Navigation

Atlantis is outfitted with a full suite of navigational equipment as required by regulation and as dictated by her principal scientific missions. The equipment is oriented toward use by the officer on the bridge. Navigation information is available to the scientific party through navigation log books after the cruise and on request during the cruise. The science data logger collects, logs and displays all navigation data for scientific users. In general, the Chief Scientist can specify to the Master the type of navigation data, the frequency of observation, and the method of reporting required by the scientific program. Time-consuming or conflicting navigation activities such as radar watches may require that a member of the science party perform the task using the ship’s equipment.