Weather Report
Time : 1: 45 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Air Temperature : 7.3 Degrees Celsius
Sea Temperature : 10.6 Degrees Celsius
Wind Speed : 14.9 Knots
Water Depth 3344.6 Meters
Ship's Speed : 1.8 Knots
Latitude : N 52.01
Longitude : 134.57
Researchers worked around the clock filtering samples. The daily routine continues as the CTD package is launched, samples are collected, tested, and analyzed. The diligence and dogged determination which the scientists and researchers demonstrate are admirable.
At 1300 hours the Chief Engineer gave a tour of the engine room. Anyone entering the engine room must wear ear protection. It is extremely loud in the engine room, and that's how the people who maintain the place like it. The reason being, if it is quiet, then there's a big problem.
The engine room contains 3, 1500-kilowatt generators for primary propulsion, 3, 725- kilowatt generators for primary electric power, and a 250-kilowatt generator for emergency power. For exact specifications on all the ship's services, go to http://martech.ocean.washington.edu/ and click on the operational manual.
Land is out of sight for the time being. The seas are gently rolling; the engines are running; and life is good.
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