Some days the weather wins

Best laid plans foiled by severe weather as a storm front passes through. Time for data processing.

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First Day of Bay AUV Ops!

Here is a picture of DORA wearing what looks like the shroud of Turin, wet towels to keep her cool after a long swim. She completed her first benthic mapping survey run in Broadkill Slough. The team gained a lot of experience in launch, recovery, and pinger tracking. Still some acomms performance issues to address.

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Loading up for DE Bay

The team worked late into the night working to prepare for this weeks operations on Delaware Bay mapping benthic habitats. Stay tuned for more updates.

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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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