Daniel F. Carlson

I study how ocean currents transport "stuff"- macroalgae, ice, oil, fish larvae, and plastics. I strive to add an element of reality to the field of oceanography, which is reliant on numerical models and satellite data. I develop new methods and sensors to expand our observational capabilities. I use a combination of unmanned robotic platforms (autonomous surface vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles), ship-based and moored instrumentation, and satellite data.