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The capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for marine science and conservation applications are growing rapidly at the local, regional and global levels. On June 29-30, 2015, Duke University Marine Laboratory hosted a marine science UAS workshop to ___________________________.? |
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Better understand technological advances in UAS |
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Develop a strategy for educating the public on unmanned aerial systems use in marine science |
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Enhance collaboration with the extraordinary unmanned aerial systems expertise in North Carolina and the eastern coast of the US |
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All the above |
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Small and affordable robotic aircraft with low-cost yet high-quality sensors, this technology is readily adaptable to many applications in marine environments, yet there is little guidance on safe, efficient and ethical use. |
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True |
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False |
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During the workshop, there was enthusiastic support for a marine science UAS facility. As a result, Duke University will move forward to create, from an existing building, a facility that will ___________________________.? |
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Meet state and FAA training requirements for marine scientists seeking to employ UAS |
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Increase UAS knowledge and marine research public outreach |
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Engage with engineers to develop new platforms, sensors and software systems applicable to marine science applications |
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All the above |
| 4. |
_______________ has developed a UAS that can both swim and fly efficiently using biomimetic approach. |
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Larry Silverberg |
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Matthew Bryant |
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John Conway |
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None of the above |
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_______________ is the leader of the Marine Geospatial Ecology Laboratory and brings extensive experience in dealing with the analysis and management of geospatial datasets generated from platforms such as UAS. |
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Larry cooper |
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John Conway |
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Halpin |
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Johnston |
| 6. |
Lloyd indicated that the basic airframe costs ____________ without sensors, and that sensors range in price from $2,000 to $90,000 US. |
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US $500 |
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US $5,500 |
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US $12,500 |
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US $16,500 |
| 7. |
The senseFly quad- copter was aimed at providing high resolution inspection surveys of smaller areas with ________ flight time. |
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5 minutes |
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10 minutes |
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15 minutes |
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20 minutes |
| 8. |
Public outreach is a critical aspect of any UAS initiative and key to sustaining good will with local citizens, schools and businesses, and educating them about the positive uses of UAS. |
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True |
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False |
| 9. |
Coffey indicated that UAS were integral for missions in locations that can be described by the ___________________.? |
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four Ds: dull, dirty, dangerous and denied. |
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four Es: efficient, effective, economical and environmental-friendly manner. |
| 10. |
The advantages of using the senseFly eBee is ____________.? |
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higher survey costs |
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higher disturbance of animals |
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lower risk for both observers and animals. |
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All the above |
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