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Sentinel
The global oceanographic
community is invited to gather in
Woods Hole this autumn for the
SLOCUM GLIDER USER'S
CONFERENCE, taking place
October 7-9, 2025. This three-
day event will bring together
Slocum glider users, marine
scientists, engineers, and
dignitaries for a collaborative
exchange of knowledge,
innovation and mission
collaboration.
The conference will culminate in
the official launch of the Sentinel
Mission on October 10, featuring
REDWING, the first autonomous
underwater glider that will
embark on the first ever AUV
mission to autonomously
circumnavigate the globe.
"This conference is more than a
technical gathering—it's a
celebration of innovation and a
launchpad for a mission that will
redefine what's possible in ocean
exploration," said Shea Quinn,
Slocum Glider Product Line
Manager.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
●Expert Panels & Technical
Sessions on topics such as long-
endurance missions, passive
acoustic monitoring, storm
gliders, and under-ice operations.
●Advanced Training with sensor
vendors and glider specialists.
●Live Presentation and Poster
Sessions from the global glider
community.
●Networking Opportunities with
NOAA and WHOl leadership,
state officials, and academic
researchers.
The Sentinel Mission: A Global
First
The Sentinel Mission, a
collaboration between Teledyne
Webb Research and Rutgers
University to complete the first-
ever global circumnavigation with
an autonomous underwater
vehicle, is supported by NOAA,
the UN Ocean Decade, and the
Marine Technology Society. The
mission will launch from Woods
Hole on October 10, 2025, with
the deployment of REDWING, a
specially outfitted Slocum
Sentinel Glider.
The mission aims to:
●Demonstrate cutting-edge
oceanographic technology
●Promote STEM education and
student-led research
●Support global ocean
monitoring and climate science
Rutgers undergraduate students
are actively involved in planning
the glider's route, accounting for
ocean currents, recharge stops,
and geopolitical considerations.
The mission will also feature a live
online flight viewer, branded
outreach campaigns, and
educational content to engage
the public worldwide.
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