Call for Nominations
UNOLS Polar Research Vessel Committee
Science Mission Requirements Refresh Project
Submission deadline: Wednesday, 3 November 2010
For further information, please go to:
http://www.unols.org/committees/prvc/PRVC_StatementOfTask.pdf
The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is
seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a committee
that will verify that the Polar Research Vessel (PRV) Science Mission
Requirements (SMRs) developed in 2006 reflect the current and future
scientific needs of Antarctic and arctic research.
The PRV Committee (PRVC) will be comprised of up to twelve individuals
who will represent the various science disciplines required to fulfill
committee tasks as outlined in the charge below. In addition to members
of the academic community, the committee shall include individuals with
experience in research vessel operations and technical support, as well
as naval architects.
The details of the PRVC's charge are included in the Statement of Task
document. The document can be downloaded online at:
http://www.unols.org/committees/prvc/PRVC_StatementOfTask.pdf. The PVRC
will interface with the polar marine research community through web
surveys and a community workshop. It is expected that the Committee will
meet three times according to the timeline provided in the task
statement, and a community workshop is tentatively planned for February
2011. Committee members are expected to participate in the meetings and
the workshop. The PRVC's final report will consist of a PRV SMR document
to be submitted to NSF no later than 3 June 2011.
Nominations to serve on the PRVC can be sent to the UNOLS Office and
self-nominations are strongly encouraged. If you are interested in
representing community perspectives on current and emerging needs for
polar research, please apply for membership. Applicants or nominees
should submit a brief statement of interest in serving on PRVC, along
with a curriculum vitae to the UNOLS Office (office [at] unols.org). Please
include information about your sea-going and/or polar experience.
Appointments will be made in a manner to achieve a balance of expertise
in the different scientific disciplines and technical areas. Committee
members will be formally appointed by the UNOLS Chair.
Submission deadline: Wednesday, 3 November 2010.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.unols.org/committees/prvc/PRVC_StatementOfTask.pdf.