Aug. 19, 2003

Bruce Buckingham
Kennedy Space Center 
321-867-2468

RELEASE: 72-03

NOTE TO EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: MEDIA OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS RESEARCH AT KSC

Media representatives will have an opportunity to speak to 
participants in underwater acoustic research taking place at Kennedy 
Space Center (KSC) on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.

Several government agencies, including NASA, NOAA, the Navy, the Coast 
Guard, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission are involved in the 
testing. The research involves demonstrations of passive and active 
sensor technologies, with applications in fields ranging from marine 
biological research to homeland security. The work is also serving as 
a pilot project to assess the cooperation between the agencies 
involved. Equipment under development includes a passive acoustic 
monitor developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and mobile 
robotic sensors from the Navy's Mobile Diving & Salvage Unit.

Media will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the KSC Press Site. Requests for 
accreditation or additional information should be directed to Matt 
Cavagnaro at 321-867-2468. 

	
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