If you have looked behind the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub this week you will see a new visitor - the HOS Mystique. This vessel is assisting with the deployment of two large spar buoys next week offshore in collaboration with USF’s College of Marine Science and USF’s School of Geosciences. The spar buoy is designed to measure very small geodetic motions of the seafloor in order to better predict earthquakes and tsunamis.
A few years ago, a buoy was deployed in Egmont Key, and the following links provide additional explanation for their utility.
USF- Led Team Deploys Tsunami Buoy Test in Tampa Bay
USF Geoscientists Develop Technology to Improve Forecasting of Earthquakes, Tsunamis
Florida Institute of Oceanography was recognized at our 10x10 Celebration in April for expanding scientific discovery and advancing efforts to better understand and protect our oceans.
See Seafloor's EchoBoat-240 ASV and HyDrone USV in action, equipped with Teledyne Marine's SeaBatT51ASV-INS30, BlueView, and SWiFT SVP.
Tech X-change is where tech enthusiasts come together to swap ideas, network, and learn from each other in a fun and interactive setting. October's speaker is Florida Institute of Oceanography.