In this episode, host Joe Batir talks with Shep Smith, Chief Technology Officer of XOCEAN. They discuss ocean data collection using Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and how XOCEAN fits into this data need. Topics discussed include:

• How Shep’s experience working for NOAA helped identify the challenges with ocean data collection
• What kind of data are collected
• Why we need these data
• What are the dangers and general challenges of collecting data using traditional manned vessels
• How USVs resolve these challenges and dangers inherent with ocean data collection

Shep’s book recommendation:

What if we get it right by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

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