Canada's RDC Invests in Harsh Environment Ocean R&D
Canada's Research & Development Corporation (RDC) says it is investing $2.4 million in 11 research and development (R&D) projects that capitalize on Newfoundland and Labrador's proximity to a harsh, ocean environment. The total value of the research projects is more than $7.9 million, including investments from the private sector and federal funding agencies. The projects range from new technology that protects oil and gas infrastructure on the seafloor to innovations that enhance night-time maritime surveillance from the air.
Oceans '13 MTS/IEEE San Diego Preview
Heeding the call to join âAn Ocean in Common,â authors flooded the Oceans â13 MTS/IEEE San Diego technical program committee with a record number of abstracts in a single day. Special topics include an Ultra-deep track discussing current and prospective robotic technologies, plus a panel of scientists to consider research questions. Oceans2013 Chair Bob Wernli, and Co-Chair Kevin Hardy, developer of the unmanned landers for James Cameronâs DeepSea Challenge Expedition, will be the session conveners. âJamesâ intention is to be certain the door remains open to other explorers,â Hardy said.
