In-water Testing Capabilities at PNNL-Sequim
UW - Applied Physics Laboratory equipment deployment
Scientists at PNNL-Sequim design and test sensors and instrument packages, build integrated observing platforms, and develop advanced methods for data collection and analysis in a variety of marine and coastal environments. Studies include development and use of passive acoustic monitoring technologies for marine energy devices and animals, active sonar for detecting fish and marine mammals, LiDAR, electromagnetic field effects for fish and invertebrates, and developing surface and subsurface target detection systems using underwater video and thermal tracking technology.
PNNL-Sequim provides the following technical and operational support for in-water testing at marine and coastal project sites:
- up-to-date bathymetric survey and current profile data
- data and communications systems
- hydrodynamic observations and modelling
- algorithm development for automated detection of organisms
- environmental monitoring and habitat surveys
- long-term water chemistry monitoring
- mapping and GIS
- rapid prototyping to support mechanical and electrical engineering design and system integration
- dive support
- vessel and on-water operations
- permitting
