Sikuliaq

Vessel Information
TypeResearch Vessel
OperatorUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks
FlagUSA
MMSI338417000
Sonar System InformationKongsberg EM304
(20-32 kHz, 140°)
Kongsberg EM710
(70 kHz, 140°)
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Technical Reports

  • 2023 R/V Sikuliaq EM302/EM710 QAT Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ202306T Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: April 11, 2023 The University of Alaska’s UNOLS vessel R/V Sikuliaq (SKQ) is equipped with Kongsberg Maritime EM302 andEM710 multibeam echosounders and a Seapath 320 positioning / attitude system Attached Documents Report: Related Information

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  • 2022 Sikuliaq EM302 / EM710 Calibration Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ202203S Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: April 11, 2021 • The University of Alaska’s UNOLS vessel R/V Sikuliaq (SKQ) is equipped with Kongsberg Maritime EM302 and EM710 multibeam echosounders and a Seapath 320 positioning / attitude system. • During the 2021-22 winter maintenance period in Portland, OR, the Seapath MRU was calibrated by Kongsberg…

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  • 2021 Sikuliaq QAT EM302 and EM710

    Cruise ID: SKQ202102S Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: April 11, 2021 Attached Documents Report: Related Information

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  • 2014 Sikuliaq Acoustic Test Report

    Vessel: R/V Sikuliaq Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: September 12-18, 2014 Gates Acoustic Services was tasked by University of Alaska, Fairbanks, to investigate and quantify acoustic issues associated with operation of the R/V SIKULIAQ. An at-sea investigation was accomplished during ship operations in deep water out of San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 12-18, 2014. During…

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  • 2020 Sikuliaq EM302/EM710 Calibration Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ202008S Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: June 24, 2020 Attached Documents Report: Related Information

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  • 2019 Sikuliaq Calibration Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ201907T Multibeam System: EM302/EM122 Dates: January 18-21, 2021 The University of Alaska’s UNOLS vessel R/V Sikuliaq(SKQ) is equipped with Kongsberg Maritime EM302 and EM710 multibeam echosounders and a Seapath320 positioning / attitude system Attached Documents Report: Related Information

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  • 2016 Sikuliaq Calibration Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ201602S Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: March 7-12, 2016 The R/V Sikuliaq is equipped with Kongsberg Maritime (KM) EM302 (30 kHz) and EM710 (70-100 kHz) multibeam echosounders and a Seapath 320 positioning and attitude system with C-NAV DGNSS auxiliary input. These systems were reviewed by the Multibeam Advisory Committee (MAC) and personnel from NOAA,…

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  • 2014 Sikuliaq Sea Acceptance Report

    Cruise ID: SKQ201400L3 Multibeam System: EM302/EM710 Dates: August 9-18, 2014 The multibeam systems and attendant sensors on R/V Sikuliaq were successfully evaluated. The installation and integration of the systems is compliant with current best-practices and there are no major deficiencies that should hinder anticipated missions. Installation parameters and configurations of the systems have been verified…

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