This week-long program is a hands-on experience using multiple sonar and ROV marine systems. Participants will log time on research vessels, and collect data using ROVs, sonars, and other sensors while learning multiple applications of these technologies. 

Activities & Facilities: 

• Work aboard research vessel: 56 ft. Northwestern
• Multiple shipwrecks, ecosystem/habitat, geology/glacial features investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
• Pipeline and infrastructure investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
• Operate multiple ROV systems
• Utilize marine data collection software
• Mobilization, calibration, and operation of sonar systems including: side scan sonar, scanning and imaging sonar, and multibeam sonar