RV Thomas G. Thompson
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RV Thomas G. Thompson is an American oceanographic research vessel used for advanced deep-sea scientific exploration and mapping, including surveys of the Challenger Deep.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
oceanographic research vessel
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research vessel → |
| affiliation | University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System → |
| countryOfOrigin | United States of America → |
| hasCapability |
CTD rosette casts
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deep-ocean operations → long-duration research cruises → multibeam bathymetric mapping → over-the-side handling of large instruments → support for submersibles and ROVs → |
| hasFeature |
acoustic mapping systems
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deck space for scientific equipment → laboratory spaces for oceanographic analysis → winches and cranes for instrument deployment → |
| hasMission |
support advanced deep-sea scientific exploration
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support mapping of the deep ocean floor → Challenger Deep →
surface form: "support surveys of extreme ocean depths such as Challenger Deep"
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| homePort |
Seattle, Washington, United States
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surface form: "Seattle, Washington"
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| namedAfter | Thomas G. Thompson NERFINISHED → |
| namePrefix | R/V → |
| operatedFor | U.S. academic research fleet → |
| operator |
School of Oceanography, University of Washington
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University of Washington → |
| propulsionType | diesel-electric propulsion → |
| registrationCategory | U.S. research vessel → |
| researchArea |
biological oceanography
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chemical oceanography → deep-sea ecosystems → geophysics → marine geology → physical oceanography → |
| serviceDomain | global oceans → |
| UNOLSStatus | UNOLS fleet vessel → |
| usedFor |
AUV operations
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Challenger Deep surveys → ROV operations → biogeochemical studies → deep-sea scientific exploration → geophysical surveys → multidisciplinary marine science cruises → oceanographic research → seafloor mapping → |
| usedIn |
Challenger Deep expeditions
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Pacific Ocean research cruises → |
| vesselType | monohull motor vessel → |
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