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MBNMS/
CINMS Lake Amphibian
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The Monterey Bay and Channel Islands Marine Sanctuaries
are sharing a NOAA aircraft. The plane is presently stationed in Santa
Barbara and is working between the two sanctuaries. The former Air Force
plane is scheduled to make weekly trips around each sanctuary. This aircraft
will enable personnel to monitor activity and resources, survey sanctuary
users, conduct vessel traffic studies, observe the effects of shore runoff,
perform aerial surveys during oil spill emergencies, and collect data
on both marine mammals and the kelp forest. Photography and video will
be used to record sightings.
The aircraft is a Lake Amphibian "Sea Wolf" LA-27 (single engine).
- Passengers:3 observers plus the pilot.
- Cost: Depends on the project and plane availability. Some
Sanctuary projects will be free while others may have costs associated
with them.
- Range: Typical range is 1500 NM or 12 hours
- Viewing: 2 bubble viewing windows provide excellent downward
visibility andcan be used with single lens or video cameras.
- Instrumentation: Plane has GPS/LORAN, Radar Altimeter, and
Hardpoint for Camera Pods.
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