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Fathom Research is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). Fathom strictly adheres to AAUS operational standards for scientific diving (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T) for projects with scientific focus. The following highlights these activities.
(2008) Proposed Artificial Reef Site, Digital Photo and Video Investigation, Nantucket, MA:
Performed sub-aqueous photo and video services of a proposed artificial reef site, intended as a remediation effort for a beach replenishment project. Divers identified and digitally recorded vertebrate, invertebrate, algal species and bottom composition using digital CCTV and still photography. The investigations were performed in coordination with on site marine biologists.
(2006-2007) DiveSpec Underwater Spectrometer Measurement, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Florida Keys, FL and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI:
Divers utilized the DiveSpec underwater spectrometer for collecting high resolution optical ground truth data to support interpretation of hyperspectral images taken from aircraft or satellite. Utilizing positively buoyant surface-supplied air diver umbilicals and effective diver buoyancy practices, the extremely sensitive corals and shipwrecks located at these two sites remained undisturbed while efficiently gathering required spectrometry.
(2006) Sediment Video Probe, Archaeological Investigations, South Bay, Long Island, NY:
Identification of unknown cultural resource survey targets, buried in bay sediments at depths of 3-7 feet. Designed and built a custom tool which probes into the sediment (in a method similar to a water jet), but has a video component which allows all materials jetted into and past the probe to be viewed and identified (providing easy recognition of the layering of sediment types). Sediment types and archaeological targets were all recorded to video in addition to diver/topside communications, with the burial depths of the targets identified by the diver.
(2006) HAZMAT - Level B Site, River Sediment Flow Investigations, Installations & Monitoring, Saginaw River, Saginaw, MI:
Site investigations and installation of in-situ sediment flow meters. Installation/retrievals performed for the measurement of waterway transport of sediments contaminated with dioxin and furans. Closed circuit television and still photography were utilized to document all investigations and installations, and field activities were performed in accordance with OSHA, under 29 CFR 1910.120 [e][3][I] (for working on HAZMAT sites). |
