Russ Light         Principal Engineer         Ocean Engineering Dept.         Applied Physics Laboratory         University of Washington      Craig Lee         Senior Oceanographer         Ocean Physics Dept.         Applied Physics Laboratory         University of Washington      Marc Stewart         Senior Physicist         Electronic and Information Systems Dept.         Applied Physics Laboratory         University of Washington      Bruce Howe         Principal Oceanographer         Ocean Acoustics Dept.         Applied Physics Laboratory         University of Washington      Office of Naval Research         Tom Curtin         Tom Swean	APPLICATIONS Physical, chemical, and biological oceanography Tactical oceanography Maritime reconnaissance Communication gateway Navigation aid OPERATIONAL MODES Survey: transits a sequence of waypoint targets Virtual mooring: profiles at target location Loiter and drift: maintains neutral buoyancy at any depth Loiter on bottom: maintains negative buoyancy Surface: positions antenna mast for GPS/RF data telemetry MILESTONES First to complete >3800 km mission First to complete >7 month mission First to conduct multi-glider mission The Applied Physics Laboratory has led AUV design and development since the 1950s, and now SEAGLIDER heralds a revolution in AUV oceanographic applications. With satellite data telemetry SEAGLIDER delivers continuous, real-time data relay and rational control capabilities over large geographic areas and long time scales. Contact: Fritz Stahr Seaglider Fabrication Center University of Washington Box 355351 Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-7886 stahr@ocean.washington.edu http://seaglider.washington.edu