Assessing the Benefits and Costs of a Science Submarine
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Assessing the Benefits and Costs of a Science Submarine
Table of Contents
Preface
Figures
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
The Benefits of a Science Submarine
Chapter 3
A Science Submarine's Contribution to Priority Research Areas
Chapter 4
Estimated Costs of a Science Submarine
Chapter 5
Conclusions
Appendix A
Proposed Crew for Dedicated Science Submarine
Appendix B
International Coordination of Arctic Research
Appendix C
Background Information on Priority Research Areas
Appendix D
Developments in AUV/ROV Technology
Appendix E
Oceanographic Databases
Appendix F
Antarctic Treaty
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