Coastal Observation Network Technicians

A coastal observation network with nodes on Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Erie, has been developed using real-time buoys as part of the Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), autonomous surface vehicles (ASV) and crewed and uncrewed air systems (UAS) to provide continuous observations of chemical, biological, and physical environmental parameters. The system currently supports projects addressing harmful algal bloom (HAB) detection, human health observations related to beach closures and drinking water processing concerns, rip current warnings, spill response, ice observations, ecosystem fire impact, and long-term ecosystem research. Observing system development relies on wireless broadband technology and network-based underwater hubs designed to allow expansion via satellite nodes. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as ot