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WHOI Expand Seafloor Characterization Technologies
Andy Bowen (WHOI), Mike Jakuba (WHOI)
Overview
In year 2, WHOI will lead the CI to conceive and determine the steps needed to demonstrate a viable, reduced footprint ROV capability utilizing the Nereid Hybrid Tethered (NHT) vehicle from a suitable platform.