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New Antarctic Research Vessel (ARV) Planning for the Next Generation of Oceanographic Research Vessel

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Preliminary Design

  • ARV 3D Rendering
  • 5E1-003-D101 3D Rendering of Wholeship (Exterior Only) P2

Design Drawing

  • 5E1-001-D001 General Arrangement Rev P5
  • 5E1-002-D101 Topside Arrangement P4
  • 5E1-301-D101 Scientific Electronic Systems Arrangement P3
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  • 5E1-580-D001 Handling Systems and Scientific Package Deployment Rev P4
  • 5E1-601-D001 Science Space Arrangement Rev P4

Specifications

  • 5E1-583-R002 Landing Craft Builder Specification
  • 5E1-583-R004. RHIB Builder Specification

Reports and Presentations

  • 5E1-003-R001 Design Summary Report Rev P3
  • 5E1-020-R001 Design Reference Mission DRM Study Rev A
  • 5E1-020-R101 Science Systems Report Rev P2
  • 5E1-050-R201 Icebreaking Performance Report P2
  • 5E1-052-R101 Green Ship Alternatives Study Report Rev P2
  • 5E1-065-R001 Dynamic Positioning System Performance Report P3
  • 5E1-070-R401 Polar Operations Design Features Report P0
  • 5E1-073-R001 Habitability Study Rev P2
  • 5E1-079-R101 Seakeeping Performance Report P3
  • 5E1-098-R101 Model Test Report (Open Water and Ice) P2
  • 5E1-130-R101 Enhanced Aviation Deck Capabilities Assessment P0
  • Over-the-Side Operations in Ice

Tradeoff Studies

  • 5E1-051-R001 Hull Form Trade-Off Study Rev P3
  • 5E1-052-R001 Trade Off Studies Report Rev P1
  • 5E1-052-R201 Transducer Centerboard Trade-Off Study Rev P1
  • 5E1-062-R101 Electric Propulsion Architecture and Trade-Off Study Rev P1
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