Technology development


A key element of our programme is to develop and exploit emergent hard and soft technologies. Commercial development of these technologies is often through technology transfer with industry partners.


We have a long and strong track record in oceanographic sensors and platforms, and several world leading products have their development routes in PML, for example Chelsea Technologies Group's Aqua and Nushuttle range of towed bodies. We also designed and built pioneering technology, now available commercially, for measuring the drawdown and release of carbon dioxide across the sea surface.