SCRIPPS PIER
https://scripps.ucsd.edu/about/scripps-pier
CORDC operates a mobile lab located on the Scripps Pier. Engineers and personnel deploy instruments and small boats from the pier on a weekly basis.
NIMITZ MARINE FACILITY
https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ships/marine-facility
Located in Point Loma, the six-acre MarFac campus serves as the logistical and technical support hub for Scripps's worldwide ocean research program and can berth up to 7 ships at a time.
MACHINE SHOPS
MPL Machine Shop https://mpl.ucsd.edu/mpl-machine-shop/
SIO Machine Shop https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ships/marine-facility/shop-support
The SIO and MPL Machine Shops fabricate welded, machined, carpentry, etc. components for custom instrumentation and tools.
KECK TEST POOL
This test pool allows SIO researchers, students, and staff to test instrumentation in fresh or salt water located at Keck/OAR building on Scripps campus.
SEAWATER BALLASTING TANK
Salt water test pool for ballasting instruments....
PRESSURE TESTING UNIT
Pressure test vehiceles...
DIVE LOCKER
RAPID PROTOTYPING SHOP
The Rapid Protytping Shop includes:
Fortus medium and large format 3D ptinters, Markforged 3D printer, Fusion3 3D printer
Formlabs small and medium format resin printers, Formlabs UV curing oven
Alcohol washbasins (x2), Oryx support wash basin
Laser cutter
ELECTRONICS SHOP
MARINE TECHNOLOGY WORKSPACES