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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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OceanOne Robot | an Avatar for the Life Aquatic

The recent news of Stanford University’s OceanOne Robot’s successful salvage/recovery of artifacts from Louis XiV’s flagship came as quite the news to me. Admittedly, I know very little about the robot, however it does warrant some thought and discussion as we consider the value of humans versus robotics within the field of ocean exploration. On…

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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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Home 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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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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2014 #Exosuitproject Expedition | Return to #Antikythera

In just a couple of short weeks, we’re off on the Return to Antikythera Expedition. This year’s project has been in development for over a year, and builds on work dating to the very early 20th century when the Bronze age wreck site was first discovered by Greek sponge divers. Over the past several months, I have…

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Exosuit – nový lehký podmořský skafandr | Technologie

Exosuit – nový lehký podmořský skafandr | Technologie

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Training days upon us

Phil Short running pre flight checks on Exosuit as part of mission training for 2014 Antikythera Expedition.  First TDI Exosuit training program complete and successful.  Long way to go but the future is bright. 

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