COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies

?? As part of the organizing committee, COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies are helping shape the academic program for The Hydrographic Society of America 2025 US Hydro Conference in Wilmington, NC, March 17-20. ??? The call for speakers is OPEN! Submission topics for the US Hydro 2025 theme of Innovation and Access are: - Innovation in Acquisition Systems ??? - Innovation in Processing ??? - Innovation in Platforms ?? - Innovation in the Blue Economy ?? - Access & Workforce ??♀? - Access & Environment ?? Learn more about the themes and submit your abstracts here ?? https://lnkd.in/efZhRXKJ ??? Mark your calendars. The deadline to submit is December 31, 2024? #hydrography #academicconference #blueeconomy #innovation #bathymetry #hydrographicsurveying #dataprocessing #workforceequity

Continuing to celebrate Jaden Crute and all of their achievements! ?? ?? Check out Ocean Exploration Trust's Q&A blog post below ??

?? Last week, Margaret H. (CMS/COMIT master’s student and Okeanos Mapping Watch Lead) and Patricia Albano (Okeanos Expedition Coordinator) joined Professor David Naar (COMIT co-PI) and his Marine Geophysical Tools class for a captivating call live from the NOAA Ocean Exploration ship Okeanos Explorer! ?? Maggy and Trish have spent the past 3+ weeks on the Okeanos Explorer for the ocean mapping expedition Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea Mapping 3 (October 19 - November 12, 2024) and spoke about life at sea, the data collection process, and the cultural and ecological significance of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument - sharing unique perspectives from the only ship dedicated to deep ocean science and exploration. ?? Did you know that the Okeanos has mapped over 2 MILLION square kilometers since 2010? The ship is equipped with an impressive toolkit including advanced technology like the KONGSBERG EM 304 Multibeam Sonar, Simrad by Kongsberg EK60 / EK80 Split-beam Echosounders, Knudsen Engineering Limited 3260 Sub-bottom Profiler and Teledyne Marine Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. ?? All data collected from these expeditions are available to the public: https://lnkd.in/enCQ5t2F. Additionally, NOAA Ocean Exploration provides a rich online experience complete with livestreams from various cameras on, under and around the ship, live tracking of the ship’s position, images, videos, education content, news features and more: https://lnkd.in/eThJ7FHB ?? A huge thank you to Maggy, Trish and the entire Okeanos team – both onboard and onshore for making these expeditions possible and for taking the time to share your experiences with us!??? #OkeanosExplorer #Papahānaumokuākea #DeepOceanScience #MarineExploration #ScienceEducation ?? Photos: Lei-making on the Okeanos; screenshot from the virtual call showing a slide on data acquisition (with attendees on the sideline); Maggy in front of a computer showing a point cloud feature of multibeam sonar data; Okeanos crew dressed up for Halloween; Maggy taking us through the dry lab on the virtual call.

?? We are excited for this hosted training with Jonathan Beaudoin and Christopher McHugh! Please join us January 13-17, 2025 for Acoustic Mayhem ??

?? The COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies Volume 4 | Issue 4 | October 2024 Newsletter is out! Check out the ? highlight reel below, and if you're not already signed up to get our quarterly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox ??, you can sign up on the COMIT homepage?? https://lnkd.in/enpSYS7D Some topics from Issue 4: ?? Learn about COMIT staff and students' time at sea ?? COMIT in the news: Researchers weigh in on the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Milton ?? Warm welcomes to the newest members of the team ?? Student Spotlight .....and more. ?? If you haven't already....be sure to VOTE today! #oceanmapping #education #outreach #oceanmodeling #hurricanehelene #oceanresearch #hurricanemilton #electionday

?? COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies and University of South Florida College of Marine Science students and staff participated in a SonarWiz software training last week, expanding their knowledge and skills with more tools available for visualizing and processing survey and mapping data. As Sean Beckwith shared: ??? The SonarWiz training was a valuable opportunity to learn some of the core workflows and tools available for side-scan sonar, multibeam bathymetry, and seismic profiles. Draping side-scan imagery over bathymetry or draping either of those over seismic profiles and exploring through the 3D visualization window was entertaining and informative. ?? Big thanks to Harold Orlinsky of Chesapeake Technology, Inc for a fantastic training, and to the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub and the Florida Flood Hub (https://lnkd.in/e8KNg9xZ) for sharing your space with us! ?? Photo: SonarWiz participants explore a side-scan image of a shipwreck with instructor, Harold Orlinsky. #sidescansonar #multibeambathymetry #seismicprofiles #datavisualization #professionaldevelopment #mappingsoftware #surveysoftware

?? The University of South Florida College of Marine Science's Ocean Technology Group (https://lnkd.in/e_dm4aJ8) develops and utilizes cutting-edge technology for oceanographic research. Autonomous gliders are one of the tools at the forefront of the lab's research endeavors. ??? Chad Lembke (COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies Co-PI and Project Engineer for the Ocean Technology Group) recently spoke with Dyllan F. (Director of Communications for CMS and the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation) about glider Jai Alai's role in gathering valuable data during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ?? Read the full story below. #oceantechnology #autonomousvessels #underwatergliders #hurricaneresearch #oceanography #marinescience #forecasting

?? Kudos to Jaden Crute for being selected as a 2024 ROV Engineering Intern for the Ocean Exploration Trust's E/V Nautilus! ?? ?? You just learned about Jaden and team's week aboard the the NOAA National Ocean Service ship Nancy Foster (https://lnkd.in/ezK3QkMp). Now, track the E/V Nautilus expedition and even engage with the explorers throughout Lebuu's Voyage I and II as they explore deep-sea habitats within the Palau Marine Sanctuary: https://nautiluslive.org/ ? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/erUW2DqR ?? Photo: Jaden at the Bayboro Harbor waterfront in St. Petersburg, FL #oceanography #researchvessel #oceanexploration #education #westernpacific #palau #marinesanctuary

Sit back, relax, and join Emily Brown, Jaden Crute and Garrett Miller as they share their week-long experience aboard the NOAA National Ocean Service ship Nancy Foster! ?? Learn about the vital role of the NOAA Coast Survey mission, hear firsthand accounts of ship-life, and witness the world of oceanographic research in action ?? COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies is proud to play a role in facilitating these valuable field experiences for University of South Florida students. ??? Watch, learn, and be inspired! #outreach #education #experientiallearning #oceanography #research

??? “At this point, we’re committed to sea level rise over the next 50–100 years that will likely approach 1m (approx 3ft). So, for infrastructure supposed to be long-lasting, we need to start thinking long-term and take that into account for planning purposes.” As experts like Dr. Tim Dixon (Co-PI, COMIT & Director, USF Natural Hazards Network) highlight, robust defenses against these intensified storms and environmental conditions will be crucial. Read the BBC Science Focus article below ?? #climateaction #coastalresilience #infrastructure #sustainability