• Science Onboard

• Data

• Sealog

• SuBastian

• The Childlike Empress

Preface

Schmidt Ocean Institute

This book details information on the Research Vessel Falkor (too), intended to aid science parties before, during, and post cruise.

The introductory video below gives a brief overview of our Data Systems.

Data Introduction - Data OnboardOpen.mp4

Table of Contents

Science Onboard

Gives information on the daily operations aboard Falkor (too), including:

• Science Party Orientation - Describes communication methods for daily operations with dive and multibeam survey templates.
• Ships Systems Overview - Includes diagrams of Falkor (too)’s science systems.
• Multibeam Guide - Details information on Falkor (too)’s multibeams with information to guide survey planning.
• Lab Orientation - FKt Lab rules and safety, including Mission Control room etiquette.

Data

Describes the data systems aboard the ship with sections for:

• Data Pre-Cruise Planning - Data management requirements and workflows for upcoming expeditions.
• Data Pipeline - An overview of the data flow on Falkor (too).