Scripps is committed to providing the best possible internet access to our mariners and scientists at sea.
But there's a challenge. Shipboard demand for internet access has grown at a much faster pace than our ability to make new capacity available. This is a concern across the entire U.S. Academic Research Fleet.
To address this concern, a uniform approach to internet access has been established under the auspices of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), by the Satellite Network Advisory Group (SatNAG).
The Fleet's approach is codified in the UNOLS Internet Use Policy, which aims to facilitate the most functional and fairest use of the internet for all persons on board, while also enabling successful delivery of services (scientific and operational) necessary for oceanographic missions.
Scripps-operated research vessels, and all who embark on board, must comply with the policy.
Exceptions to policy must be approved in writing by the Shipboard Technical Support Manager. Seagoing technicians do not have authority to grant exceptions to policy.
The SatNAG web site contains other helpful information for seagoing personnel, including
- Getting the most out of your megabytes
- Tools to limit bandwidth on your personal devices
- Internet capacity of our satcom systems at sea
- R/V Sally Ride
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R/V Roger Revelle
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Handbook
- Section 1: Welcome Aboard
- Section 2: Specifications
- Section 3: Vessel Layout Description
- Section 4: Ship's and Scientific Equipment Description
- Section 5: Technical Services and Special Equipment
- Section 6: Navigation and Communications Capability
- Section 7: Safety
- Section 8: Ship Organization
- Section 9: Scientific Berthing Plan
- Specifications
- Schematic Drawings
- Berthing Plan
- Scientific Equipment
- Major Shipboard Equipment
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Handbook
- R/V Robert Gordon Sproul
- R/V Bob and Betty Beyster
- Emeritus: R/V Melville
- Emeritus: R/V New Horizon
- Research Platform FLIP (FLoating Instrument Platform)
- Preventing harassment and discrimination
- Alcohol and illegal drugs: Zero tolerance
- Departure & arrival times
- Pregnancy and Lactation at Sea
- Accommodating Disabilities
- Minimum Age At Sea
- Isotope Use on Scripps Ships
- Geophysical survey requirements in California waters
- Export controls and compliance
- Scientific shipments to Scripps vessels
- Ship to Shore Communications
- Internet use policy
- Winch and Wire Regulations
- Ship Usage Rates
- Data and Sample Distribution Policy
- Stable Isotopes on SIO Ships
- Carryforward of Ship Time
- Using non-UNOLS vessels
- Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Naval Clearances
- Notice to mariners
- Volunteering Aboard Scripps Ships
- USCG Rules for Buoys