R/V F. G. WALTON-SMITH
Configuration Form & Cruise Plan
Jan 2016
FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Select the shaded box and type ‘X’ or the appropriate field and begin typing.
Date Submitted (mm/dd/yy):
Cruise Dates (mm/dd/yy):
Principal Investigator:
Funding Agency:
Cruise Number: WS
(last two digits of year and Julian Date of cruise’s start date - i.e. 16099)
Institution:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chief Scientist:
Address
City:
Office phone#:
E-Mail:
Institution:
State:
Co-Investigator:
Address:
City:
Office phone#:
E-Mail:
Zip Code:
Country:
Alternate phone
Institution:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Alternate phone
GENERAL CRUISE INFORMATION
Narrative of Cruise Objectives (not Grant Title):
Cruise Itinerary (Attach additional sheets, as necessary):
Port(s)
Dates
Purpose (loading, embarkation, etc.)
Is foreign clearance required? (Note: Some clearances require at least 6 months advance notice.)
Yes
No
Country:
Hazardous Materials (include type & quantity) (Note: Must supply all required MSDS sheets for these.)
Radioactive Material:
Explosives (incl. Gases):
Lithium batteries:
Other:
Total number in scientific party:
Please submit a RVWS Cruise Participant Form when you resubmit this Config Form.
The RVWS Cruise Participant Form is available on the Cruise Planning website at
http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/resources/marine-department/cruise-planning-manual/ .
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UM MARINE OPERATIONS CONTACT INFO
This form cannot encompass all variations in upcoming cruise configurations. We strongly encourage all
science participants to call with ample advance notice in order to address any concerns, potential conflicts or
special considerations. We will make every attempt to satisfy non-standard requests.
MARINE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
MARINE TECHNICIANS
Richard Behn, Director of Marine Operations
(305) 421-4832 RSMAS Office
(305) 439-1862 Mobile
r.behn@rsmas.miami.edu
Richard Behn, Director of Marine Operations
(305) 421-4832 RSMAS Office
(305) 439-1862 Mobile
r.behn@rsmas.miami.edu
Miguel McKinney
(305) 421-4880 RSMAS Office
(305) 781-1988 Mobile
mmckinney@rsmas.miami.edu
Don Cucchiara
(305) 421-4175 RSMAS Office
dcucchiara@rsmas.miami.edu
Email: MarOps@rsmas.miami.edu
Email: mtgtech@rsmas.miami.edu
EQUIPMENT REQUEST LIST
Select the shaded box and type ‘X’ or the appropriate field and begin typing. Complete the following list as
accurately as possible. Upon receipt at Marine Operations (if equipment has not previously been reserved), this
list will reserve the requested equipment for your cruise. If the form is incomplete, we cannot guarantee that
a piece of equipment will be available for your cruise. Please note that equipment availability is limited.
Conflicts for equipment requests are resolved by the date of receipt of this form.
SECTION I: SAMPLING, DATA & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
CTD Systems/CAROUSEL Water Sampler
(Note: CTD equipment requires electromechanical cable; see Section II)
12ea 10L NISKIN bottles
24ea 10L NISKIN bottles*
(*Standard CTD aboard is 12-bottle system; 24-bottle may be available with ample notice.)
No. of Casts:
Depth (meters):
Auxiliary CTD Sensors
Dissolved Oxygen
Fluorometer
Underwater PAR (2,000m depth)
Altimeter
Transmissometer: 25cm; 660nm
Surface PAR (deck only)
Water Analysis (Note: Will require an additional technician.)
Salinity
No. of Samples:
2
MOCNESS System (1 m)
MOC 1 (Note: Requires Electromechanical .322” cable; See Sect. II)
No. of Casts:
Net mesh size:
Depth (meters):
153 micron; # of nets
335 micron; # of nets
(NOTE: A full complement is 9 nets.)
Auxiliary sensors:
Fluorometer
Transmissometer: 25cm; 660nm
(NOTE: Temperature, conductivity and pressure are included, unless otherwise noted.)
Oceanographic Coring Equipment
Benthos Gravity Corer (Note: Liners and caps to be provided by user)
No. of drops:

Piston Corer
(Note: Liners and caps to be provided by user)
No. of drops:

Bottom Grab
No. of drops:
Other Systems/Auxiliary Sensors

Virtual Integrated Data System, (VIDS) – Data Acquisition System
GPS Position
Water depth
Barometric Pressure
Solar Radiation PSP
Wind Speed
Fluorometer, Chlorophyll

Max Depth (meters):
3.5 kHz
28 kHz
200 kHz
Estimated Use Time (Hrs):
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP)
Frequencies:



Ship Speed
Sea Surface Salinity
Relative Humidity
Solar Radiation PIR
CHIRP Depth Sounder


POSMV320 Inertial Nav
Sea Surface Temperature
Air Temperature
Solar Radiation TUV
Wind Direction
Fluorometer, C-DOM
600 kHz Broadband
75 kHz Ocean Surveyor
1200 kHz Workhorse (Note: Requires pole mount; See Section II)
Liquid Scintillation Counter (Note: Requires use of Radioisotope van, see Section II; Radiation
Safety Office will be contacted for additional requirements. User supplies vials and cocktail.)
Approximate number of samples to be run:
3

XBT System (Note: Probes to be supplied by user)
No. of probes:

Portable Autoclave/Sterilizer

Fume Hood (Wet Lab)

Reagent Grade Water (Meets and exceeds CAP or NCCLS Type I Ultra-pure water)
Estimated quantity (gal):
SECTION II: SHIPBOARD SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Pole Mount Assembly (MAX SHIP SPEED < 5 kts WHEN DEPLOYED)
Use:
Science supplied equipment to be used:
Electromechanical Cable, .322” Three Conductor
Use:
Length, meters:
Maximum Payload:

Light Trawling Wire, 3/8” 3X19
Use:
Length, meters:
Maximum Payload:

Hydrowire, 1/4” 3X19 (Note: In storage, requires advance notice for respooling.)
Use:
Length, meters:
Maximum Payload:
Small Boats
How many?

1

1
2
15’ Boston Whaler center console with outboard
2
15’ H-RIB foam collar center console with outboard
Use:
Will there be any night usage?
Estimated Use (hours):
No
Yes
Special Refrigeration or Freezer Requirements. (Note: Standard upright fridge/freezers onboard.)
Use:

Radioisotope Van (Dimensions: 11' 8” D x 7' 8” W x 7' 3” H)
Note: Required with any use of radioisotopes; see Section I. May not be used for any other purpose.
Standard equipment includes Liquid Scintillation Counter, basic monitor, fume hood, small
refrigerator, and small freezer.
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Dive Operations
NOTE: UM Dive Safety Office approved Dive Plan MUST BE submitted 30 days in advance of
cruise. Dive Plan information can be found on the Cruise Planning website at
http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/resources/marine-department/cruise-planning-manual/.
Email the Dive Plan to MarOps@rsmas.maimi.edu. No diving will occur from R/V F.G.
WALTON SMITH unless the approved plan is received.
Briefly Describe:
No. of divers:
All Divers AAUS?
Diving Compressors?
Estimated Cylinders needed: Air
Yes
Air
No
Nitrox
Nitrox
SECTION III: SCIENCE SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
Please list and describe ANY and ALL equipment which requires special consideration (e.g. electrical, water,
welding, etc.) and provide specific details. UNOLS’ Research Vessel Safety Standards require science supplied
winches and tension members be accompanied by appropriate Appendix A & B documentation.
Attach additional sheets, as necessary.
Additional Winch/Tension Member Requirements
Use:
Type of Wire/Cable:
Diameter:
Length, meters:
Maximum Payload:
Does winch or tension member meet RVSS Appendices A & B requirements?
Yes
Other Supplied Equipment
Briefly Describe:
Electrical
Volts________
Amps________
Phase_______
Deck Equipment
Length________ Width_________
Height_______
Other considerations:
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Frequency_______
Weight__________
Watts_______
No
SECTION IV: EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS
You must supply information on all Export Controlled Items. Contact your institution’s Export Control
office or General Counsel for assistance with export controlled items. Examples of export controlled items
include, but not limited to: accelerometers, sensors, transducers, underwater acoustics, SONAR, night vision
goggles, etc.
Note: Must supply copies of required export license(s).
Detailed Item Description
EXAMPLE: Unmanned submersible vehicle, capable
of operating at depths exceeding 1,000m with fiber
optic data link.
EXAMPLE: Honeywell QA-3000 accelerometer.
ECCN or
Category
8A001.c.2
Export License #
EAR0987654321
License
Expiration Date
04/28/2018
VIII(e)
ITAR0987654321
05/17/2018
The above items are EXAMPLES only for the purpose of reference in how to complete the required fields.
Please consult with your institution’s export control office or general counsel for assistance.
*Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Is any of the research or activities taking place for military specific research?
 YES  NO
Is any of the research or activities taking place considered classified or highly restrictive?  YES  NO
If yes, will you require a secured/privacy room to work on equipment or analyze data?  YES  NO
Please return this completed Config Form via email to
MarOps@rsmas.miami.edu
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