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Research Support Planning: 

Brian Stone Research Support Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs Research Support Planning Polar Research Support Section Al Sutherland Ocean Projects Manager NSF/Office of Polar Programs

OPP Funding : 

OPP Funding Differs from most “traditional” NSF grants OPP Science Section funds direct researcher support OPP Research Support section funds field support and activities in the field Direct research support through prime contractor

NSF Support Concept: 

NSF Support Concept Provide the researcher with the basic tools needed to do research in Antarctica Efforts on pre-planning to minimize time on-ice. Maximize throughput Allow researchers to focus on achieving scientific objectives

Budgeting: 

Budgeting NSF Supplies Multi-user equipment Travel / ticketing All subsistence on ice Cold weather clothing Consumables Research Budget Specialized equipment Unique field gear Lodging & food

Helicopters: 

Helicopters McMurdo Station 2 Bell 212 2 AS-350-B2 A-Star 2 US Coast Guard Vessels As required

Light Aircraft: 

Light Aircraft Twin Otter Basler-Turbo 67 Medium to short range

LC-130 Hercules: 

LC-130 Hercules Deep field work Extended Range Outsize cargo capability Airdrop

Dry Valleys Field Camps: 

Dry Valleys Field Camps

Dry Valleys Tent Camp: 

Dry Valleys Tent Camp

Deep Field Camp: 

Deep Field Camp Siple Dome Field Camp

South Pole Observatories: 

South Pole Observatories Degree Angular Scale Interferometer (DASI)

Palmer Station: 

Palmer Station

Boating at Palmer Station: 

Boating at Palmer Station

Research Support Capabilities set U.S. Program Apart: 

Research Support Capabilities set U.S. Program Apart Ability to put researchers on almost any part of Antarctic continent Focused, short-duration efforts which maximize observing time for researcher Flexibility to accommodate academic commitments Time investment on the part of the researcher

Proposal Review: 

Proposal Review OPP requires the proposer to complete an Operational Requirements Worksheet Research Support Section conducts operational support assessment Separate from merit review Not every project is supportable.

The ORW: 

The ORW Operational Requirements Worksheet (ORW) Electronic form contained in Electronic Support Planner (ESP) High-level requirements document which frames the general operational needs of the project Some operational knowledge required Advice & assistance is available Used to determine operational support assessment of project

The SIP: 

The SIP Support Information Packet (SIP) More detailed requirements document Researcher completes prior to deployment Annual requirement - reviewed by NSF Must be consistent with ORW

The RSP: 

The RSP Research Support Plan (RSP) Summary of support to be provided during deployment NSF-approved support Keys into contractor performance metrics Most important document for on-ice support

Support Planning Process: 

Support Planning Process Support Information Packet Operational Requirements Worksheet Research Support Plan Support in the Field

General Support “Flags”: 

General Support “Flags” Work in dangerous locations Diving Explosives use Work which requires ACA permits Radioactives Cryogenics Cargo requirements Major equipment needs Construction requirements Computer & communications needs Lab/office square footage Power consumption Aircraft usage Vehicle/Boating use Numbers of personnel Dates/time on ice

USAPMarine Science Support: 

USAP Marine Science Support

Marine Science SupportWho Does What?: 

Marine Science Support Who Does What? RPSC - Marine Science Edison Chouest Offshore At-Sea “Triad of Leadership”

Marine Science SupportOrganization: 

Marine Science Support Organization RPSC Science Support Division Marine Science Support Assign POC (Project Support Manager). Work with you on SIP and planning. Procure consumables and common use equipment. Ship all equipment. Provide shipboard technician support force and Marine Projects Coordinator (MPC).

Marine Science SupportOrganization: 

Marine Science Support Organization Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) Subcontract to RPSC. Own and operate the two research vessels Provide Master and Marine crew. Operate winches, cranes and all shipboard (non-scientific) equipment.

“Triad” of Leadership: 

“Triad” of Leadership Chief Scientist RPSC Marine Projects Coordinator (often POC/PSM) Captain (ECO)

USAPMarine Science Support: 

USAP Marine Science Support

Nathaniel B. Palmer: 

Nathaniel B. Palmer

NBP: 

NBP Larger vessel (308 ft) Scientific Party of 39 Greater Ice breaking Capability (all but harshest winter Antarctic Sea Ice) Ranges the entire Southern Ocean

NBP: 

NBP

NBP: 

NBP

Laurence M. Gould: 

Laurence M. Gould

LMG: 

LMG Smaller vessel (230ft) Scientific Party of 28 Lighter Icebreaking. Typically works in Peninsula. Coupled to Palmer Station for logistics. Stop at Palmer very likely.

LMG: 

LMG

LMG: 

LMG

Ship SupportUnique things to think about on ORW: 

Ship Support Unique things to think about on ORW Schedule Port to Port time? Flexibility in dates? Location/Track line Be specific Provide Chartlets

Ship Scheduling Cycle: 

Ship Scheduling Cycle June - Proposals Due Jul-Aug - OPS Review: Strawman Schedule Sep-Oct - Science-OPS Meetings (yes, no, maybe) - PM Notifications (Declines) Nov-Dec - RPSC Detailed Schedule Development Jan-Apr - Final Decisions on Maybes - RPSC public schedule; Web (iterative) May - Final(?) Schedule

Ship SupportWhere to get advice: 

Ship Support Where to get advice WEB Site http://www.polar.org/science/marine/index.html Schedules, Equipment, Pictures, Contacts RPSC Jim Holik (holikji@polar.org) 303-790-8606 Other POC/PSM’s NSF Al Sutherland (alsuther@nsf.gov) 703-292-7457 Or Your Science Program Manager

Ship SupportWhere to get advice: 

Ship Support Where to get advice Other Previous P.I.’s - on Ship’s Cruise History web site. http://www.polar.org/science/marine/index.html Antarctic Research Vessel Oversight Committee (ARVOC) at http://www.polar.org/science/marine/arvoc/arvoc.htm Science Planning Summaries (all but current year) at: http://www.polar.org/science/sciprosu.htm Videos, Participants Guide, Field Manual, NSF Web (O/D)