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www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 11 digesting it into useable information." The HabCam vehicle flies over the ocean bottom, tak- ing high-resolution images and creating a continuous image ribbon 100 nautical miles (185 km) in length each day. "HabCam provides an expansive view of the seafloor, but we are swamped in images — we collect a half million every day," said Gallager, lead scientist for the vehicle. "Extracting information from those in an automated and efficient way is essential to addressing long-standing science questions in benthic ecology. It may also enable us to move this technology into operational fisheries oceanography for the survey of sea scallops, ground fish, and other commercially important species. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation project will provide new tools to process and understand an ever- increasing amount of image data." Maffei said the collaboration with RPI's Tetherless World Constellation, headed by Peter Fox, was "crucial to our success" in securing the grant. UNOLS Polar RV Committee UNOLS is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a committee that will verify that the Polar Research Vessel (PRV) Science Mission Requirements (SMRs) reflect the current and future scientific needs. The PRV Committee (PRVC) membership shall be comprised of up to 12 individuals who will represent the various science disci- plines. In addition to members of the academic community, the committee shall include individuals with experience in research vessel operations and technical support, as well as naval architects. Details are available on-line at www.unols.org/committees/prvc/PRVC_StatementOfTa sk.pdf. Nominations to serve on the PRVC can be sent to the UNOLS Office and self nominations are encouraged. Applicants or nominees should submit a brief statement of interest in serving on PRVC along with a CV to the UNOLS Office by email: office@unols.org. Include information about sea-going and/or polar experience. Appointments will be made in a manner to achieve a balance of expertise in the different scientific disciplines and technical areas. Committee members will be formally appointed by the UNOLS Chair.
