The Sentinel Mission

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The Sentinel Mission is a collaborative initiative between Teledyne Webb Research​ and Rutgers University​ to complete the first-ever global circumnavigation with an autonomous underwater vehicle, with support from organizations including​ NOAA, the UN Ocean Decade, and the Marine Technology Society. The mission centers around the Slocum Sentinel Glider, named “Redwing” (Research & Education Doug Webb Inter-National Glider), which will be the first autonomous underwater glider​ to complete a round-the-world voyage.

Goals​​

• Enhance oceanographic data collection and analysis
• Support marine research and conservation efforts
• Improve maritime security and surveillance capabilities
• Foster collaboration between academic, governmental, and industry partners
• Inspire student leadership in environmental sustainability and global equity through the strengthening of international partnerships and the free and open sharing of knowledge.​​

Benefits

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  Provides real-time data for oceanographic research
• Enhances the ability to monitor and protect marine ecosystems
• Supports the development of new technologies and methodologies in marine science
  
• Strengthens international collaboration in marine research and conservation
  

Key Pa​rtners

• Teledyne Webb Research: Leading the development and deployment of Redwing Glider
• Rutgers University: ​Providing scientific expertise and research support
• NOAA: Offering resources and coordination for oceanographic data collection
• Marine Technology Society: Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing
• UN Ocean Decade: Aligning the mission with global efforts to promote sustainable ocean management

Plan of Action

• Deployment: Deploy Redwing glider from Woods Hole and follow a flight path, developed by Rutgers University students, to collect oceanographic data and monitor marine environments.
• Data Analysis: Analyze the collected data to gain insights into oceanographic processes.
• Collaboration: Work with partners to share findings, develop new technologies, and promote sustainable ocean management.
• Education and Outreach: Engage with the public and the scientific community to raise awareness about the importance of ocean research and conservation.