Healy Science Instrumentation & Sensors
Learn about ADCPs, CTDs, weather data and other science instruments.
Icebreaker - Healy
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Port Information
Learn about various ports that the Healy uses
Helicopter Flight Operations
Cruise planning for helicopter flight operations
Cruise Report Archives
Browse cruise planning documents, public outreach information, chief scientist reports & more
Another calm day on the ice as the sun rises in the morning
Scientists taking ice cores during an ice station
New "pancake" ice forming on the surface of the ocean
Learn about the Healy
USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20), the United States newest polar capable icebreaker, was commissioned as a U. S. Coast Guard cutter on August 21, 2000.
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Planning a Healy Cruise
This section of the USCG Icebreakers website includes information for scientists who plan to conduct research on Healy or the Polar breakers
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Healy Science Systems
The technical support for Healy science systems has evolved significantly since Healy's first science cruise in 2001. In addition to USCG personnel, currently the science systems on Healy are supported by ESU and STARC.
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Track the Healy in Real-time
Access webcam images, cruise catalog, real-time track map and other various real-time data.