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Advances in photogrammetric imaging
Over the past 25 years or so I’ve been involved in many projects using remotely operated vehicles to collect high-resolution images of the seafloor and stitch them together to create photomosaics. That process has evolved tremendously during that time, both in the way we acquire the image data and in the way we process the…
Read MoreR/V Atlantis: Behind the science
Take a tour of R/V Atlantis including Alvin during taking off for Sea Trials (YouTube).
Read MoreNew Research Helps Show How Depth Affects Fish Distribution – NOAA Ocean Exploration
“Use of the newly refitted Alvin submersible was especially helpful for observing the deepest-dwelling fish of the study.”
Read MoreCall for Nominations – UNOLS Deep Submergence Science Committee (DeSSC)
Nominations are due by August 31st, 2025. The UNOLS Deep Submergence Science Committee (DeSSC) is seeking nominations to fill one membership vacancy. Self-nominations are encouraged! The DeSSC is the UNOLS Committee charged with providing advice and guidance for the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) operator on matters concerning utilization, upgrades, and long-term planning of its…
Read MoreSentry demonstrates grace under pressure – OET 2024 Field Season Annual Report
During operations in American Samoa on the Nautilus with OET, Sentry demonstrated capabilities during significant challenges resulting from diving at the vehicle’s near maximum depth.
Read MoreIlluminating the Abyss, Eos
The June issue of Eos includes articles about both mROV and Alvin. The mROV vehicles are highlighted as step in maintaining the US as the leader in the field and Alvin for upgraded capabilities allowing exploration of deeper depths and allowing access to 99% of the sea floor.
Read MoreWHOI Media Relations Office – F-1 Submarine Wreck
Deep ocean technology offers never before seen images of lost WWI submarine
Read MoreNew underwater vehicles in development at WHOI
Oceanus article detailing mROV vehicles modeled after ROV Jason currently being developed at WHOI.
Read MoreDan Fornari paper recently published in The Journal of Ocean Technology discussing the development of his MISO camera system
Lander on RV Atlantis Deck pre-deployment – MISO GoPro cameras (2) mounted on mast and on lander platform taking 23MP images (top camera) and 5.3k cinematic video at 30 fps. MISO GoPro 23MP still image from the top camera on lander deployed at YBW vent. Lander as viewed from Alvin’s DSPL 4k Optim video camera…
Read MoremROV Press Release
WHOI will produce two medium-sized remotely operated vehicles (mROVs) beginning later this year. Read the official press release!
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