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Seminar: A Low-Cost, Modular Autonomous Water Sampler (MAWS): Insights from Field and Laboratory Testing
Holmes Hall 243 2540 Dole Street, HonoluluSpeaker: Cameron Richardson, M.S. Student in Oceanography Contributors: Kaja Reinhardt, Maliheh Gholizadehsarvandi, Darin Hiraldo, Olivia DeCroix, Olivia Holbrook, Leilani Phan, Camille Pagniello *In-person (HOLM243) & via Zoom* Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 890 6867 4318 Passcode: ORE Water sampling is critical for understanding aquatic systems. Compared to human-led collection efforts, the increased temporal coverage associated with automated water sampling technology can help capture short-term fluctuations in seawater chemistry. However, existing autosamplers, while effective in specific contexts, often face limitations that hinder comprehensive data collection (e.g., cost, accessibility, size/weight, modularity, etc.). Here we present the development process, laboratory testing, and field
Seminar: Maker Buoy: Enabling Low-Cost Ocean Monitoring
Holmes 247 2540 Dole Street, HonoluluWayne Pavalko Program Manager, Johns Hopkins University Applied Research Laboratory *In-person (HOLM 247) & via zoom* Zoom link Meeting ID: 963 5962 3640 Passcode: OREseminar https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96359623640 This talk will discuss the journey of the Maker Buoy, a low-cost open-source drifter design started in 2018. Since then, the design has evolved into several form-factors for in-situ collection, and transmission of environmental data via SatCom. As of 2025, over 400 Maker Buoy devices have been produced for the educational, research, and commercial communities. Seminar Flyer