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Research
- Biogeochemistry and Geochemistry
- Paleoclimate: Lake Records and Landscape History
- Sedimentary Processes and Geophysical Imaging
People
Graduate Studies
Facilities
- R/V Blue Heron
- R/V Noodin
- Geophysical Tools
- Inorganic Geochemistry Lab
- Organic and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Lab
- Physical Limnology Lab
- Sedimentology Lab and Sample Repository
Additional Information
- Lake Cam - view of the lake from campus
R/V Noodin
The R/V Noodin is available for research projects on Lake Superior, the St. Louis estuary, and inland waters. Due to its relatively small size, use of the R/V Noodin on Lake Superior is dependent on favorable weather conditions (up to sea state 3: 10 kt winds).
Length overall: 25 ft
Main Engine: 460 CID V-8
Aux. Engine: 15 HP Mercury
Drive: Hamilton Jet
Draft: 2ft
Cruising Speed: 23 kt
Winch Capacity: 1000 lb, 300 meters of 3/16 ss cable
Aux. Winch: 50 lb, 200 meters of 1/8 ss cable
Power Capstan: up to 1000 lb capability
Electronics: VHF radio, Radar, Loran C, GPS, Depth Sounder
For more information, please contact;
The Large Lakes Observatory
218-726-7639