Professor completes first underwater camping trip at Biosphere 2
June 28, 2023
An underwater tent, presentation helmet and robotic assistance technology may pave the way for improved scientific diving capabilities.
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Courtesy of Jona Silverstein
University of Arizona School of Information professor Winslow Burleson started his summer with a camping trip. While some campers seek out cooler weather and scenic views, Burleson set his sights 21 feet underwater.
Loaded with scuba gear and research equipment, Burleson spent a night underwater in the ocean biome at the university's Biosphere 2. His living quarters for the night: the Ocean Space Habitat – a portable, inflatable underwater tent he invented with Rhode Island-based professional diver Mike Lombardi.