ROV Jason, on the other hand, is built for deep-ocean science. It is primarily a mobile observation platform for imaging and sonar mapping of the mid-ocean ridge and hydrothermal vent systems.

The current Jason ROV has conducted over 1,200 dives and the longest dive to date has exceeded 216 hours (9 days). Medea is connected to the surface ship by a 0.68-inch armored cable with three optical fibers and three electrical conductors.

The ROV’s capability to interface with instruments, and the reduction in size of many external sensors, has enabled acquisition of a wide range of data types and greatly improved the quality and quantity of the data collected.

Jason Training Materials The National Deep Submergence Facility is sponsored by the National Science Foundation , the Office of Naval Research , and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration .

Jason At-Sea Responsibilities Chief Scientist A successful ROV cruise relies on a healthy interaction between the Chief Scientist, ROV Expedition Leader and the Master of the support ship. The Chief Scientist defines the scientific mission of the expedition and conveys to the Expedition Leader what equipment needs to be employed…

Jul 27, 2023 · The ROV Jason Teams's most memorable dives . The Jason Team knows regions of the ocean floor like other people might know paths in their favorite mountain ranges. They've spent hundreds of hours in the ROV's control van where …

Sep 13, 2024 · Read the account of a day in the life of ROV Jason from the ROV’s perspective. The Near-Trench Community Geodetic Experiment blog accounts recent cruise with Chief Scientist, David Schmidt, of University of Washington.

ROV Jason Cruise Planning Guide for Chief Scientists Overview This pre-cruise checklist is designed to ensure the Chief Scientist, the Jason Program Manager, and the Jason Expedition Leader all understand and acknowledge the science requirements and vehicle expectations before starting the cruise.

The Jason data package will be delivered on one or more portable USB hard drives to the Chief Scientist for the cruise. This is a first-generation copy of the complete data package, provided for transport back to the Chief Scientist’s home institution.

Oct 9, 2024 · Dr. Katherine Kelley is a professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island and first time NDSF user. We were fortunate enough to ask Katie some questions about her experience using ROV Jason. Katie's insight and is of tremendous value to new and old users of the facility. Thank…