| 1. | The capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for marine science and conservation applications are growing rapidly at the local, regional and global levels. On June 29-30, 2015, Duke University Marine Laboratory hosted a marine science UAS workshop to ___________________________.? |
| | Better understand technological advances in UAS |
| | Develop a strategy for educating the public on unmanned aerial systems use in marine science |
| | Enhance collaboration with the extraordinary unmanned aerial systems expertise in North Carolina and the eastern coast of the US |
| | All the above |
| 2. | Small and affordable robotic aircraft with low-cost yet high-quality sensors, this technology is readily adaptable to many applications in marine environments, yet there is little guidance on safe, efficient and ethical use. |
| | True |
| | False |
| 3. | During the workshop, there was enthusiastic support for a marine science UAS facility. As a result, Duke University will move forward to create, from an existing building, a facility that will ___________________________.? |
| | Meet state and FAA training requirements for marine scientists seeking to employ UAS |
| | Increase UAS knowledge and marine research public outreach |
| | Engage with engineers to develop new platforms, sensors and software systems applicable to marine science applications |
| | All the above |
| 4. | _______________ has developed a UAS that can both swim and fly efficiently using biomimetic approach. |
| | Larry Silverberg |
| | Matthew Bryant |
| | John Conway |
| | None of the above |
| 5. | _______________ is the leader of the Marine Geospatial Ecology Laboratory and brings extensive experience in dealing with the analysis and management of geospatial datasets generated from platforms such as UAS. |
| | Larry cooper |
| | John Conway |
| | Halpin |
| | Johnston |
| 6. | Lloyd indicated that the basic airframe costs ____________ without sensors, and that sensors range in price from $2,000 to $90,000 US. |
| | US $500 |
| | US $5,500 |
| | US $12,500 |
| | US $16,500 |
| 7. | The senseFly quad- copter was aimed at providing high resolution inspection surveys of smaller areas with ________ flight time. |
| | 5 minutes |
| | 10 minutes |
| | 15 minutes |
| | 20 minutes |
| 8. | Public outreach is a critical aspect of any UAS initiative and key to sustaining good will with local citizens, schools and businesses, and educating them about the positive uses of UAS. |
| | True |
| | False |
| 9. | Coffey indicated that UAS were integral for missions in locations that can be described by the ___________________.? |
| | four Ds: dull, dirty, dangerous and denied. |
| | four Es: efficient, effective, economical and environmental-friendly manner. |
| 10. | The advantages of using the senseFly eBee is ____________.? |
| | higher survey costs |
| | higher disturbance of animals |
| | lower risk for both observers and animals. |
| | All the above |
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