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Program MTS/IEEE Oceans ’06 Conference & Exhibition September 18-21, 2006 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA USA Marine Science & Technology... Discover ...new customers, markets, products, and exchange ideas at the industry’s premier US conference and exhibition. 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The Conference Committee has worked diligently to organize a world-class event where you can network with peers and clients, see results from the latest progress in ocean science and technology, and survey new product offerings from industry. In addition to the Oceans ’06 venue, we welcome you to our fine city of Boston and the surrounding New England region during our most enjoyable weather of the year! With so many activities to do and places to see, we are certain your trip to Oceans ’06 will be filled with good memories for many years to come! Please say “hello” and “thank you” to the hardworking volunteers and Conference Conference Chair John Irza, Committee members that you will see at the Conference. Through the tireless effort of Bluefin Robotics Corp members of MTS New England, the IEEE/OES Boston Chapter, and local industry leaders, we have created an exceptional event. I would like to state my deepest gratitude to everyone who has participated in the planning and execution of this event including the Conference Committee, IEEE Conference Management Services, and most importantly the spouses and families of everyone who spent their available time organizing this Conference. Peace, John Irza Table of Contents MTS/IEEE Oceans ’06 Boston Conference Committee . 2 Enjoy Historic Boston . 3 The Conference Venue: Hynes Convention Center . 3 Conference Accommodations. 4 Getting there—travel information. 5 Registration Information . 6 Schedule at a Glance . 7 Conference Highlights . 8 Canadian Activities at Oceans ’06 . 9 Workshops . 13 Message from the Technical Chairs . 17 Message from the Tutorial Chair . 18 Tutorials . 19 Plenary Sessions . 27 Panel Sessions . 28 Message from the Student Chair . 30 Technical Sessions . 31 Event Sponsors. 68 Media Partners . 71 Exhibit Hall Floorplan . 72 Exhibitors List . 73 Exhibitor Profiles . 75 1 Oceans ’06 MTS/IEEE Boston Conference Program Meet the Oceans ’06 MTS/IEEE Boston Conference Committee Technical Program Co-chair: Publicity Co-Chair: Dr. Vincent Premus (Chair) Maggie L. Merrill OASIS, Inc. Marine Marketing Services Technical Program Co-chair Publicity Co-Chair: Dr. Albert (Sandy) Williams 3rd Margo Newcombe Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. MLN Marketing Exhibits Chair: Tutorials Chair: Michael Stewart Dr. Ferial El-Hawary MJ Stewart Assoc., Inc. BH Engineering Systems Ltd. Finance Chair: Student Program Chair: Robert Lobecker Dr. Alexandra Techet Technical & Marketing Services Massachusetts Institute of Technology Publications & Information Volunteers Coordinator: Services Chair: Dr. Diane DiMassa Jim Case Massachusetts Maritime Academy University of New Hampshire Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping MTS Liason: OES Liason: Richard Butler Dr. Stan Chamberlain Aanderra Instrument IEEE OES 2 Introduction Enjoy all that historic Boston, Massachusetts has to offer... Boston is a great destination to enjoy just about anything. The fall weather is crisp and invigorating. For the adventurous, there are fantastic trips within 1-2 hours to enjoy pristine hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire; the quaint sunny beaches of Cape Cod, or the many local opportunities for whale watches, island tours, fishing and sailing. A small sample of the world class institutions with marine science and technology programs that call New England home include: MIT, Harvard, Boston University, Northeastern University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, New England Aquarium, University of Massachusetts Boston and Dartmouth. Faculty and students from all these institutions will be on hand in the technical sessions as well as visiting the exhibits. If its art and culture one desires, Boston hosts many Broadway shows, musicals, and symphony performances. Museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stuart Gardener Museum, the Peabody Museum of Art, Peabody Essex Museum and many others offer days of artistic inspiration and delight. The trolley tours or our famous Duck Boat Tours provide a unique view of Boston’s history and ambiance and are a must for visiting guests. Walking the famous Freedom Trail is like stepping back in time and rounds out the historic treasures of the revolutionary war period that New England embraces. To make reservations to visit these events contact www.boston.com. The Conference Venue OCEANS ’06 MTS/IEEE Boston will take place at the Hynes Convention Center. Situated right in the heart of Boston’s beautiful and historic Back Bay, the Hynes is also connected to a mega-complex of nearly 4,000 hotel rooms, shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, and more. The Hynes is easy to reach by all modes of transportation. When arriving from Boston’s Logan airport, your travel time will be less than 15 minutes. The address is: Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115 3 Oceans ’06 MTS/IEEE Boston Conference Program Conference Accommodations Centrally located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay, the award-winning Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel provides for all the needs of business and leisure travelers. Recently renovated guest rooms boast numerous amenities, including lofty duvets, down pillows, crisp cotton sheets, 27" TVs, high-speed internet, complimentary tea & coffee service, and a personal refrigerator. Copley Marriott meeting attendees enjoy over 65,000 square-feet of flexible, high-speed internet-ready meeting and exhibit space; restaurants and lobby areas have wireless internet access. Dining options include three restaurants, a cocktail lounge, coffee bar and 24-hour room service. This Copley Square hotel also offers an indoor pool, health club, business center, gift shop, car rental desk, tour desk, valet service and guest laundry. World-class shopping is steps away via enclosed skyways connecting the hotel to the Copley Place and Prudential Center malls. Access to Oceans ’06 at the Hynes Convention Center is completely indoors via enclosed skyways. BOSTON MARRIOTT COPLEY PLACE HOTEL 110 Huntington Avenue Boston MA 02116 Hotel Reservations Phone: 1-617-236-5800 http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/BOSCO Group Rate: $229/night Rooms must be reserved by August 25, 2006 to ensure the group rate. Please reference the Oceans ’06 MTS/IEEE Boston conference when booking. Alternate negotiated hotel accommodations are available at: THE COLONNADE HOTEL 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 The Boston Marriott Copley Place is the Hotel Reservations Phone: 1-800-962-3030 appointed hotel for Oceans ’06 MTS/IEEE. Conference Rate: Single/Double Room: $195.00 4 Introduction Getting there—travel information Traveling by Air Air travel is via several major airports in the area: Logan Airport, Boston Massachusetts is the closest to the Conference site and is mere minutes away by private car, taxi, bus, or subway. Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, Massachusetts is located approximately 40 miles West of Boston. TF Greene Airport, Warwick, Rhode Island is located a few miles South of Providence, Rhode Island. “Green” often times has air fares substantially less than those for flights into Logan. It is approximately a one hour drive from Green Airport to the Conference site and hotels. Manchester Airport, Manchester, New Hampshire is located approximately 50 miles North of the Conference site. Manchester Airport is another economical alternative to Logan Airport often times has air fares substantially less. It is approximately a one hour drive from Manchester Airport to the Conference site and hotels. Traveling by Auto Driving to the Hynes Convention Center at: 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115 From Logan International Airport: Follow these directions from Logan to the Hynes Convention Center. If you have any questions about how to exit the airport to other destinations, go to www.massport.org to get the updated information on tunnel repair detours. – Follow direction sign from terminals to Sumner Tunnel/Rte.93 North – Take the Rte. 93 North ramp as you exit the Sumner Tunnel – Exit at Storrow Drive (26 B) – Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2 miles to the Fenway/Kenmore Exit (1st exit after Massachusetts Ave., on left) – Stay left as you exit Storrow Drive going toward the Fenway – Continue to 1st set of lights,