Brian Polagye Title Affiliate Investigator; Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department Air-Sea Interaction & Remote Sensing (AIRS) Education B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2000, Princeton University M.S. Mechanical Engineering 2005, University of Washington Ph.D. 2009, University of Washington Email bpolagye@u.washington.edu Phone 206-543-7544 Tidal Energy Site and Device Characterization Brian Polagye specializes in the characterization of tidal energy sites and devices through his work with the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center. He works closely with Dr. Jim Thomson to develop instrumentation and methodologies to characterize the physical and biological environments at tidal energy sites. A combination of shipboard and stand-alone surveys monitor current velocity, turbulence, water quality, underwater noise, and marine mammal behavior. These activities are essential to the effective siting of tidal energy devices. < Bill Plant People Directory Don Porter >