Greensea Advancing Autonomous Hull Cleaning for the US Navy
hull cleaning robot will be capable of determining and continually updating its position on the ship’s hull with extreme accuracy, allowing Greensea’s autonomy capabilities to free the operator from driving the robot.To achieve the goals of Phase II, Greensea has partnered with the University of Maryland Centre for Environmental Science’s Maritime Environmental Resource Center (MERC) and Armach Robotics. MERC brings significant expertise in biofouling control methods and will provide critical support in independent, scientific assessments of the robots’ navigation, autonomy and
Baker to Head BOEM's Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Division. With more than 25 years combined private industry and Department of Defense civilian experience, Baker has served in a variety of leadership positions in strategic planning, energy and environmental policy and public affairs.Baker holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy from John Hopkins University and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College
Intelatus: The long-tenured, New Name in Market Intel & Planning
, Florida, the U.K. and Singapore.Jim McCaul, Managing Partner, has extensive market analysis and strategic planning experience in the maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors, having managed more than 400 consulting assignments in more than 40 countries. McCaul has a PhD in economics from the University of Maryland, an MS in business administration from Pennsylvania State University and a BS in marine science from the State University of New York Maritime College. He also has a professional mariner's license from the U.S. Coast Guard.Philip Lewis, Director of Research, has extensive market analysis
LeBoeuf Tapped as director of NOAA's National Ocean Service
multiple tuna treaties, and representing NOAA at the U.N. General Assembly regarding the protection of deep sea corals.LeBoeuf holds a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in sustainable development and conservation biology from the University of Marylan
Consortium for Ocean Leadership Names Leonardi as President and CEO
and more to advance national sound ocean science and policy critical to ensuring the future of a healthy and productive ocean. Alan is an outstanding person to continue this important work for the nation.”Dr. Michael Roman, COL trustee and director and professor, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science echoed that sentiment, stating, “COL’s membership includes academia, industry, and ocean conservation organizations throughout the country to support a healthy ocean and the blue economy. I believe that we will all benefit from Alan’s ability
Students Face Off in Underwater Competition
the Navy’s future force.Harbin Engineering University (China) took this year’s top prize, while National University of Singapore and École de Technologie Supérieure (Canada) placed second and third, respectively.Smaller awards in specially judged categories went to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; École de Technologie Supérieure; Texas A&M University; Washington State University; University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (Puerto Rico); San Diego Robotics 101; University of Alberta (Canada); Ohio State University; and Wroclaw University of Science
US Rivers Getting Saltier, Drinking Water at Risk -Study
leached from rocks and soil in streams. The study found that a combination of salts can do more damage than one salt alone. "Until now we didn't fully appreciate the role that different salts play in altering the pH of streams and rivers of our country," said Sujay Kaushal, a University of Maryland geologist and the lead scientist of the study, published in the early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study also looked at waterways in southern Canada. Increased salt levels of waterways was a factor in the lead poisoning crisis in Detroit, in
Greensea Hires Parrilla as Robotics Engineer
. This group focuses on the next generation of supervised autonomy and navigation technologies behind Greensea's marine software. Prior to joining Greensea, Matthew was a lead developer of a customer facing application at Cox Automotive, Inc. He earned a B.S. degree in Physics from the University of Maryland, worked as a data visualization artist, co-founded a startup, and spends his time backcountry skiing whenever possible. “In the development of technology that better serves offshore operators, we seek technologists with broad and varied backgrounds”, explained Marybeth
Scientists Predict Larger ‘Dead Zone’ for Chesapeake Bay
nitrogen into the bay slightly greater than the long term average. Rainfall amounts were greatest in New York and Pennsylvania, leading to higher than average streamflow into the Bay from the Susquehanna. The Bay outlook is based on models developed by NOAA-sponsored researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Scienceoffsite link and the University of Michiganoffsite link. They rely on nutrient loading estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey. Throughout the year, researchers measure oxygen and nutrient levels as part of the Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Program, run by the