Deep-sea research
Geologic period: Modern
Pictured:
Remotely-Operated Platform for Ocean Science
Did you know?
The Remotely-Operated Platform for Ocean Science (ROPOS) is a 5000m capable Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that was based on a successful industrial design. Since delivery of the original vehicle in 1986, extensive modifications have been undertaken to transform ROPOS into an effective tool for deep-sea scientific applications, in close collaboration with scientific users. Modifications include development of new manipulator controls and mechanical sampling tools suited to scientific tasks, and design and construction of a scientific telemetry system to interface with scientific instruments mounted on the vehicle. The newest ROPOS vehicle, constructed in early 1997, incorporates all previous modifications and provides several new features including separate hydraulic functions for scientific applications and greatly improved vehicle and scientific telemetry systems. ROPOS is now operated by the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility (CSSF) on a not-for-profit, user-pay basis, in a unique partnership involving government, industry and universities. Learn more!
Image and client information:
Deep-sea research.
For Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Sant Oceans Hall.
Images produced under contract to Design and Production, Inc.
© Smithsonian Institution
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Karen in the classroom
— As a guest speaker or lecturer
In addition to the time she spends painting, Karen finds time now and again to serve as a guest speaker, lecturer and instructor to museum groups, professional organizations, schools and universities. She has also presented master classes in art and digital painting at universities in the U.S.
Karen has delivered recent presentations for these institutions and groups:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Southern Methodist University
- Guild of Natural Science Illustrators at the College of William & Mary and at Montana State University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of North Texas
- Dallas Paleontological Society
Originally trained in the classical techniques of illustration and painting, Karen frequently speaks on the transition to a digital world, and on the challenges and benefits this transition poses for artists, clients and viewers. She conducts professional seminars on painting, illustration and digital image creation, and also offers specific programs tailored to the needs of professional groups or classroom instructors.
To contact Karen about a speaking engagement, just drop her a note or call her studio.
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