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VII. Narragansett Marine Laboratory, University of Rhode Island, 

 Kingston, R.I. Nonr 396(02)— Cost-type contract XR 0S3-054: 



Fiscal year 1959 (period: Oct. 1, 1958, to Sept. 30, 1959) $54,000 



Fiscal year 1960 (period: Oct. 1, 1959, to Sept. 30, 1960) 40, 530 



The problems investigated under this task are twofold in nature. The first 

 concerns the study of the life cycle of zooplaukton found in the open ocean. 

 This is facilitated by the cooperation of the U.S. Coast Guard weather ship 

 program permitting investigations at stations throughout the year. Secondly, 

 this ta.sk includes an investigation and analysis of all noise producing fish in 

 the New England area as well as a large number in the tropics. This includes 

 a physical study of the noise producing mechanisms and a study of reasons 

 for the noise. 



VIII. Marine Laboratory, University of Miami, Miami, Fla. Nonr 840(01) — 

 Cost-tvpe contract NR 083-060 : 



Fiscal year 1959 (period : Oct. 15, 1958, to Oct. 14, 1959) $186, 800 



Fiscal year 1960 (period: Oct. 15, 1959, to Oct. 14, 1960) 295,600 



The main emphasis in this task is to study the Florida Current, its fluctua- 

 tions, associated phenomena. In this region of intense oceanic circulation, opera- 

 tion effectiveness of pro- and anti-submarine equipments vary widely from place 

 to place and with time. It is the ultimate goal of this task to be able to explain 

 and predict local changes in the oceanic environments caused by the Florida Cur- 

 rent and other similar currents. 



IX. Oregon State College, School of Science, Corvallis, Oreg. Nonr 1286 (02) — 

 Cost-type contract NR 083-102 : 



Fiscal year 1959 (period: Sept. 1, 1958, to Aug. 31. 1960) $25,000 



Fiscal year 1960 (period: Sept. 1, 1959, to Aug. 31, 1960) 319,555 



The primary objec-tive of this task is to continue and expand the studies of 

 descriptive oceanography of the nearshore waters of the Oregon coast. The 

 temperature distribution along the coast will be studied by use of continuously 

 recording thermometers along with the conventional bathythermograph and con- 

 ductivity temperature indicator. The circulation and mixing patterns in Oregon 

 coastal estuaries will be studied by mathematical and statistical methods plus 

 enough fieldwork to evaluate the results. The microthermal structure will also 

 be studied and possible other research with direct ASW potential. 



This task also covers the construction and outfitting of a new research ship, 

 designed specifically to meet the needs of Oceanography Department of Oregon 

 State College. 



X. Office of Naval Research Branch. Boston, Mass., Allot. 67003 — Cost-type con- 

 tract NR 083-122 : 



Fiscal year 1959 (period: July 1, 1958, to June 30, 1959) $23,000 



Fiscal year 1960 (period : July 1, 1959, to June 30, 1960) 23, 000 



This allotment is intended to cover the cost of operating an R4D6R aircraft at 

 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The aircraft is on bailment contract 

 from the Bureau of Aeronautics to Woods Hole. The funds will cover specifically 

 fuel, oil, minor repairs, minor overhaul. Moreover, it will cover the cost of an 

 initial overhaul which is necessary to put the aircraft in operable condition. 



XI. Directorship, Committee for Oceanography, 6 Chemin des Sorbiers, Lausanne 

 12, Switzerland. Nonr 2976(00)— Cost-type contract NR 083-133: 



Fiscal year 1959 (period: June 1, 1959 to, Nov. 30, 1960) $25,000 



This contract was designed to cover the personal services of M. J. Piccard in 

 connection with the research and operation of the bathyscaph Trieste. Since 

 the Trieste is at the Naval Electronic Laboratory in San Diego, Piccard will 

 work in cooperation with the scientific and military personnel in planning the 

 scientific program and in training U.S. naval officers in the operation of the 

 Trieste. 



XII. Directorship, Committee for Oceanography, 6 Chemin des Sor- 

 biers, Lausanne, Switzerland. Nonr 2635(00) — Cost-type contract 

 NR 083-133a : 



Fiscal year 1959 (period: July 1, 1958, to June 30, 1959 $61,600 



Fiscal year 1960 Not renewed 



