People
Kurt Schwehr
Ph.D. Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2006
- Research Assistant Professor, Ocean Engineering and Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping
Research Areas
Chart of the Future, AIS, marine geology/geophysics, spacecraft systems
Research Emphasis
Kurt's research has included components of computer science, geology, and geophysics. He looks to apply robotics, computer graphics, and real-time systems to solve problems in marine and space exploration environments. He has been on the mission control teams for the Mars Pathfinder, Mars Polar Lander, Mars Exploration Rovers, and the Phoenix Mars Lander. He has designed computer vision, 3D visualization, and on-board driving software for NASA's Mars exploration program. Fieldwork has taken him from Yellowstone National Park to Antarctica.