Finding Your Way With Telepresence
Telepresence in the Deep Sea
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First published on February 23, 2025. Last updated on February 23, 2025.
Telepresence is used extensively for deep sea exploration and work. The U.S. National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) operates several remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) working at depth in real time. The ROVs are operated by Exploration Command Centers (ECCs).
“Telepresence involves the use of technology to allow a person to feel, interact, and collaborate as if they were present at one location when in fact they are at a different location.” (NOAA Telepresence Technology). “When applied to ocean exploration, telepresence technology allows a potentially unlimited number of scientists on shore to participate in at-sea ocean exploration, adding their expertise to missions no matter where in the world a ship, or the scientists, are located.” (Id.)
NOAA Ocean Exploration uses telepresence technology on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to transmit data in real time to a shore-based hub where the video is then transmitted to any internet-enabled device. Access to the video and a suite of online collaboration tools allow scientists and the public on shore to join the expedition as it is happening.
References
U.S. National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), Introduction to Telepresence. (Last viewed on February 23, 2025). https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/edu/collection/media/hdwe-TPbkgnd.pdf
U.S. National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), Telepresence Technology. (Last viewed on February 23, 2025). https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/telepresence/telepresence.html
U.S. National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), The Evolution of Telepresence Technology. (Last viewed on February 23, 2025). https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/07blacksea/background/telepresence/telepresence.html
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