Training Workshop: Robotic and Autonomous Systems
University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) has announced a new Chief Scientist Training Cruise led by the University of Delaware that focuses on robotic and autonomous platforms.
UNOLS noted that the use of robotic and autonomous system aboard its vessels is increasing. In addition to traditional shipboard operations, these systems require additional consideration in mission planning, deployment, monitoring, recovery and communications.
Along with providing background on planning shipboard field work, how to request research vessel time and mechanics of leading a research cruise, the 2015 UNOLS Robotic Platforms Chief Scientist Training Cruise, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR), will focus attention on integration of robotic platforms, i.e. ROVs, AUVs and UAVs, into the training cruise.
While there will be platforms provided, UNOLS said participants are encouraged to bring their own platforms and systems, providing an opportunity for participants to operate their own instrumentation and collect preliminary data to potentially initiate their own novel research project or program.
The cruise and a pre-cruise information workshop will instruct early career marine scientists, including senior PhD students, postdocs, and first- or second-year faculty members, on how to effectively plan for, acquire and utilize time at sea for multidisciplinary research and education.
The full program will take place from November 17-23, 2015, beginning and ending in Lewes, Del., home port of the University of Delaware’s RV Sharp, and will include a five day cruise on the RV Sharp to locations along the eastern seaboard as well as Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay.
Small stipends are provided for participant travel costs, research supplies and shipping.
Space is limited. Applicants are required to be an employee or student (U.S. Citizen) at a U.S. institution or a U.S. citizen working abroad. To be considered, applications must be received by September 14, 2015.
The application form is available here: https://delaware.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DGNMuqas1m9jtb
February 2025
