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[PAST EVENT] September After Hours Lecture - Drones in Marine Research: Gaining new perspectives

September 28, 2017
7pm - 8pm
Location
VIMS - Watermen's Hall, McHugh Auditorium
1375 Greate Road
Gloucester Point, VA 23062Map this location
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
  • Registration/RSVP
The VIMS drone can fly at 45 mph and for 30 minutes before its lithium-ion batteries need recharging
The VIMS drone can fly at 45 mph and for 30 minutes before its lithium-ion batteries need recharging
Join us as VIMS scientist Donglai Gong shares how drones are being used to monitor harmful algal blooms, measure wind profiles, study shoreline changes, and more. You?ll see an actual drone flight demonstration while learning how this technology is being used by Dr. Gong and others to efficiently collect marine science data.
 
The lecture is the September installment of the After Hours lecture series for 2017.

Reservations to this free public lecture series are required due to limited space. Call 804-684-7061 for further information.

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