Nov. 9, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Leinbach
College of Science and Mathematics
805-756-5718 (office) | jleinbac@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly Faculty to Launch Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Nov. 10 in Avila Beach
SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHAT: Cal Poly faculty will launch and receive training on the use of the REMUS 600 unmanned underwater vehicle. Cal Poly is the first academic institution in the U.S. to receive a REMUS 600, which will greatly enhance the university’s ability to do oceanic research for the U.S. Department of Defense. Photo, video and interview opportunities are available.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10
WHERE: Cal Poly Pier, Avila Beach
WHO: Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences
WHY: Use of the REMUS 600 is fundamental to an improved understanding of coastal ocean regions. It will immediately contribute to research happening on both U.S. coasts, sponsored by the Department of Defense. It will also enhance the existing DOD-sponsored Unmanned Underwater Vehicle program at Cal Poly.
MORE ON THE REMUS 600: The propeller-driven vehicle can operate for more than 70 hours at 3 knots with all systems running continuously. The REMUS 600 deployed off the Cal Poly Pier will have a range suitable to travel to San Francisco Bay or San Diego Bay or return trips to and from Monterey Bay or the Santa Barbara Channel.
Cal Poly’s “learn-by-doing” education has included undergraduates in the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle program since 2001. More than 20 students have participated as integral parts of all aspects of UUV operations, including mission programming, deployment, recovery, troubleshooting and data analysis.
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