3D UNDERWATER MINE MODELLING IN THE ¡VAMOS! PROJECT

The electric field present in the Earth's atmosphere reflects global planetary conditions. It is influenced by both atmospheric processes (thunderstorms, pollution, aerosols) and space weather. Marine measurements of the electric field are rare. Here, a unique dataset of atmospheric electric field measurements performed over the Atlantic Ocean is presented. This dataset is relevant not only for atmospheric electricity studies but also for climate and space-Earth interaction studies.

The UNEXMIN (Horizon 2020) and UNEXUP (EIT RawMaterials) projects developed a novel technology to send robots and even autonomously deliver optical images, 3D maps and other georeferenced scientific data from flooded underground environments, like abandoned mines, caves or wells. The concept turned into a market-ready solution in seven years, where the last few years of field trials of the development beautifully demonstrating the technology’s premier capabilities.