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Unmanned Vehicle U. Earns LicenseUnmanned Vehicle University has received a university license from the Arizona State Board for Private Post- seconday Education. The license grants UVU the authority to grant Doctorate and Masters Degrees in Unmanned (Air/ Ground/Sea/Space) Systems Engineer- ing. A CertiÞ cate in Unmanned Systems Project Management is also available for Undergraduates. Unmanned Vehicle University touts itself as the Þ rst Univer- sity in the World dedicated to education and training in Unmanned Air, Ground, Sea and Space Systems. MS and Doc-torate degrees are offered in Unmanned Systems Engineering as a totally online curriculum. The university just pub- lished a textbook on unmanned systems: Introduction to Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground, Sea and Space, Technologies and Commercial Applications. Hyperbaric Trials Unit Supports MOD QinetiQ is supporting the MOD in test-ing new composite materials for the UK submarine ß eet using its recently re- commissioned and reÞ tted Hyperbaric Trials Unit (HTU). The HTU forms part of an array of specialist equipment housed in QinetiQÕs Diving and Hyper- baric Test Cente based in Haslar, Ports- mouth. The use of composite materials in the construction of submarines has a number of advantages, including the need for less maintenance which deliv- ers a reduction in operating costs. Com-posite materials also provide the oppor- tunity to reduce the acoustic signature of a submarine. As part of an on-going program composite materials are tested by the MOD to develop new approaches and designs. To carry out the testing of the composite materials requires a suf-Þ ciently large pressure chamber which can also meet the demanding pressure fatigue cycling regime. The HTU is fully capable of meeting these require-ments and QinetiQ also is able to pro-vide a number of highly experienced and knowledgeable hyperbaric experts to support the testing program.Mariscope Installs Oceanohraphic Buoy in Perú Mariscope Ingenier?a, the Chilean branch of GermanyÕs Mariscope Meer- estechnik, has installed an oceano-graphic buoy offshore the town of Pisco. The buoy was manufactured by AXYS Technologies in Canada following the speciÞ cations of Mariscope. The in- strument was installed for the oil com- pany SAVIA Per? in order to determine oceanographic parameters in the area of interest, related to the installation of new oil rigs. The buoy is equipped with accelerometers for wave height and di- rection measurements, as well as with a Doppler current meter of de Nortek Aquadopp 400 KHz proÞ ler type. Addi- tionally the buoy carries a complete Met station and a CTD to complete the range of parameters to be measured. The data are transmitted via satellite in People & Company News 2013 UNOLS Cruise Opportunity Chief Scientist Training New to planning oceanographic Þ eld work? Wondering how to request re- search vessel time, or to request a submersible or ROV? Needing samples or wire-time to initiate a research project? If so, take part in the 2013 UNOLS Chief Scientist Training Cruise! This cruise and a pre-cruise information short course will instruct early career marine scientists including PhD students on how to effectively plan for, acquire, utilize and report on time at sea for multi-disciplinary research and education. The full program will take place from October 13-22, 2013, begin- ning and ending at the University of Rhode Island Marine Operation Facili- ties in Narragansett, RI, and will include a 7-day cruise on the R/V Endeavor to at sea locations in the Middle Atlantic Bight. Small stipends are provided for participant travel costs (from within the U.S. only), research supplies and shipping. However, space is limited. To apply you must be an employee or student at a U.S. institution or a U.S. citizen working abroad. To be considered applications must be received by March 15, 2013. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/RK7XPHG January/February 2013 54 MTRMTR #1 (50-64).indd 54MTR #1 (50-64).indd 541/30/2013 11:30:51 AM1/30/2013 11:30:51 AM