Arctic Ocean Research and Supporting Facilities National Needs and Goals (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Arctic continental shelves are thought to contain vast mineral resources but remain relatively unexplored. The Arctic Ocean accounts for only about 1.5 percent of the volume of the global ocean, yet receives about 10 percent of global river runoff, and thus is influenced by inflow of fresh water and entrained materials to a greater extent than other oceans.
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The choice of facility depends on the nature, location, and time scale of the measurement required. Because of the importance of the Arctic Ocean and the difficulties associated with undertaking scientific research in the region, the National Science Foundation requested that the Ocean Studies Board and Polar Research Board of the National Research Council evaluate the scientific and logistic requirements for arctic research.
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Chapter 2 reviews the advantages and disadvantages of a wide variety of research facilities, particularly surface vessels and submannes, needed to meet the scientific objectives identified. Recommendation: Federal and state agencies of the United States should encourage arctic research by ensuring appropriate funding and providing dedicated research platforms.
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Recommendation: The National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research should enter into immediate discussion with the U.S. Navy regarding the possibility of using a disarmed Sturgeon-class nuclear submarine for arctic research.
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Healy. Recommendation: National priorities in the Arctic require that the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research, along with other agencies, act to ensure the needed operational and science support.
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needs in the Arctic in a timely and efficient fashion. Recommendation: The National Science Foundation should lead an effort involving the Office of Naval Research and the U.S.
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