SPOTLIGHT 1. Glomar Challenger

The purpose-built Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP) research vessel Glomar Challenger operated from 1968 through 1983. Its objective was fundamental exploration of the ocean basins. The ship was owned, designed, and built by Global Marine Inc., while Scripps Institution of Oceanography was responsibl...

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Published in:Oceanography (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2019-03, Vol.32 (1), p.16-16
Main Authors: Malone, Mitch, Clement, Brad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Deep sea
Deep sea drilling
Drilling
INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS
Ocean basins
Oceanography
Physical oceanography
Research vessels
Ships
Underwater exploration
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Summary:The purpose-built Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP) research vessel Glomar Challenger operated from 1968 through 1983. Its objective was fundamental exploration of the ocean basins. The ship was owned, designed, and built by Global Marine Inc., while Scripps Institution of Oceanography was responsible for the management and operations of the program.
ISSN:1042-8275
2377-617X
DOI:10.5670/oceanog.2019.109