Saildrone announced the redeployment of its famous Saildrone Explorer SD 1045 for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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NOAA Prepares for Hurricane Season with More Gliders, New Saildrone CONOPs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans a three-layered investigation of hurricanes this year. In addition to its head-line grabbing use of unmanned aircraft, NOAA will be studying hurricanes on the surface of the water and below.
ALTIUS 600 UAS Prepares for More Hurricane Flights This Year
For this hurricane season, NOAA wants to stretch the ALTIUS 600’s envelope by flying it longer and sending the data farther.
NOAA Readies Additional Unmanned Systems, Sensors to Prepare for Hurricane Season
NOAA has been studying rapid hurricane intensification for years, and plans to bring more unmanned systems to bear for the 2023 season.
Unmanned Surface Vessels Become Critical Tool in Mapping Oceans and Waterways
Unmanned surface vessels are becoming the tool of choice for mapping seafloors before new maritime infrastructure is put in place.
ALTIUS Drone Hurricane Flight Demonstrates New Way of Measuring Storms
NOAA researchers dropped a drone into the devastating winds of Hurricane Ian, marking the use of a new tool that can give greatly improved measurements of the turbulent boundary layer of a hurricane at lower altitudes.
Drones Shed Light on Underwater Treasure
If shipwrecks make you think of buried treasure, you’re right. But they’re not always about gold and silver—sometimes, it’s about…
Direct Georeferencing Speeds Aerial Mapping Imagery for Hurricane Relief
Applanix and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently collaborated to provide critical information to first responders in the…
NOAA and USM Partner on Uncrewed Systems
NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the University of Southern Mississippi have signed a 10-year agreement to improve…