MHL: Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory

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This laboratory has a suite of instrumentation that facilitates both manned and unmanned underwater research and exploration in all bodies of water. Research and service capabilities include: Instruction in submerged vehicle dynamics; Benthic habitat investigations; Acoustic and Optical seafloor mapping; In-situ measurement of a wide variety of water quality parameters from both manned and unmanned platforms; Point source discharge and plume analysis; Plume transport and circulation analysis; Detailed shipwreck investigations; Forensic investigation of accident sites; Instrument placement and recovery; Acoustic current sensing; Seafloor biological sampling and in-situ specimen collection; High precision autonomous underwater navigation and positioning.

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