DIMES US2 TN246 on Thomas G. Thompson :

• Utilized both OML VMP-5500 instruments, launched from WHOI HRP cradle assembly.
• Tested 5 Rockland Scientific XMP Expendable Microstructure Profilers, sampled through a towed fish and ran through a fiber optic tether.

DIMES UK2 JC054 on James Cook

• Provided technical support for Southhampton VMP-5500 operations
• Profiled with OML VMP-5500 SN008 for 20 casts.

Planned for 2012

DIMES UK3 on James Cook

• Will participate with both VMP-5500's. Expected testing of upgraded VMP-5500 with ECM.