AUV in CCOM test tank

The AUV team gathered in the High Bay to test the Geoswath unit in the CCOM test tank. Today was filled with class room training on Geoswath, Fledermaus, and Geotexture. Tomorrow we return to Mendums Pond.

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ROV Mendums Pond

Dr. Doug Miller operating the inspection ROV at Mendums Pond during AUV training week.

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Mendums Pond Day One Highlights

Photo Highlights from Day One at Mendums Pond
Thanks to everyone for coming out and contributing to a great first day.

First Mendums Pond Mission!

Execution of the first mission at Mendums Pond 1230 mission out to middle of the lake then back to the pier.

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ROV transporter

Thanks to Dr. Doug Levin for letting us borrow his Videoray ROV for our upcoming operation. In true style we met at an undisclosed location for the ROV transfer and the whole system was packed neatly in the back of his red Audi TT.

Look for lots more photos and stories from AUV Camp in the coming week.

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Murphy's Law at the Movies

While out on a rare date night out to the movies, to see Star Trek, suddenly power to the entire theater went out. In the midst of a critical plot point in the movie and *poof*

Lights...camera...darkness!!
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GEOL167 Field Trip May 16

Some highlights from our class field trip May 16th, 2009.  Stops included South Bowers Beach, Indian River Inlet, Whiskey Beach, Herring Point, and Cape Henlopen.