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Tag: Exosuit ADS

and…One More New Paper: standards of practice for Atmospheric Diving for science

Recently published: Lombardi, MR. (2016) Proposed Standards of Practice and Recommendations for Inclusion of Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) End-User Training and Operations within the Scientific Community. In Lobel, LK., & Lombardi, MR. (editors) (2016) Diving for Science 2016: Proceedings of the AAUS 35th Scientific Symposium, September 20-14, 2016, Narragansett, RI. Dauphin Island, AL: American Academy of…

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the Greeks and testing time

I find myself frequently fascinated by the cycles of life, within life, and in how history does indeed repeat itself. Ever more fascinating is how every now and again someone stands out as seeming to have a handle on making history, rather than just becoming a part of it. It’s a skill that very few…

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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…

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Xploration 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.

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Past to Present | Return to Antikythera 2014

In October 2014, we participated in a voyage to the remote Greek island of Antikythera, to partake in what would be the first archeological deployment of the Nuytco Research Ltd. Exosuit Atmospheric Diving System. Despite blessing by the Greek Orthodox Church prior to departure, the projet was severely hampered by foul weather, leaving only one…

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training days

Training and proficiency are almost certainly the two most important things to undertake in preparing for underwater activities. When not diving routinely, the effort to maintain any level of proficiency can be daunting; nevertheless it is a necessary investment to make anticipated work highly efficient and effective. Proficiency itself comes only with time in the…

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First Exosuit Scientific Mission | in Context

On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, a reception was hosted by the American Museum of Natural History to bring together the many individuals contributing to, participating in, and supporting the Stephen J. Barlow Bluewater Expedition – the mission will make first use of the Exosuit ADS for science while investigating mesopelagic environments for bioluminescent and biofluorescent organisms…

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Expedition Announced | first Exosuit ADS mission for science @oceanopp #exosuitproject

Correction: this mission has been reschedule for summer 2015 following technical difficulties in 2014. Stay tuned! The first scientific exploration mission utilizing the Exosuit ADS is taking place this summer (2014), approximately 100 miles off of the Rhode Island Coast at a location called the Canyons, while working in the mesopelagic environment (depths of 200…

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Expedition Announced | First Mission for Exosuit ADS @amnh @oceanopp #exosuitproject

Correction: this mission has been rescheduled for summer 2015 following technical difficulties in 2014. Stay tuned! The first scientific exploration mission utilizing the Exosuit ADS is taking place this summer (2014), approximately 100 miles off of the Rhode Island Coast at a location called the Canyons, while working in the mesopelagic environment (depths of 200…

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currently in press – the art and science of human exploration being revisited

Some exciting new publications related to advancing the human element in ocean exploration: Lombardi, MR., and Clark, JF. (2013) Training Regimen for Exosuit Atmospheric Diving System. Considerations for Next-Generation Scientific and Commercial Applications. Sea Technology Magazine. December 2013. 4 pp. download .pdf Clark, JF. (2013) A New Generation of ADS Capabilities. In Marine Technology Society…

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