Abstract

The University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) coordinates the Academic Research Fleet. This fleet of 28 vessels is operated by the various UNOLS member institutions and universities to maximize sea going opportunities for the oceanographic community. Between 2000 and 2005 nine UNOLS vessels will reach the end of their useful life. It is important that the replacement of these ships be thoughtful and planned events. Consideration must be given to not only what the ship needs to do in terms of today's science but how science will be done in 2010. The design process allows us to get where we need to be to support the programs of the future. This paper details the design steps, outlines the timeline required for such an effort and explains the process of developing the science mission requirements behind the design.

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