41 HEADLINE Who’s Minding the Planet? Once the data are collected from these vessels, where do they go and who performs the analyses? Inger: Data goes to shore via satellite from each of the automated vessels. From there, it goes into a common data delivery system, an analysis software that's been developed by one of our GLIDER partners, the Christian Michelsen Research Institute.These guys have put together a system that makes it possible to dissect the data in new and unique ways. Once in the software package, these data are then used by research institutes in Norway to improve on the physical models in the area and to increase the understanding of the local ecosystems. So, for instance, data from these vessels could be used to improve the current modeling and weather forecast models along the Norwegian coastline. Can you speak to other regions around the world that might benefit from this type of monitoring technology? Inger: The GLIDER Project is just the beginning for seriously applying a wide range of autonomous vessels to research. Our consortium is looking at commercializing our monitoring solutions after this.We have built this great infrastructure to collect data in one of the harshest and least understood locations in the world – our oceans.We've proven the technology, so we’re looking at what else we can apply it to. We’re looking to partner with public authorities all around the world to help them better understand the impacts of fishing, agriculture, and petroleum on the ocean. Of course, meteorologists would find the technology useful as well. There’s so much potential to use the lessons of the GLIDER Project for other purposes. What can people do to learn more about the GLIDER Project? Inger: I’d encourage everyone to visit Aanderaa.com to learn more about the GLIDER Project.They can also see the Sailbuoy vessel in person by joining Aanderaa at one of our many workshops all around the world. We have already held Sailbuoy events in the United Kingdom and in Norway, but we’ll soon be visiting Japan,Australia and Germany later this year to show off the technology. bit.ly/GLIDER_Project Learn More About GLIDER: aanderaa.com/motus MOTUS • Measure wave direction with market-leading accuracy from a navigation buoy • Current profile with intelligent compensation for movement • Flexibility to measure water quality and met parameters from the same buoy W A V E B U O Y S European Office: +47 55 60 48 00 "There's so much potential to use the lessons of the GLIDER Project..." aanderaa.info@xyleminc.com