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Scripps Institution of Oceanography maintains the National Science Foundation (NSF) West Coast Winch Pool for the benefit of U.S. ocean scientists. The winch pool is a shared-use facility that procures, maintains, upgrades, and makes available a variety of portable oceanographic winches that are used by scientists aboard a broad range of research vessels. Winches are shared following community-based scheduling methods administered by the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS).
The West Coast Winch Pool also serves as a ready source of technical assistance for UNOLS scientists and institutions. We have a licensed engineering staff equipped with state-of-the art analysis tools, and we’re well versed in the design of oceanographic handling systems, as well as pertinent regulations such as UNOLS Safety Standards (including Appendix A and B). Call on us to resolve your engineering issues.
The West Coast Winch Pool also manages the SIO Equipment Pool, another source of portable equipment available for short-term use. The SIO pool includes winches, spooling equipment, portable cranes, and a variety of other gear.
Contacts
| Wes Hill | Winch Pool Manager | 858.534.5568 | whill@ucsd.edu |
| Aaron Davis, PE | Winch and Wire Engineer | 858.246.0376 | aed001@ucsd.edu |
Inventory
Dynacon Traction Winch
Heavy-duty oceanographic winch for ROV and towed instrument deployment
Dynacon Traction Winch
Heavy-duty oceanographic winch for ROV and towed instrument deployment
The West Coast Winch Pool is supported by National Science Foundation award OCE-1219328.