NOC Working with Business - August 2017

New project to take NOC technology to Indian Ocean A new project led by NOC and called SOLSTICE (Sustainable Oceans, Livelihoods and food Security Through Increased Capacity in Ecosystem research), aims to strengthen the ability of Western Indian Ocean nations to address the challenges of sustainable management of marine resources. Over 100 million people in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) live within 100 km of the sea, with a significant proportion employed in local fisheries. This leaves the region highly dependent on the ocean for economic stability, food security, and social cohesion. However, sustainable management of marine resources requires reliable environmental and socio-economic information, which can be difficult and expensive to obtain. SOLSTICE is led by NOC and will include fieldwork in Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa, where satellite observations, marine robotic vehicles, and ocean models will be combined with socio-economic data to inform future fisheries management. The project will demonstrate how innovative UK technologies, such as the new AutoNaut unmanned surface vehicle, can generate environmental data at significantly lower cost and with greater flexibility than research vessels, providing a 'capability pathway' for future marine observing in the WIO region. Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase Speakers We are delighted to announce the first keynote speakers for MATS 2017. These speakers will be introducing a variety of novel technologies and innovative applications. They include: Prof Karen Heywood (University of East Anglia) Novel deployments of Seagliders and AUVs in extreme environments https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Heywood Steve McPhail (NOC) and Prof Alberto Naveira Garabato (University of Southampton) Development and science use of Autosub Long Range (aka Boaty McBoatface) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40425996 Peter Bennett (Business Manager Subsea, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd) Development and applications of the Eelume marine robot https://eelume.com Prof Jim Scanlan (University of Southampton) Finding Lucy - UAVs and other robots for rapid disaster response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD742AI21fk&t=1s Nearing submission deadline for MATS abstracts We are actively inviting abstract submissions for MATS 2017 based on the following conference pillars:- Applications -  Current Reality and Aspirations Enabling Technologies to enhance our understanding of the marine environment "Making Systems Smarter" - the advance from Automatic to Autonomy The economic, environmental and human benefits of autonomous systems Upskilling and preparing the workforce for an autonomous future *this session will include a session of NEXUS student submissions. Miscellaneous session led by submissions. Please visit the MATS 2017 website for further guidance on the required content for the above pillars and information on how to submit an abstract click here  Abstract submissions will close on 15 September 2017, confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by 30 September 2017, the final decisions will be made by an expert panel. Saab Seaeye joins NOC Marine Robotics Innovation Centre World leading underwater robotics company, Saab Seaeye, has joined the NOC's Marine Robotics Innovation Centre, as an Associate Member. For Saab Seaeye, the NOC is an important hub in the development of underwater autonomous and robotic systems, and this new membership will further enable Saab Seaeye to collaborate with other strategic partners in the advancement of underwater robotic systems. Read more on our website. Jersey sea level rise report published Earlier this month, the States of Jersey published a review prepared by the NOC, looking at the impact of climate change on Jersey's sea levels and coastline. Entitled Jersey Sea Level and Coastal Conditions Climate Review, the review assesses changes in Jersey's sea level and coastal conditions as a result of climate change, with St Aubin's Bay being used as the case study. It is the first time information about possible changes to Jersey's sea level and coastline has been carried out using local information. See us at: Offshore Europe 2017, Aberdeen, 5-8 September Business Development Manager, Christine Sams, and Offshore Data Consultant, Jill Burgess, will be at the show. Please do contact them directly to set up any meetings. 1st International Workshop on Waves, Storm Surges and Coastal Hazards, Liverpool, 10-15 September. Click here for the full programme and registration. Oceanology International, London ExCel, 13-15 March 2018 We have a number of speaking slots at the show and can be found on stand A209. All details will be on the show website exhibitor listing.   This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Oceanography Centre · Waterfront Campus · European Way · Suthampton · SO14 3ZH · United Kingdom