Human-powered Sub Races Conclude in the UK
by them via the Maritime Strategic Capabilities Agreement (MSCA); our sponsors who provided speakers for our Master Classes and Graduate Fair; HMS Sultan for hosting the final dinner; the team of Army divers who provided safely support, led by Lt Mike Williams; our judges led by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill; William Megill and Frank Mungo who have worked tirelessly to ensure that the event was an overwhelming success; and all the teams for joining us and overwhelming us with their professionalism and enthusiasm. ” Long list of prizes The eISR ended with a dinner at HMS Sultan, which saw
Human Powered Submarine Races Underway
with two-man subs, others with the more traditional one-man one in order to take part in this exciting engineering and sporting challenge; all can be sure of one thing – a highly stimulating week that will put their skills thoroughly to the test. The judges, headed by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill will be judging them on overall speed, on the week’s top speed, and on agility, innovation and on the best presentation. The sponsors The races – which last all week – are sponsored by QinetiQ, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST),
Women Engineers Play Key Role in Submarine Races
; time in Gosport.” Women are also represented on the races’ expert judging panel. Liz Whitrow, a naval architect with BMT/Program Manager for Canadian Victoria Class submarines, reprises her role again this year as a portion of the five-member panel, led by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill. “And it doesn’t end there,” adds Megill. “Our student-led video reporting team is all women.” Teams and submarine names Teams competing for the 2014 awards are: École Polytechnique de Montréal, and École de Technologie Supé
Three Weeks to Submarine Race in Gosport
stretches back to 1989 when he began his involvement with the Autosub program.” Admission to the Open Day is free of charge, but attendees must register at http://www.subrace.eu/community/register Panel of judges The five-strong expert eISR judging panel is led by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill, and will be judging throughout the five days of the races with the Grand Prize and All-Round Runner-Up determined by a formula combining design, manufacture, race performance and reliability; and other prizes including ‘Week’s Top Speed’, ‘Agility Award’, &lsquo
Human Powered Subs
manufacturing, and of course, the submarine must be finished and functioning for that all-important week in July.” The eISR is organized by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology in partnership with QinetiQ; and the eminent judging panel is headed by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill, KBE, FIMarEST. www.subrace.eu (As published in the MARCH 2014 edition of Marine Technology Reporter - www.seadiscovery.com)
Universities to Race Human Powered Submarines
manufacturing, and of course, the submarine must be finished and functioning for that all-important week in July.” The eISR is organized by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology in partnership with QinetiQ; and the eminent judging panel is headed by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill, KBE, FIMarEST. Sarah Kenny, Managing Director, QinetiQ Maritime, said, “QinetiQ is delighted to be hosting the second eISR event at our Ocean Basin in Haslar this Summer. The Ocean Basin is the perfect setting to hold the event at which innovation, design and test is at the very heart
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