Testimonials
Christina Schallenberg & Pat McMahon-CSIRO
“We recently had the pleasure of working with OTC to refurbish two BGC Argo floats. They installed new batteries, sensors, seals and re-checked the ballasting.
Their service exceeded our expectations. Their Engineer identified a leak in a new sensor, saving us from losing the float.
OTC's meticulous review of logfiles both pre- and post-deployment ensured everything worked flawlessly and the first float is back in the water and fully functional.
Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout the process.
We highly recommend OTC for their exceptional engineering services and commitment to quality and look forward to working with them again.”
Ren-Chieh Lien - APL/UW
“OTC has been invaluable for our seagoing fieldwork, both in instrument preparation and refurbishment, and at sea deploying and recovering EM-APEX floats. OTC engineer helped us conduct EM-APEX float missions in a strong western boundary current near complex topography, a challenging environment for operating oceanic autonomous platforms. The OTC engineer is extraordinarily competent, resourceful and reliable, with a demonstrated ability to work on a tight deadline. The success of our field campaigns has relied greatly on OTC’s professional service.”
Jaime Palter - URI
"OTC provided expertise to make my field campaign possible, enabling science that might not have happened without them. Our operations demanded very fast ballasting, testing, and transport of a glider to join up with a field campaign already underway. We had no on-site capacity to complete these tasks on the timeline of the project. OTC came through with experts to take care of all aspects of glider preparation for deployment efficiently and professionally, and with extremely clear communication. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Andrey Shcherbina - APL/UW
"We relied on OTC for wrap-around field support on our recent cruise, and it was the best decision we made. Due to a last-minute scheduling mess-up, we ended up with a much smaller and somewhat less capable ship than we were prepared for. With OTC taking care of our operations, we were able to run all the observational components of our program with a smaller science party and less crew support than we thought possible.
OTC offered more than field engineering support. From the start of the project to its end, they established an incredibly efficient interface between our mission and the ship, taking care of all the communication, coordination, engineering, and oversight necessary to run our operations smoothly. You can just relax and focus on your science!"
