Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    U.S. National Ice Center Deploys Buoy in Data-Sparse’d Arctic

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    U.S. National Ice Center Deploys Buoy in Data-Sparse’d Arctic

    STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    08.11.2022

    Photo by Jonathan Holloway 

    Command, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography

    15AUG2022, SUITLAND, MD—U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (Naval Oceanography) representation from U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) were part of personnel aboard the USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) to successfully deploy Sofar Ocean spotter-buoys during its patrol to the North Pole, this Summer.

    Currently, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO2) Mike Latin, Operations Officer at USNIC is deployed onboard the Healy—and will oversee execution of the buoys’ deployment.

    The first buoy was successfully deployed in early August, and the final buoy will deploy later in the month.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.11.2022
    Date Posted: 08.16.2022 13:35
    Photo ID: 7372751
    VIRIN: 220811-D-CC745-158
    Resolution: 4032x3024
    Size: 3.25 MB
    Location: STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MISSISSIPPI, US

    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 5

    PUBLIC DOMAIN