Plan of the main deck of the Australian research vessel Franklin, showing the main scientist accommodation and laboratory arrangement:
- wet laboratory (CTD and multiple water sampler area)
- operations room (echo sounder, ADCP, CTD, towed vehicle and thermosalinograph controls and displays)
- computer room (terminals for data processing and analysis)
- chemical laboratory (salinity, nutrient and oxygen analysis)
- electronic workshop (instrument preparation)
An additional laboratory for chemical or biological work is located on a lower deck. One container laboratory can be placed on the work deck and connected with the chemical laboratory through a water-tight doorway.
Crew accommodation is on the lower and upper decks; the mess room and recreation area is a common area.
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