Ocean scene with birds on the water and a floating yellow object under an overcast sky.
Calibrating the AUVs
Image courtesy of Characterizing Variability in Pacific Northwest Methane Seeps Using a Fleet of Small AUVs.
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Autonomous underwater vehicles operated by Virginia Tech cruise around the research vessel during the 2024 expedition to calibrate their internal compass before diving and starting their mission.