, Edison Chouest Offshore Inc., Galliano, Louisiana, built and delivered a 94-meter research ship with icebreaking capability for use by the U.S. Antarctic Program for 10 years or more. The ship, Nathaniel B. Palmer, is a first-rate platform for global change studies, including biological, oceanographic, geological, and geophysical components. It can operate safely year-round in Antarctic waters that often are stormy or covered with sea ice. It accommodates 37 scientists, has a crew of 22, and is capable of 75-day missions. For ship deck layouts, lab photographs, schedules, equipment, ship user committee issues and a variety of other information regarding USAP research ships, go to the Raytheon Polar Services Company (RSPC) marine sciences web site. For specific information about cruises schedules, scientific equipment and other related science support information, see RSPC's the Nathaniel B. Palmer web page at "http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/support/nathpalm.jspl". Group: Platform_Details Entry_ID: R/V NBP Group: Platform_Identification Platform_Category: In Situ Ocean-based Platforms Platform_Series_or_Entity: SHIPS Short_Name: R/V NBP Long_Name: R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer End_Group Creation_Date: 2007-08-31 Online_Resource: http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/support/nathpalm.jsp Sample_Image: http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/images/prss/nbpice.jpg End_Group
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