The Cape Cod Tufts Club held its Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 15 at the Flying Bridge Restaurant featuring a presentation by Lane Abrams, Lead Electrical Engineer of the Alvin Program and Senior Engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution entitled “Diving into the Deep with Alvin”.
Lane Abrams
Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Alvin is the only deep submergence vessel in the U.S. that can carry humans into extreme ocean depths of up to 21,300 feet and conduct complex scientific study of the deep ocean and seafloor. With seven reversible thrusters, it can hover in the water, maneuver over rugged topography, or rest on the sea floor and withstand dives lasting up to 10 hours.
This incredible HOV has given researchers in-person access to 99% of the ocean floor and is transforming the way we study and understand extreme environments and the vast diversity of life in the deep sea.
Lane’s presentation discussed not only the science that Alvin performs, but the equipment and engineering of the vehicle itself.
Photo taken on the East Pacific Rise more than one mile down.
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We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Additional Information
In an effort to make things as convenient as possible for our members, you now have the option to make a Scholarship Fund donation online during the registration process for this event!
However, please note that we do not have the option at this time to pay dues online. If you would like to pay your dues or make a donation to the Cape Cod Tufts Club Scholarship Fund by mailing in a check, please make it out to Trustees of Tufts College. It should be mailed to:
Trustees of Tufts College
Amanda Tramont
Office of Alumni Relations
80 George Street, Suite 100-3
Medford, MA 02155