We describe below the various operational and scientific aspects of the AOML
fixed pylon-type stations ("CREWS stations").
4. Station Construction and Deployment
The construction and deployment of CREWS stations involves some
formidable and oftentimes lengthy tasks. Table 1 presents a basic list of phases and
tasks, while Figure 2 shows a Gantt chart detailing a typical sequence of events
involved in the entire process. Although this is not the place to describe each of the
phases in depth, a brief discussion of some of the considerations involved in site
selection will provide an insight into the follow-up activities that are required in setting
up the station.
Table 1. Phases and tasks in CREWS station construction and deployment.
Site Selection
Pylon Construction
Pylon Delivery
Permitting
Purchasing
Electronics Assembly
Testing at AOML
Bottom Plate Installation
Pylon Packaging
Electronics Delivery
Pylon Installation
Install Pylon
Electronics Installation
Field Electronics Testing
Host Site Discussions
Organize Travel
Dive Plan Instituted
Travel to Host Region
Boat Trip to Candidate Sites
Return to AOML
Discover Permitting Agency
Acquire Permit Application
Submit Permit Application
Receive All Permits
Permit Fee(s)
Electronics Infrastructure
Instrumentation
Pylon Materials
Tools
Contractor
Rentals
Other Fees
Freight
Boat Rentals
Diving Gear
Drilling Gear
Software
Computer Hardware
Bottom Plate Materials
Purchase Delivery Trailer
Receive Pylon at Site
Move to Close Harbor
Transfer to Boat or Ship
Pylon Pre-Assembly
Electronics Packaging
Pack for Shipping
Move to Shipper
Station Pre-Installation Assembly
Arrange Travel
Organize Employee Schedules
Travel to Host City
Meet with Host Support
Travel to Installation Site
Electronics Pre-Installation Assembly
Electronic Infrastructure
Install Electronics at Site
Test Configuration
Feedback from AOML
Finalize and Return Home
Custom Fabrications
Custom Assemblies
Data Logger
GOES Transmitter
Power Supply Assembly
Custom Cable Assembly
Instrument Interfacing
Electronics Tests - AOML
Electronics Tests - Hatchery Tanks
Organize Travel
Rental or Arrange Boat
Travel to Site
Deliver Plate and Drilling to Boat
Install Plate
Review Installation
Return to AOML
Rent or Arrange Lifting Gear
Package for Shipment
Deliver to Shipper
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fixed pylon-type stations ("CREWS stations").
4. Station Construction and Deployment
The construction and deployment of CREWS stations involves some
formidable and oftentimes lengthy tasks. Table 1 presents a basic list of phases and
tasks, while Figure 2 shows a Gantt chart detailing a typical sequence of events
involved in the entire process. Although this is not the place to describe each of the
phases in depth, a brief discussion of some of the considerations involved in site
selection will provide an insight into the follow-up activities that are required in setting
up the station.
Table 1. Phases and tasks in CREWS station construction and deployment.
Site Selection
Pylon Construction
Pylon Delivery
Permitting
Purchasing
Electronics Assembly
Testing at AOML
Bottom Plate Installation
Pylon Packaging
Electronics Delivery
Pylon Installation
Install Pylon
Electronics Installation
Field Electronics Testing
Host Site Discussions
Organize Travel
Dive Plan Instituted
Travel to Host Region
Boat Trip to Candidate Sites
Return to AOML
Discover Permitting Agency
Acquire Permit Application
Submit Permit Application
Receive All Permits
Permit Fee(s)
Electronics Infrastructure
Instrumentation
Pylon Materials
Tools
Contractor
Rentals
Other Fees
Freight
Boat Rentals
Diving Gear
Drilling Gear
Software
Computer Hardware
Bottom Plate Materials
Purchase Delivery Trailer
Receive Pylon at Site
Move to Close Harbor
Transfer to Boat or Ship
Pylon Pre-Assembly
Electronics Packaging
Pack for Shipping
Move to Shipper
Station Pre-Installation Assembly
Arrange Travel
Organize Employee Schedules
Travel to Host City
Meet with Host Support
Travel to Installation Site
Electronics Pre-Installation Assembly
Electronic Infrastructure
Install Electronics at Site
Test Configuration
Feedback from AOML
Finalize and Return Home
Custom Fabrications
Custom Assemblies
Data Logger
GOES Transmitter
Power Supply Assembly
Custom Cable Assembly
Instrument Interfacing
Electronics Tests - AOML
Electronics Tests - Hatchery Tanks
Organize Travel
Rental or Arrange Boat
Travel to Site
Deliver Plate and Drilling to Boat
Install Plate
Review Installation
Return to AOML
Rent or Arrange Lifting Gear
Package for Shipment
Deliver to Shipper
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