Wireless Devices for Polar Research Rely on Small Battery Packs
Brett Baker of EVS Supply discusses power solutions for Antarctic research.
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Three New US Ocean Research Vessels
The U.S. academic research fleet is down to 17 vessels. NSF is funding construction of three new ocean research vessels to bolster U.S. ocean research capabilities.
Read moreNSF: Interdisciplinary Solutions and Partnerships in Ocean Research
Dr. Elaine Shen, a fellow at the U.S. National Science Foundation, gives an overview of NSF’s ocean-related work in 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
Read morePolar Star Returns from Annual Antarctic Support Mission
The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star and crew have returned to the United States, following a 138-day deployment to Antarctica to support Operation Deep Freeze 2024, an annual joint military service mission to resupply the U.S. Antarctic stations in support of the National Science Foundation, the lead agency for the U.S. Antarctic Program.
Read moreNSF Grant for Sequoia Scientific to Develop Bio-Optical Sensor
Sequoia Scientific Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant for $254,110 to conduct research and development for a bio-optical sensor for direct detection of sinking marine particles.
Read moreNSF Contract to Develop AsymMetric Propulsion
ARMADA Marine Robotics has won a Phase I contract from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The $255,821 contract will focus on developing the company’s Asymmetric Propulsion system for underwater vehicles in collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). ARMADA has already signed an exclusive license with WHOI covering the use
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