PIs: Harvey Bootsma, Tom Consi, Tom Hansen, John Janssen, Val Klump, Robert Paddock

The Aquatic Technology group is dedicated to improving scientific understanding of aquatic biology, chemistry, and geology through the selective application of technology. Through collaborations with engineers, the group develops new tools, systems and approaches for studying and exploring different aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic technology research at the Great Lakes WATER Institute includes development of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), remote sensing, wireless buoy networks, and underwater robotics.

Instrument Shop

GLUCOS: Great Lakes Coastal Observation System

Undergraduate ROV Competition

National Undersea Research Program (NURP)