Marine research currently requires a complex infrastructure that demands an immense amount of resources. Modern drones contribute greatly to reducing such strain on resources but there is a notable lack of functional amphibious drones. Having a modifiable amphibious platform would greatly increase research capabilities while reducing the overall human interaction.

Objective: to develop an aerial drone with the ability to carry a secondary aquatic drone to various remote locations with a focus on structural health monitoring (SHM).

Sponsor and Advisors: Dr. Isabel Morris, Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian, Dr. Arvin Ebrahimkhanlou

Poster Link Spring 2021