Deck Photos Image Gallery

An intricate configuration of gear is used on the fantail of R/V Thompson to spool >3000 m of electro-optical cable onto the medium lift winch for follow-on installation of the Shallow Profiler mooring. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
An intricate configuration of gear is used on the fantail of R/V Thompson to spool >3000 m of electro-optical cable onto the medium lift winch for follow-on installation of the Shallow Profiler mooring. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The view of the setting sun from the aft deck of the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
The view of the setting sun from the aft deck of the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
Tube worm samples while still on ROPOS’s porch. The samples had just gotten placed onto the deck and were about to be taken into the lab to be prepped. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Tube worm samples while still on ROPOS’s porch. The samples had just gotten placed onto the deck and were about to be taken into the lab to be prepped. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The two large tier 3, 16-cylinder, Caterpillar engines that power much of what happens aboard the TGT; two smaller 8-cylinder engines sit to the right of these under the board walk. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
The two large tier 3, 16-cylinder, Caterpillar engines that power much of what happens aboard the TGT; two smaller 8-cylinder engines sit to the right of these under the board walk. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
CTD being launched off the deck. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
CTD being launched off the deck. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
My first sunrise on the R/V Thompson, picture taken off the back deck. The spider-like instrument HPIES. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
My first sunrise on the R/V Thompson, picture taken off the back deck. The spider-like instrument HPIES. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS being lifted on to the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS being lifted on to the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
A student looks out over the ocean on the back deck of R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
A student looks out over the ocean on the back deck of R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette hosting 24 Niskin bottles filled with ocean water is about to be recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette hosting 24 Niskin bottles filled with ocean water is about to be recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
DJ Oceans spinning on the back deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
DJ Oceans spinning on the back deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
Dahl’s dolphins from the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
Dahl’s dolphins from the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
View from second level deck, looking over walkway toward the fantail of the Thompson. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
View from second level deck, looking over walkway toward the fantail of the Thompson. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
View off the starboard side deck ot the R/V Thompson, docked at Newport. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
View off the starboard side deck ot the R/V Thompson, docked at Newport. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
The front of ROPOS. Take a look at the two different manipulator “hands.” The main camera is visible immediately to the left of ROPOS’ left arm. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
The front of ROPOS. Take a look at the two different manipulator “hands.” The main camera is visible immediately to the left of ROPOS’ left arm. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS onboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: Kathryn Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS onboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: Kathryn Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
APL Engineer Christina Ramirez jamming on the deck of The Thompson. She was a member of the VISIONS'14 student cohort! Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V22.
APL Engineer Christina Ramirez jamming on the deck of The Thompson. She was a member of the VISIONS'14 student cohort! Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS and the science pod being lifted onto the deck. Credit: G. Kannan, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS and the science pod being lifted onto the deck. Credit: G. Kannan, University of Washington, V22.
The view from the bridge of the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: Ethan Ensminger, University of Washington; V22.
The view from the bridge of the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: Ethan Ensminger, University of Washington; V22.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson in Newport, at the start of VISIONS'22 Leg 1, with a nearly empty deck awaiting mobilization of RCA gear (bottom photo - 2 days later).
The fantail of the R/V Thompson in Newport, at the start of VISIONS'22 Leg 1, with a nearly empty deck awaiting mobilization of RCA gear (bottom photo - 2 days later).
The back deck of the R/V Thompson as it pulls away from the dock in Newport to start Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 cruise.
The back deck of the R/V Thompson as it pulls away from the dock in Newport to start Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 cruise.
The crew pulling the CTD Rosette back onto R/V Thompson deck. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V21.
The crew pulling the CTD Rosette back onto R/V Thompson deck. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V21.
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A painting of Deep Profiler operations as viewed from the O2 deck on the Thompson. Credit: C. Gill, V21.
A painting of Deep Profiler operations as viewed from the O2 deck on the Thompson. Credit: C. Gill, V21.
Katie Gonzalez and Orest Kawka moving the FLOBNM101 (multiple orifice sampler and quantitative injection tracer) from the Jason tool basket after recovery from Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Katie Gonzalez and Orest Kawka moving the FLOBNM101 (multiple orifice sampler and quantitative injection tracer) from the Jason tool basket after recovery from Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The Sheep (Junction Box MJ01C) recovered from the Oregon Shelf site on deck in the midst of being shorn. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The Sheep (Junction Box MJ01C) recovered from the Oregon Shelf site on deck in the midst of being shorn. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Primary Node PN1B almost on deck of the IT. Integrity. Credit: C. McGuire, University of Washington, V21.
Primary Node PN1B almost on deck of the IT. Integrity. Credit: C. McGuire, University of Washington, V21.
The ROV Jason on the fantail of the R/V Thompson in front of an air-lifted compliance pad. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21
The ROV Jason on the fantail of the R/V Thompson in front of an air-lifted compliance pad. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21
A beautiful sunset behind the R/V Thompson on the night we arrived. Credit: S. Armstrong, University of Washington; V21.
A beautiful sunset behind the R/V Thompson on the night we arrived. Credit: S. Armstrong, University of Washington; V21.
Genevieve, working with Jordan and Andrew to clean a junction box that had been on the seafloor since 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve, working with Jordan and Andrew to clean a junction box that had been on the seafloor since 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
An albatross off the stern deck. The largest wingspan of albatrosses can reach nearly 12 ft. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
An albatross off the stern deck. The largest wingspan of albatrosses can reach nearly 12 ft. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
The sun obscured by smoke, rising over the shallow profilers on the stern deck. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
The sun obscured by smoke, rising over the shallow profilers on the stern deck. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
A good luck lizard hanging out on the LV03A junction box that was installed in 2014, and recovered this cruise: Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21
A good luck lizard hanging out on the LV03A junction box that was installed in 2014, and recovered this cruise: Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21
Genevieve Kent and Jenn Willson, help clean a recovered junction box that was on the seafloor for 7 years, during Leg 1 of the 2021 cruise. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve Kent and Jenn Willson, help clean a recovered junction box that was on the seafloor for 7 years, during Leg 1 of the 2021 cruise. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m beneath the ocean that was installed in 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m beneath the ocean that was installed in 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson, Andrew Paley and Genevieve Kent clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m that was installed in 2014 at Axial Base. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson, Andrew Paley and Genevieve Kent clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m that was installed in 2014 at Axial Base. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Lead Engineer James Tilley, and UW undergraduate students Genevieve Kent, Jenn Willson, and Andrew Paley celebrate success in cleaning a junction box that had been on the seafloor for 7 years. Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Lead Engineer James Tilley, and UW undergraduate students Genevieve Kent, Jenn Willson, and Andrew Paley celebrate success in cleaning a junction box that had been on the seafloor for 7 years. Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate Jenn Willson gives a thumbs up after cleaning a recovered junction box onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate Jenn Willson gives a thumbs up after cleaning a recovered junction box onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, give a thumbs up after cleaning a RCA junction box that had been installed for 7 years at 2600 m water depth. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, give a thumbs up after cleaning a RCA junction box that had been installed for 7 years at 2600 m water depth. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve and Anabel smile for a quick photo while exploring the back deck in the sun. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve and Anabel smile for a quick photo while exploring the back deck in the sun. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
The cloudy sea off the fantail of the Thompson; this is when my fellow students went out on the aft deck around 21:00 after my shift. C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The cloudy sea off the fantail of the Thompson; this is when my fellow students went out on the aft deck around 21:00 after my shift. C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The aft deck of the Thompson is lit in the early morning as the ship conducts 24 hr operations. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington.
The aft deck of the Thompson is lit in the early morning as the ship conducts 24 hr operations. Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington.
Deck of the R/V Thompson approaching dawn. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
Deck of the R/V Thompson approaching dawn. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
An osmotic fluid sampler is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson that was installed for a year at Southern Hydrate Ridge to sample seep fluids: Credit: University of Washington. V20
An osmotic fluid sampler is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson that was installed for a year at Southern Hydrate Ridge to sample seep fluids: Credit: University of Washington. V20
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The fantail of the R/V Thompson is loaded with BEP's. junction boxes, and a sonar on Leg 2 of VISIONS20. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V20
The fantail of the R/V Thompson is loaded with BEP's. junction boxes, and a sonar on Leg 2 of VISIONS20. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V20
The fantail of the R/V Thompson is fully loaded at the start of Leg 2. A zooplankton platform is moved into place for subsequent latching into by Jason for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson is fully loaded at the start of Leg 2. A zooplankton platform is moved into place for subsequent latching into by Jason for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The Thompson steams to the Oregon Offshore site on Leg 1 with a fully loaded deck. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The Thompson steams to the Oregon Offshore site on Leg 1 with a fully loaded deck. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The fantail is filled with shallow profiler platforms marked by orange syntactic foam, and secondary junction boxes. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The fantail is filled with shallow profiler platforms marked by orange syntactic foam, and secondary junction boxes. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington. V20.
The R/V Thompson begins its transit out to sea with a full set of RCA infrastructure to be turned during the 30-day expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The R/V Thompson begins its transit out to sea with a full set of RCA infrastructure to be turned during the 30-day expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Pre-deployment deck photo of fluid- and microbial-DNA samplers RASFLA/PPSDNA, inside a seafloor-frame, focused on the fluid sampler portion of the instrument. Photo Credit: M. Elend; University of Washington; V19
Pre-deployment deck photo of fluid- and microbial-DNA samplers RASFLA/PPSDNA, inside a seafloor-frame, focused on the fluid sampler portion of the instrument. Photo Credit: M. Elend; University of Washington; V19
Pre-deployment deck photo of fluid- and microbial-DNA samplers RASFLA/PPSDNA, inside a seafloor-frame, before deployment in the International District Hydrothermal Field, on dive J2-1190 during VISIONS'19. The fluid sampler is attached to a saddle on the left side of the frame. Photo Credit: M. Elend; University of Washington; V19
Pre-deployment deck photo of fluid- and microbial-DNA samplers RASFLA/PPSDNA, inside a seafloor-frame, before deployment in the International District Hydrothermal Field, on dive J2-1190 during VISIONS'19. The fluid sampler is attached to a saddle on the left side of the frame. Photo Credit: M. Elend; University of Washington; V19
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The Deep Profiler vehicle installed since 2018 at the Oregon Offshore site is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Atlantis. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V19.
The Deep Profiler vehicle installed since 2018 at the Oregon Offshore site is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Atlantis. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V19.
Leg 2 VISIONS students on deck of the Atlantis enjoying the art of water sampling. Credit: Orest Kawka, University of Washington; V19.
Leg 2 VISIONS students on deck of the Atlantis enjoying the art of water sampling. Credit: Orest Kawka, University of Washington; V19.
A Shallow Profiler ready for deployment during Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A Shallow Profiler ready for deployment during Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Aft deck of the Atlantis on Leg 2 with Shallow Profiler platforms. Credit. Kellen Rosburg, University of Washington, V19.
Aft deck of the Atlantis on Leg 2 with Shallow Profiler platforms. Credit. Kellen Rosburg, University of Washington, V19.
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The Shallow Profiler Mooring platform is brought on deck
The Shallow Profiler Mooring platform is brought on deck
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The Cabled Observatory Vent Imaging Sonar (COVIS) uses sonar to measure the heat from hydrothermal vents.
The Cabled Observatory Vent Imaging Sonar (COVIS) uses sonar to measure the heat from hydrothermal vents.
Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Josh Manger, lead of the marine support group onboard the R/V Revelle, oversees launching of a winched shallow profiler assembly to be installed on a UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Josh Manger, lead of the marine support group onboard the R/V Revelle, oversees launching of a winched shallow profiler assembly to be installed on a UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Views from the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle never disappoints. Credit: Riah Buchanan, University of Washington, V18.
Views from the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle never disappoints. Credit: Riah Buchanan, University of Washington, V18.
The R/V Revelle transits to Axial Seamount at the beginning of Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS18 cruise. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
The R/V Revelle transits to Axial Seamount at the beginning of Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS18 cruise. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
An instrumented "Platform Interface Assembly" from the Slope Base site is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Revelle during the OOI-NSF Cabled Array expedition lead by the University of Washington. The platform was attached to a 7,000 lb, 12 ft across mooring platform at 200 m beneath the suface. Attached to the cable it host 18 instruments sending live data to shore 24/7. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
An instrumented "Platform Interface Assembly" from the Slope Base site is recovered onto the deck of the R/V Revelle during the OOI-NSF Cabled Array expedition lead by the University of Washington. The platform was attached to a 7,000 lb, 12 ft across mooring platform at 200 m beneath the suface. Attached to the cable it host 18 instruments sending live data to shore 24/7. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The back deck (fantail) of the R/V Revelle packed with junction boxes, orange instrumented platforms to swap out with those on mooring platforms 200 m beneath the surface, digital still cameras, sonars awaiting installation on the  Cabled Array. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The back deck (fantail) of the R/V Revelle packed with junction boxes, orange instrumented platforms to swap out with those on mooring platforms 200 m beneath the surface, digital still cameras, sonars awaiting installation on the  Cabled Array. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The R/V Revelle is fully mobilized and ready to to start the NSF-OOI Cabled Array 2018 expedition. Instrumented science platforms (orange) are secured on deck awaiting installation near the base of the Cascadia Margin and at Axial Seamount. Credit: Terry Manning, UW.
The R/V Revelle is fully mobilized and ready to to start the NSF-OOI Cabled Array 2018 expedition. Instrumented science platforms (orange) are secured on deck awaiting installation near the base of the Cascadia Margin and at Axial Seamount. Credit: Terry Manning, UW.
A fish-eye view of the fantail of the R/V Revelle. This ship camera provides a continous overview of the back deck, allowing folks working inside the ship to monitor operations. Its a beautiful day today.
A fish-eye view of the fantail of the R/V Revelle. This ship camera provides a continous overview of the back deck, allowing folks working inside the ship to monitor operations. Its a beautiful day today.
Jason on deck of the R/V Revelle. Credit: A. Stafford, University of Washington, V17. 
Jason on deck of the R/V Revelle. Credit: A. Stafford, University of Washington, V17. 
The partial solar eclipse from the deck of the R/V Revelle as viewed through the clouds.
The partial solar eclipse from the deck of the R/V Revelle as viewed through the clouds.
A vew from a GoPro camera looking towards the fantail of the R/V Revelle near the end of the UW-OOI-NSF Regional Cabled Array. The ROV Jason has a novel holster on its front holding a Deep Profiler vehicle about to be installed on a Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore Site. This dive was the first to use this holster, designed by the Applied Physics Laboratory, which allows instrumented profilers to be recovered and reinstalled without recovering the entire mooring. Credit: University of Washington, V17.
A vew from a GoPro camera looking towards the fantail of the R/V Revelle near the end of the UW-OOI-NSF Regional Cabled Array. The ROV Jason has a novel holster on its front holding a Deep Profiler vehicle about to be installed on a Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore Site. This dive was the first to use this holster, designed by the Applied Physics Laboratory, which allows instrumented profilers to be recovered and reinstalled without recovering the entire mooring. Credit: University of Washington, V17.
The R/V Revelle departs Newport to start the beginning of Leg 1, Regional Cabled Array Operations and Maintenance Cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The R/V Revelle departs Newport to start the beginning of Leg 1, Regional Cabled Array Operations and Maintenance Cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The Jason team rotates the vehicle in place for latching into the 3200 lb Benthic Experiment Platform for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
The Jason team rotates the vehicle in place for latching into the 3200 lb Benthic Experiment Platform for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
The aft deck of the R/V Sikuliaq is loaded with Cabled Array equipment to be installed during Leg 2 of the OOI Cabled Array VISIONS'16 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
The aft deck of the R/V Sikuliaq is loaded with Cabled Array equipment to be installed during Leg 2 of the OOI Cabled Array VISIONS'16 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Final preparations on the whiched, instrumented Science Pod before it is latched under the belly of the ROV Jason for installation on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Final preparations on the whiched, instrumented Science Pod before it is latched under the belly of the ROV Jason for installation on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Junction Box LJ03A being moved into position at the start of Jason Dive 907. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V16.
Junction Box LJ03A being moved into position at the start of Jason Dive 907. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V16.
The fantail of the R/V Sikuliaq has little room to walk subsequent to loading all the equipment to be installed during VISIONS'16. Credit: S. Denny, University of Washington; V16.
The fantail of the R/V Sikuliaq has little room to walk subsequent to loading all the equipment to be installed during VISIONS'16. Credit: S. Denny, University of Washington; V16.
Junction box LJ03A rests on the deck of the R/V Sikuliaq, fully tested and ready for installation at the base of Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V16.
Junction box LJ03A rests on the deck of the R/V Sikuliaq, fully tested and ready for installation at the base of Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V16.
The R/V Sikuliaq leaves the University of Washington School of Oceanography fully loaded with Cabled Array infrastructure. Credit. M.Elend, University of Washington.
The R/V Sikuliaq leaves the University of Washington School of Oceanography fully loaded with Cabled Array infrastructure. Credit. M.Elend, University of Washington.
The ROV Jason on the deck of the RV Sikuliaq in port at Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW;V16
The ROV Jason on the deck of the RV Sikuliaq in port at Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW;V16
The fantail of the R/V Thompson "filled" nearly to the brim with cabled infrastructure during the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson "filled" nearly to the brim with cabled infrastructure during the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
The HPIES instrument awaits deployment on the aft deck of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Alex Jamsedi, Western Washington University; V15.
The HPIES instrument awaits deployment on the aft deck of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Alex Jamsedi, Western Washington University; V15.
Tracie, enjoying the deck work aboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Quae Atwood, Western Washington University; V15.
Tracie, enjoying the deck work aboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Quae Atwood, Western Washington University; V15.
The Deep Profiler Float from the Slope Base site being installed off the fantail of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the OOI-NSF- Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Eric Boget from the UW Applied Physcis lab leads the deck operations. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
The Deep Profiler Float from the Slope Base site being installed off the fantail of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the OOI-NSF- Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Eric Boget from the UW Applied Physcis lab leads the deck operations. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson as it enters Newport, Oregon at the end of Leg 1. Most of the equipment is platforms and instruments installed in 2015 and recovered during Leg 1. Credit. Skip Denny, University of Washington.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson as it enters Newport, Oregon at the end of Leg 1. Most of the equipment is platforms and instruments installed in 2015 and recovered during Leg 1. Credit. Skip Denny, University of Washington.
Leg 1 of the Cabled Array VISIONS"15 expedition has been extremelly successful with the back deck of the R/V Thompson bulging at the seams with recovered infrastructure and instruments. ROPOS has had rapid turn arounds, pounding out dives. The science crew is tired, but happy. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Leg 1 of the Cabled Array VISIONS"15 expedition has been extremelly successful with the back deck of the R/V Thompson bulging at the seams with recovered infrastructure and instruments. ROPOS has had rapid turn arounds, pounding out dives. The science crew is tired, but happy. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
A stack of three 2000-pound steel plates is lowered to the deck of the Thompson by a large crane on the dock.  Six of these plates will comprise a single anchor for the two-legged mooring that will be deployed at the base of the continental slope, 56 nautical miles off the coast of Oregon. The mooring will have two such anchors so the deck load on the Thompson will be considerable for this leg. Credit: Mitch Elend
A stack of three 2000-pound steel plates is lowered to the deck of the Thompson by a large crane on the dock.  Six of these plates will comprise a single anchor for the two-legged mooring that will be deployed at the base of the continental slope, 56 nautical miles off the coast of Oregon. The mooring will have two such anchors so the deck load on the Thompson will be considerable for this leg. Credit: Mitch Elend
Equipment on the back deck Photo Credit:  Hannah Delapp, University of Washington, V14
Equipment on the back deck Photo Credit:  Hannah Delapp, University of Washington, V14
The Platform Instrument Assembly (PIA) is hoisted off the deck of the R/V Thompson in preparation for the successful installation at the Oregon Offshore Site. It was installed in the early morning hours of August 30th. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1763; V14.  
The Platform Instrument Assembly (PIA) is hoisted off the deck of the R/V Thompson in preparation for the successful installation at the Oregon Offshore Site. It was installed in the early morning hours of August 30th. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1763; V14.  
Orest Kawka (RSN School of Oceanography Project Scientist) and Trina Litchendorf (RSN APL Engineer) work on the EA Oregon Offshore Shallow Winched Profiler, and Instrument Platform on the fantail of the R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Orest Kawka (RSN School of Oceanography Project Scientist) and Trina Litchendorf (RSN APL Engineer) work on the EA Oregon Offshore Shallow Winched Profiler, and Instrument Platform on the fantail of the R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
The back deck of the R/V Thompson was fully loaded with instruments, junction boxes, cable spools, and mooring components that were installed during Leg 4. Image Credit: Skip Denny, UW-APL; V14.
The back deck of the R/V Thompson was fully loaded with instruments, junction boxes, cable spools, and mooring components that were installed during Leg 4. Image Credit: Skip Denny, UW-APL; V14.
The Thompson crane moving the Benthic Experiment Platform from the aft deck to the ROPOS launch area, prior to deployment at Oregon Offshore (600 m depth). Credit: Rhea Sanders, Oregon State University
The Thompson crane moving the Benthic Experiment Platform from the aft deck to the ROPOS launch area, prior to deployment at Oregon Offshore (600 m depth). Credit: Rhea Sanders, Oregon State University
The equipment and instruments to be deployed at Endurance Offshore and Slope Base during Leg 3 of VISIONS 14. Photo Credit: Skip Denny, APL-UW
The equipment and instruments to be deployed at Endurance Offshore and Slope Base during Leg 3 of VISIONS 14. Photo Credit: Skip Denny, APL-UW
Alex picking up a Velella velella jellyfish that sailed onto the deck
Alex picking up a Velella velella jellyfish that sailed onto the deck
Meet the star of the VISIONS '14 movie, the robotic vehicle ROPOS - powerhouse of the operations during VISIONS 14.  Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.
Meet the star of the VISIONS '14 movie, the robotic vehicle ROPOS - powerhouse of the operations during VISIONS 14.  Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.
Dana Manalang and Eric Olsen (UW) work with UW students Gina Hansen and Don Setiawan to.prepare the end of a fiber optic cable segment so that it can be spooled by hand onto the large cable spool. The spool will then be transported by ROCLS for installation on the seafloor.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Dana Manalang and Eric Olsen (UW) work with UW students Gina Hansen and Don Setiawan to.prepare the end of a fiber optic cable segment so that it can be spooled by hand onto the large cable spool. The spool will then be transported by ROCLS for installation on the seafloor.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
An array of junction boxes and cables await installation during Leg 1 of the VISIONS14 expedition. This image was from the first few days of Leg 1. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
An array of junction boxes and cables await installation during Leg 1 of the VISIONS14 expedition. This image was from the first few days of Leg 1. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
The Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) probe lies within a large carousel of Niskin water bottles.  The carousel is lowered to the seafloor while the CTD makes measurements.  On the 'ride' up, a person on deck triggers the water bottles to close (one at a time) to collect a water sample at different depths.  Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washinton, V14.
The Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) probe lies within a large carousel of Niskin water bottles.  The carousel is lowered to the seafloor while the CTD makes measurements.  On the 'ride' up, a person on deck triggers the water bottles to close (one at a time) to collect a water sample at different depths.  Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washinton, V14.
An extension cable, nearly 5 km-long awaits installation at the summit of Axial Seamount. This cable will extend from Primary Node PN3B to the Central Caldera site where it will connect to a medium power junction box hosting a broadband seismometer, hydrophone, and bottom pressure tilt meter.
An extension cable, nearly 5 km-long awaits installation at the summit of Axial Seamount. This cable will extend from Primary Node PN3B to the Central Caldera site where it will connect to a medium power junction box hosting a broadband seismometer, hydrophone, and bottom pressure tilt meter.
Panoramic view of the R/V Thompson fantail as it departs for Axial Seamount on the VISIONS'14 OOI expedition. Green-sided frames are junction boxes that will be installed at the volcano and they willl host myriad instruments. The central drum holds yellow extension cable that will connect one of the juction boxes to  Primary Node 3B, providing power and bandwith to this subsea observatory. Photo credit: Skip Denny, University of Washington, V14
Panoramic view of the R/V Thompson fantail as it departs for Axial Seamount on the VISIONS'14 OOI expedition. Green-sided frames are junction boxes that will be installed at the volcano and they willl host myriad instruments. The central drum holds yellow extension cable that will connect one of the juction boxes to  Primary Node 3B, providing power and bandwith to this subsea observatory. Photo credit: Skip Denny, University of Washington, V14
Water streams off ROPOS as it is being recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson - it was a beautiful blue-sky day. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington. VISIONS '13, Leg 4
Water streams off ROPOS as it is being recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson - it was a beautiful blue-sky day. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington. VISIONS '13, Leg 4
Numerous spools of extension cables await deployment on Leg 3. When completed, the VISIONS13 program will have installed ~23,000 m of cable on the seafloor.
Numerous spools of extension cables await deployment on Leg 3. When completed, the VISIONS13 program will have installed ~23,000 m of cable on the seafloor.
The remotely operated vehicle ROPOS used a snap hook connected to a line on its underbelly, hooked into the frame of the CTD for recovery to the surface. The CTD wire failed as the sensor-sampling package was being recovered onto the deck of the Thompon. Luckily, after its >9000 free descent to the seafloor, it landed upright in the soft sediment. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF.
The remotely operated vehicle ROPOS used a snap hook connected to a line on its underbelly, hooked into the frame of the CTD for recovery to the surface. The CTD wire failed as the sensor-sampling package was being recovered onto the deck of the Thompon. Luckily, after its >9000 free descent to the seafloor, it landed upright in the soft sediment. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF.
Upon leaving Axial Seamount, only one cable reel remains on deck. Leg 3 Visions 13. Photo by Mary Miller.
Upon leaving Axial Seamount, only one cable reel remains on deck. Leg 3 Visions 13. Photo by Mary Miller.
Iron-rich basalts quickly oxidize in the O2-rich atmosphere once on deck. (Photos by Leslie Sautter)
Iron-rich basalts quickly oxidize in the O2-rich atmosphere once on deck. (Photos by Leslie Sautter)
Julie Nelson collects water from the CTD water cast after it arrives back on deck. Photo by Judy Twedt
Julie Nelson collects water from the CTD water cast after it arrives back on deck. Photo by Judy Twedt
Seconday Node 3A awaits on deck to be deployed at the base of Axial Seamount, where it will eventually be connected to the primary node previously deployed there. Photo by Allison Fundis
Seconday Node 3A awaits on deck to be deployed at the base of Axial Seamount, where it will eventually be connected to the primary node previously deployed there. Photo by Allison Fundis
Drums holding extension cables and a secondary node are loaded onto the fantail of the R/V Thompson in preparation for deployment. Photo by Skip Denny.
Drums holding extension cables and a secondary node are loaded onto the fantail of the R/V Thompson in preparation for deployment. Photo by Skip Denny.
ROPOS vans and spools with OOI extension cables (orange) on aft deck of the R/V Thompson at the UW dock, Sunday 30 June 2013
ROPOS vans and spools with OOI extension cables (orange) on aft deck of the R/V Thompson at the UW dock, Sunday 30 June 2013
OOI RSN Primary Node 3B was launched from the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable at 0705h PDT on 18 August 2012. This was the seventh, and final, node installation on the OOI RSN cabled infrastructure. --Photo by Brian Ittig
OOI RSN Primary Node 3B was launched from the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable at 0705h PDT on 18 August 2012. This was the seventh, and final, node installation on the OOI RSN cabled infrastructure. --Photo by Brian Ittig
OOI RSN Primary Node 3A (PN3A) on the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. Cable segment 6 is on the port sheave (to the right in this photo) and cable segment 7 is on the center sheave (to the left in this photo). --Photo by Brian Ittig
OOI RSN Primary Node 3A (PN3A) on the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. Cable segment 6 is on the port sheave (to the right in this photo) and cable segment 7 is on the center sheave (to the left in this photo). --Photo by Brian Ittig
PN3A was launched from the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable at 2245h PDT on 16 August. --Photo by Brian Ittig
PN3A was launched from the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable at 2245h PDT on 16 August. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Final pre-deployment configuration of OOI RSN Primary Node 5A. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Final pre-deployment configuration of OOI RSN Primary Node 5A. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Before deployment of OOI RSN Primary Node 5A, the spare Science Interface Assembly that had been used in the node for on-deck testing, was transfered back to the spare primary node carried on board the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Before deployment of OOI RSN Primary Node 5A, the spare Science Interface Assembly that had been used in the node for on-deck testing, was transfered back to the spare primary node carried on board the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Brian Ittig
OOI RSN Primary Node 5A is deployed in the middle of the night off the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Brian Ittig
OOI RSN Primary Node 5A is deployed in the middle of the night off the aft deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Side view of Primary Node 5A is shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, with the spare Science Interface Assembly (SIA) installed in the node for testing. Prior to deployment, this SIA will be transferred to the spare primary node frame that is also carried onboard. PN5A, when installed, will have no SIA since it is a placeholder node for potential future expansion. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Side view of Primary Node 5A is shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, with the spare Science Interface Assembly (SIA) installed in the node for testing. Prior to deployment, this SIA will be transferred to the spare primary node frame that is also carried onboard. PN5A, when installed, will have no SIA since it is a placeholder node for potential future expansion. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Primary Node 5A is shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, with the spare Science Interface Assembly (SIA) installed in the node for testing. Prior to deployment, this SIA will be transferred to the spare primary node frame that is also carried onboard. PN5A, when installed, will have no SIA since it is a placeholder node for potential future expansion. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Primary Node 5A is shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, with the spare Science Interface Assembly (SIA) installed in the node for testing. Prior to deployment, this SIA will be transferred to the spare primary node frame that is also carried onboard. PN5A, when installed, will have no SIA since it is a placeholder node for potential future expansion. --Photo by Brian Ittig
Shown here are the three OOI Cabled Array Primary Nodes that were installed during Phase II of the node installation work. Nodes 3A and 3B were loaded onto the TE SubCom Dependable during the port call in Portland, Oregon. PN5A was already onboard. All nodes are positioned on the aft deck and were successfully tested. Because these three nodes were deployed in deep water and are not a hazard to fishing activities, they do not have trawl-resistant frames. The nodes are connected to 900 km of fiber optic cables on the seafloor and have been operational since 2014. Credit: B. Ittig. University of Washington.  
Shown here are the three OOI Cabled Array Primary Nodes that were installed during Phase II of the node installation work. Nodes 3A and 3B were loaded onto the TE SubCom Dependable during the port call in Portland, Oregon. PN5A was already onboard. All nodes are positioned on the aft deck and were successfully tested. Because these three nodes were deployed in deep water and are not a hazard to fishing activities, they do not have trawl-resistant frames. The nodes are connected to 900 km of fiber optic cables on the seafloor and have been operational since 2014. Credit: B. Ittig. University of Washington.  
OOI Primary Node 1D nearly ready for deployment in the wee hours of 1 August 2012 from the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand
OOI Primary Node 1D nearly ready for deployment in the wee hours of 1 August 2012 from the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand
OOI RSN Primary Node 1C, shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, nearly ready for deployment. Cable segments 3 and 4 are being paid out on either side of the Node. --Photo by Cecile Durand
OOI RSN Primary Node 1C, shown here on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, nearly ready for deployment. Cable segments 3 and 4 are being paid out on either side of the Node. --Photo by Cecile Durand
Red "hook" at end of grapnel is shown here bringing the end of cable segment 3 onboard deck of TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand
Red "hook" at end of grapnel is shown here bringing the end of cable segment 3 onboard deck of TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand
On the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, the OOI team attaches the acoustic release to node PN1A, the first node to be installed. Photo by Cecile Durand
On the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, the OOI team attaches the acoustic release to node PN1A, the first node to be installed. Photo by Cecile Durand
Node PN1A is launched from the back deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. Note black cable tails that curve down from the node on the righthand side of the photo. The two ends of cable segments are spliced into the node at these tails. --Photo courtesy of L3-MariPro
Node PN1A is launched from the back deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. Note black cable tails that curve down from the node on the righthand side of the photo. The two ends of cable segments are spliced into the node at these tails. --Photo courtesy of L3-MariPro
Primary nodes sitting on deck of the TE SubCom Dependable in Astoria, Oregon, prior to the start of the node installation cruise. --Photo by Cecile Durand
Primary nodes sitting on deck of the TE SubCom Dependable in Astoria, Oregon, prior to the start of the node installation cruise. --Photo by Cecile Durand
The shallow-water Primary Node 1A (PN1A) sits on the deck of the TE Subcom Dependable prior to the node installation cruise. --Photo by Cecile Durand
The shallow-water Primary Node 1A (PN1A) sits on the deck of the TE Subcom Dependable prior to the node installation cruise. --Photo by Cecile Durand
One cable going out, one cable coming in: Segment 2 (black line on deck on left side of photo; ship's starboard side) being paid out and Segment 1 (black line on deck on right side of photo; ship's port side) coming in. --Photo by Cecile Durand
One cable going out, one cable coming in: Segment 2 (black line on deck on left side of photo; ship's starboard side) being paid out and Segment 1 (black line on deck on right side of photo; ship's port side) coming in. --Photo by Cecile Durand
OOI RSN primary node on deck of TE SubCom Dependable during dockside deployment testing on April 18, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Brian Ittig.
OOI RSN primary node on deck of TE SubCom Dependable during dockside deployment testing on April 18, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Brian Ittig.
UW-APL systems engineer, Dana Manalang, interrogates the ocean bottom seismometer from the deck of the Thompson. (photo by Allison Fundis)
UW-APL systems engineer, Dana Manalang, interrogates the ocean bottom seismometer from the deck of the Thompson. (photo by Allison Fundis)
The R/V Thompson Captain, John Wilson (left), directs members of the ship's crew as they lower and secure the SIA back on deck after the BIA and SIA tests with ROPOS. (photo by Allison Fundis)
The R/V Thompson Captain, John Wilson (left), directs members of the ship's crew as they lower and secure the SIA back on deck after the BIA and SIA tests with ROPOS. (photo by Allison Fundis)
This images shows the land cable end of the first cable landed, sitting on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, wrapped with a "Chinese finger" in preparation for pullng through the conduit and landing. ----Photo by Cecile Durand, OOI Regional Scale Nodes Marine Maintenance Manager, University of Washington
This images shows the land cable end of the first cable landed, sitting on the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable, wrapped with a "Chinese finger" in preparation for pullng through the conduit and landing. ----Photo by Cecile Durand, OOI Regional Scale Nodes Marine Maintenance Manager, University of Washington
Grapnel coming up after a run. Once back on deck of the TE SubCom Dependable it was inspected and nothing was found entangled. The seabed surveyed is clear. --Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
Grapnel coming up after a run. Once back on deck of the TE SubCom Dependable it was inspected and nothing was found entangled. The seabed surveyed is clear. --Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
Sunset on the 4th of July from the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
Sunset on the 4th of July from the deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. --Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
Seaplow sitting on the back deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. The seaplow is deployed from the ship and used to bury the cable in the seafloor. All portions of the cable from the shore to a distance of about 1 km (.6 mile) seaward of the 700-fathom (4200-feet) Essential Fish Habitat boundary (EFH) will be buried. -- Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable.
Seaplow sitting on the back deck of the TE SubCom Dependable. The seaplow is deployed from the ship and used to bury the cable in the seafloor. All portions of the cable from the shore to a distance of about 1 km (.6 mile) seaward of the 700-fathom (4200-feet) Essential Fish Habitat boundary (EFH) will be buried. -- Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable.
Half-size test frame being deployed off the deck of the Thompson during Enlighten 10 cruise.
Half-size test frame being deployed off the deck of the Thompson during Enlighten 10 cruise.
CTD on deck of the R/V Thompson
CTD on deck of the R/V Thompson
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On deck recovering the CTD rosette. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington;V19
On deck recovering the CTD rosette. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington;V19