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Researchers have engineered state-of-the-art equipment that facilitate the collection of downhole measurements. These tools, which are available for use by other scientists, are described below.
Meet the Research Team
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Peter Flemings
Peter Flemings is a Research Scientist and Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, providing geological insight and practical knowledge from his numerous field expeditions.
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John Germaine
John Germaine is a research professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts School of Engineering providing expertise on the use of instrumentation.