Hybrid Research Vessel Delivered to University of Vermont
power and propulsion system supplied and integrated by BAE Systems. The vessel is also equipped with dual control stations to maximize operability, and offers a large interior space and an expansive exterior aft deck area. Constructed of aluminum, the vessel is designed to operate on Lake Champlain in up to 1.5-meter Significant Wave Height conditions."The new hybrid electric vessel is one of the first of its kind for research and teaching, fully equipped to expand UVM's cutting-edge world-class research, deliver hands-on education programs to students of all ages, and welcome
University of Vermont Orders Hybrid-electric Research Vessel
in April 2022.According to BAE Systems, its HybriGen Power and Propulsion system will help reduce both carbon emissions and the use of fuel by the vessel, which will serve as a floating classroom and lab for students of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources conducting research on Lake Champlain.“Using green energy to power transportation in the water is an essential part of establishing cleaner waterways and harbors in places where we live, work, and visit,” said Steve Trichka, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. &ldquo
Derecktor Wins Deal to Build Hybrid RVl for University of Vermont
flow dynamics (CFD) modeling to minimize resistance at low speeds, accommodate battery storage and ensure maximum stability.The university envisions the vessel will be used as a mobile ‘classroom’ for undergraduate field trips as well as a platform for graduate students researching the Lake Champlain environment. In addition, it will also provide a way for engineering students to study the future of hybrid vessel design.“The future of vessel procurement will look quite different to its current form today, as operators worldwide begin to respond to increasingly stringent requirements
VideoRay Adopts the Greensea System
of solutions we can offer to ensure the success of our customers’ missions.” Greensea recently completed final testing of the product with Goldstein in Burlington, Vermont. To test navigation and video capabilities, the team visited the General Butler, a historic shipwreck in Lake Champlain. Without any attention to ballast, the vehicle immediately flew with stability and control, capturing photos of the wreck’s historic preservation status. “We are excited to partner with VideoRay, because the Mission Specialist is designed to help operators accomplish their
Modern Tech for a Cold Case
In January 1971, a phone rang in the living room of a family in Atlanta, Ga. Lem Nikita, then 19, answered the call which confirmed that his father George Nikita’s plane had crashed somewhere over Lake Champlain during a blizzard shortly after takeoff. The elder Nikita was the pilot of a 10-seat Jet Commander owned by Cousins Properties, Inc. It was enroute from Burlington, Vt., to Providence, R.I., to pick up one of the pilots wives before continuing on to Atlanta. Five men were on board. Shortly after take off from Burlington airport, the Aero Commander disappeared from radar. Due to the
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