Schmidt Ocean Institute was established to advance the frontiers of ocean research and exploration through innovative technologies, intelligent observation and analysis, and open sharing of information. Our program is structured around the following key focus areas:
Commitment to Excellence in Oceanographic Research Operations
Schmidt Ocean Institute is dedicated to supporting advanced marine science on Falkor, including technical and operational improvements, innovative shipboard scientific instruments and systems, supporting remote research via telepresence and satellite data streaming, and high performance computing for at-sea modeling and data analysis.
Infrastructure, Platform, and Technology Development for Marine Sciences
To support pioneering research at sea, Schmidt Ocean Institute develops and supports innovative scientific robotic vehicles, platforms, and instruments; deployable scientific platforms and instruments; testing of new research technologies on our vessels and vehicles; and technology focused research and development projects as part of the Falkor cruise program.
Collaborative Scientific Research aboard Falkor
To support pioneering research at sea, Schmidt Ocean Institute develops and supports innovative scientific robotic vehicles, platforms, and instruments; deployable scientific platforms and instruments; testing of new research technologies on our vessels and vehicles; and technology focused research and development projects as part of the Falkor cruise program.
Communications, Education, and Outreach Program
Schmidt Ocean Institute hopes to inspire younger and older generations alike by demonstrating what is possible through technologically advanced oceanographic research. We do this by telling the story of projects supported aboard Falkor, supporting continuous online presence and resources for virtual visitors, holding workshops and symposia to discuss progress and future directions, and encouraging partnerships, as well as student, and educator participation.
Open Sharing of Information, Data, and Research Outcomes
Schmidt Ocean Institute supports open sharing of information to stimulate the growth of its applications and user community, and amplify further exploration, discovery, and deeper understanding of our environment. These efforts are supported through partnerships with data management experts in the oceanographic community to enable standards-compliant sharing of scientific information and data collected during research cruises.