Surveying the ocean from the sky
An integral part of CARTHE research is aerial ocean observations. In the past, we have used balloons, kites, helicopters, drones, and planes. During SPLASH, we are using 5 drones (drone post Continue Reading →
Category: Aerial photos
Reaching for the STARSS
CARTHE’s mission is to study ocean currents in order to understand how oil and other material get transported. We do this in part by conducting large-scale field experiments. Our latest major Continue Reading →
‘Drones at the Beach’ wins video competition!
Ocean 180 Video Challenge is a national video competition for ocean scientists, judged by middle school students. Scientists are challenged to bring their latest research papers to life in a short Continue Reading →
Using drones in oil spill research
The use of drones during the Surfzone Coastal Oil Pathways Experiment (SCOPE) helped scientists from CARTHE study how oil moves from offshore onto our beaches! This is an innovate approach Continue Reading →
SCOPE – Kites, Drones, and Dye
The SCOPE Drifters are an important tool for measuring the movement of surface currents, but they only tell part of the story. In recognizing this aspect, EPA-approved biodegradable Rhodamine Continue Reading →