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a research associate Mr. Hou has also begun a PhD in which he is looking at the
application of wavelets for artifact removal and seafloor classification in multibeam sonar
data as well as developing algorithms for determining the “foot of the slope” for Law of
the Sea issues and developing new techniques for sidescan sonar processing.
Martin Jakobsson joined the group in August of 2000 as a Post-Doctoral Fellow.
Martin completed a Ph.D. at the University of Stockholm where he combined modern
multibeam sonar data with historical single beam and other data to produce an exciting
new series of charts for the Arctic Ocean. Martin has been developing robust techniques
for combining historical data sets and tracking uncertainty as well as working on
developing approaches for distributed database management and Law of the Sea issues.
Dr. Jakobsson returned to a prestigious professorship in his native Sweden in April 2004
but will remain associated with the Center and continue to work here during the
summers.
Brian Locke has an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, a B.S. in Physics, and a B.S. in
Computer Science. He started his career as a Materials Engineer at BF Goodrich
Aerospace's Aircraft Sensors Division in Burnsville, MN, where he developed and
evaluated ceramics, metals, and plastics for use in pressure, temperature, and icing
sensors. More recently, he worked as a Software Engineer at Enterasys Networks in
Andover, MA. At Enterasys Networks, Brian developed network management software
in C++ and Java, creating innovative user interfaces and network management
algorithms. Brian's interests include application and system architecture, software project
management, user interface design, and algorithms.
Glenn McGillicuddy received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 2001 and his MSc. in Ocean
Engineering from UNH in 2006. His master's thesis dealt with the classification of preweakened
rope used to reduce marine mammal entanglements. This was achieved
through the design and construction of a rope-testing machine in accordance with
guidelines set by the Cordage Institute. He is currently employed with the center as a
Research Project Engineer. As a research project engineer Glenn is involved with the
design, construction, and operation of the Acoustic Calibration Facility (ACF) at the
Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory, a calibration facility for underwater transducers
and sonar systems. His work involves the integration of hardware and software,
experimental design, and the acquisition and processing of acoustic data for internal and
external personnel.
Andy McLeod Andy is our Ocean Engineering Lab manager. Andy spent nine years in
the U.S. Navy as a leading sonar technician and then earned a B.Sc. in the Dept. of Ocean
Studies at Maine Maritime. He is finishing his Masters degree in Marine Geology from
the University of North Carolina. At UNH, Andy is responsible for maintenance and
upgrading of the major laboratory facilities including the test tanks, small boat
operations, local network administration and assistance with some courses.
JHC Performance Report 13 30 January 2007