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interior of the ocean volume, and the RN and Dstl are investigating their utility for naval operations through project HECLA. Throughout the RN’s journey to modernise their ocean data collection capability, the work has significantly benefitted by utilising the long-standing and world-leading expertise available in the UK academic community, covering all aspects of glider use from deployments through to data usage and interpretation.
Tim Clarke has been working in the ocean science domain for over 30 years with experience in academia, private industry and government. Currently, he works for Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) involved in ocean environmental research. Key to his role is to understand and exploit capabilities in the UK and to help to maintain relevant subject matter expertise.
Sam Jones is an interdisciplinary physical oceanographer linking observational methods with data science and visualisation techniques. Particular interests in Northeast Atlantic oceanography and the use of robotic platforms for novel measurement campaigns.
Stephen Woodward has spent 12 years providing technical support to users of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles in the UK science community and is the glider technical lead within the Long-Range Operations Group at NOC.
Phil is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering & Technology. He has worked in academia, the defence sector, and the oil and gas industry in the field of ocean research and innovation for over 30 years. He is currently the Long-Range Operations Group Engineering Manager at NOC, a group that combines gliders, unmanned surface vehicles, and the Autosub Long Range Vehicles.
Clare trained as an Environmental Scientist and has had a varied career in both the private and public sectors. As an environmental consultant Clare worked primarily on waste and resource management and the marine economy, before moving to join the Civil Service. Now working for the MOD, Clare supports the management of hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic capability requirements for the Royal Navy.
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