Laura Alford
@LauraKAlford
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Lecturer IV & Research Investigator in the Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan.
Joined March 2019
Very exciting stuff!!!
NEW ARTICLE: “New $14.5M center to help US Navy overcome emerging challenges.” The center will connect faculty, students, postdocs and US Navy engineers, building a community to find cutting-edge solutions to naval and marine engineering issues. Story 🔽
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It’s ROV Showcase time at @UMengineering ! First two ENGR 100-600 teams are getting set up for their riser inspection task. Watch LIVE https://t.co/jXw0xeNAHU
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That’s a wrap for today! Join us again THIS SATURDAY for the ENGR 100-600 ROV Showcase!
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You never know where damage might be found on a riser, ROV maneuverability is critical!
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Another unique part: this fin helps guide the tether up and away from the ROV
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One of the more unique frame designs this semester. This team made custom thruster shrouds to protect their outside thrusters
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Some emergency debugging isn’t going so well. But that’s why we have backup plans! This team is using the demo controller to get some testing done while the debugging is happening.
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It’s tricky getting your ROV in the water here. We move verrrry slowly!
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More cool custom parts designed by students. Good thing we had orange filament for printing: it makes the custom parts really obvious!
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We’re back with ROV testing! Two teams are getting set up. Watch LIVE with the MHL live streams: https://t.co/jXw0xeNAHU
@UMengineering @NAMEatUM
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All done for today! We’ll be back in action tomorrow morning bright and early!!
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