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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2540 |
| Underwater Anomally Detection |
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| Requester: |
Larry Langebrake |
Organization: |
University of South Florida - Center for Ocean Technology |
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| Project Title: |
Underwater Anomally Detection |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2006 4:45:03 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Sebesta |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Enhances port security in the Ports of Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa. Provides highly detailed GPS-linked maps of underwater environments that may be used by FDLE, DEP, & DOT. |
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| Recipient: |
University of South Florida - COT |
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Contact: |
Larry Langebrake |
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140 7th Ave South, MSL 119 |
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Contact Phone: |
(727) 553-1008 |
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St. Petersburg 33701 |
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Contact email: |
LLange@Marine.USF.edu |
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| Counties: |
Dade, Duval, Pinellas |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Produces exceptionally highly detailed 3-dimensional volumetric maps of the underwater environment using multi-phasic sonar and laser line scanners. Detects underwater explosives and obstructions & other underwater objects such as sunken craft and human remains. Provides detailed GPS-linked maps of underwater environment that may be used by FDLE, DEP, DOT and other state agencies for their specific agency missions. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Production of precise mapping and navigational aids; decrease in the need for divers, especially in hazardous environments, when there is a need to inspect harbors and ship hulls. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,300,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,300,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$4,000,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$600,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002; local port vulnerability assessments & response plans. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Pinellas County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/01/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
