About
The West Coast Van Pool was developed mainly to support oceanographic research vessels of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) organization. This support is defined as providing portable laboratory meeting specific guidelines, which enable these labs to be used on all the U.S. Academic Research Fleet vessels. There are two pools, one located on the West Coast, one on the East Coast. Funding for operating the West Coast Pools is provided by the National Science Foundation.
General Purpose Labs
This type of lab is set up to fill most extra laboratory space requirements. The labs include modular lab benches. The benches include a sink module and a fume hood module. These can be arranged to meet the mission requirements.
Isotope Labs
This type of lab focuses on isotope laboratory requirements. To support the isotope requirements, each isotope lab includes an LSC module. The remainder of the lab is set up similar to the General Purpose Lab.
Cold Labs
This type of lab meets the specialized requirements for a cold laboratory. There are two refrigerator units to provide cooling for both the lab space and makeup air for the fume hood. Due to the large equipment required for performing this task, there is less laboratory bench space. The unit includes a sink bench, a fume hood bench, and two small benches.
Calendar & Scheduling
To schedule a van from the West Coast Van Pool, please fill out the online form below. To schedule a van from the East Coast Van Pool, please go to their website.
- West Coast Van Pool Scheduling Form
- West Coast Van Pool Evaluation Form
- UNOLS East Coast Van Pool Website
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