Real-time, In-situ Sensing of Sediment Properties for Environmental Monitoring of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule Mining Real-time, In-situ Sensing of Sediment Properties for Environmental Monitoring of Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule Mining

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$499,694
Location:
Belleveue, Washington
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
04/27/2020 - 12/31/2022

Technology Description:

Sequoia Scientific will develop a monitoring system to assess the concentrations and properties of sediment stirred up during deep-sea mining activities. The technology uses novel laser-light scattering and high‑resolution video imagery and processing to measure the concentration, size, and settling speed of the sediment in situ. The technology will help determine the environmental impact of deep-sea mining activities.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Douglas Wicks
Project Contact:
Dr. Wayne Slade
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
wslade@sequoiasci.com

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Release Date:
05/20/2020