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Three-dimensional mapping of dissolved hydrocarbons and oil droplets using a REMUS-600 (Remote Environmental Monitoring Unit) AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)

Project Number
1100
Program
OSRR
Progress Date
Performing Activity
NOAA
Principal Investigator
Dr. Lisa DiPinto
Contract Award Value
$695,879.00
Description

The goals of this project were to (1) integrate a suite of sensors on a REMUS AUV to quantify, characterize and determine droplet size of spilled oil, (2) demonstrate the utility of this technology for oil detection in the field, and (3) develop a schema for real-time data transfer into existing spill response data management and visualization tools.

Latest progress update

The project is complete. The final report is posted below.

Status
Completed
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