Infrastructure

The presence of the Department of Marine Technology and MARINTEK (one of the world’s leading marine technology research organizations) at the site of the CoE, provides a unique opportunity for synergy and support. A total of about 250 scientific, technical and administrative personnel, as well as about 200 fourth and fifth-year students and 60 doctoral students reside at MTC. Approximately 40 researchers are currently involved in the disciplines that form the basis for the CoE. Another cooperating orgaanization, SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture, with about 20 persons engaged in R&D relevant for the CoE, is also located in Trondheim, not far from to MTC. The relationship with MIT will be further developed. Other international contacts will be based on individuals in the three relevant disciplines and also in related disciplines such as oceanography and numerical mathematics as well as probabilistic methods.

Moreover, the Centre will utilize facilities in the Trondheim Marine Systems Research Infrastructure, (TMSR-RI) , which include an Ocean Basin, 80x50 m with adjustable bottom with water depth from 0 and 10 m, wave makers, as well as facilities for current and wind; and a new marine cybernetics laboratory with main dimensions 40 x 6.45 x 1.5 m, wave generators as well as novel technology for navigation and high precision controlled large motion tests in 6 DOF.