OR&R Participates in Interagency Technology Demonstration at IOSC

MAY 26, 2017--OR&R provided strong leadership and expertise toward the huge success of the BSEE-led Technology Demonstration at the 2017 International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC).


The demonstration, comprised of six stations, impressed the evolution of spill response over 30 years. The six stations included Incident Command, Remote Sensing, Mechanical Recovery, Boom, Dispersant Use and Application, and In Situ Burning. Tours were given to agency leads, industry executives, members of the press, international attendees, and a select group of STEM students. It was also open to the conference attendees and general public. OR&R provided leadership and expertise for the Incident Command Post station, which featured ERMA and a replica of an Exxon Valdez Command Post work station. We also provided expertise for the Remote Sensing Station which featured the latest technology and advancements in remote sensing. OR&R staff also provided critical support to the planning and execution of the event, as well as guided tours for the VIP guests. The demonstration was a great success and a highlight of the IOSC. Thanks to all who contributed and participated, in particular Vicki Loe, Matt Dorsey, George Graettinger, and Doug Helton.

For more information, contact Kate.Clark@noaa.gov or George.Graettinger@noaa.gov.

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Man speaking from corner of exhibit tent.
LCDR Lushan Hannah, USCG, gives visitors to the Incident Command Station an overview of how technology has progressed from the Exxon Valdez oil spill (old work station at left) to the current technology displayed on monitors at right. Image credit: NOAA.
Group pf people posing in front of exhibit.
The multi-agency Incident Command Station team at the IOSC Technology Demonstration. Image credit: NOAA.
Man sitting at 1980s computer station.
Glen Watabayashi sitting at a 1989 computer station used at the Exxon Valdez Incident Command post. Image credit: NOAA
Man demonstrating to group of people in tent.
George Graettinger demonstrating technology on display at the Remote Sensing Station at the IOSC Technology Demonstration. Image credit: NOAA.
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