Category: the Human Element | a Journey through Depth, Time, & Space
New Paper | A Paradigm Shift for Human Exploration
Very pleased to share a newly published paper in the Marine Technology Society Journal (Vol. 50, Issue 1), entitles, “A Paradigm Shift for Human Exploration of the Sea: Standards of Practice, Training, and Program Development for Atmospheric Diving”. download .pdf This is a timely and essential white paper reflecting on the recent efforts to bring together partners…
Read MoreTop Underwater Tech Gadgets to Keep an Eye On in 2016
This last year has made me enthusiastic to see the future of diving unfold. While there are certainly numerous ‘big’ issues to address, a few seemingly simple innovations, or rather evolutions of terra firma tech to life beneath the waves, have surfaced (or rather made their first descent!). The following pieces of tech are, in…
Read MoreOceanscrapers & Cities by and within the Sea
Every handful of years we see a short bit of press related to elaborate proposals to construct grandiose and magnificent cities beneath the sea, much like this recent piece in CNN highlighting Vincent Callebaut’s proposed ‘Oceanscraper’. These are all awe-inspiring, intriguing, and draw on dreams buried ‘deep’ within our brains that were all left by the…
Read MoreKnots for a Life on the Sea
One cannot underestimate the importance of a proper knot. As a diver, we use knots each and every day both above and below water. It only takes one slip up to be forced to learn a few good knots, as a slip up might not just cost you or a job money, but it could…
Read MoreXploration 2050 | Humans Adapt
Lombardi describes recent efforts in portable underwater habitat development to create a novel undersea workspace and experience. Program aired on Fox TV’s ‘Xploration 2050’ on October 24, 2015 with an episode focus on human adaptation and habitation within novel spaces.
Read MoreXploration 2050 | Wearable Tech
Lombardi describes the value of the Exosuit ADS for future manned scientific exploration. Program aired on Fox TV’s ‘Xploration 2050’ on September 19, 2015.
Read MoreReflexology 101 | The Chinese Foot Massage
Historically, I’ve never liked anyone touching my feet. But, with new business relations emerging in Hong Kong and China, during a visit last fall I found myself politely rolling with the customary punches so to speak…I got my first Chinese foot massage. Probably the most uniquely spent $20 you can ever invest is in a…
Read MoreExploring the Titanic of the Ancient World | History | Smithsonian
Thank you Smithsonian Magazine for highlighting our #exosuitproject at #Antikythera last fall. History itself marks the repeat cycle of time, and it is the cycle of time, perhaps, that has kept our focus on and at #Antikythera. Much more work to be done, and secrets will be unveiled… read the article. Donate today using Google…
Read Morea VERY brief visit to Hong Kong
As I made my way through airport security in Boston, a few things hit me. First, it dawned on me that I’ve barely recovered from the lengthy travel during the recent #exosuitproject at #Antikythera in Greece. Second was that for some reason, the travel process was smoother than ever – perhaps a function of both…
Read MoreHome sweet home | #exosuitproject returns from #antikythera
Wow, what a stretch – despite Greece being a new work locale for me, the start of the ‘Return to Antikythera‘ expedition set in as old hat. As these things go, challenges are defined, solutions are identified, and then it comes down to putting together all the pieces with a degree of flexibility to meet…
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