Underwater Acoustic Tag (NDA)
At a glance
Role: Packaging & materials lead—molded assemblies, CG (center of gravity) and ballast, gasket strategy, PCB–mechanical integration
Scope: Collaboration with EE/sensing; lab prep and field readiness; rapid iteration
Outcome: Improved in-water stability and recording endurance; repeatable molding process; buoyancy/pressure checks passed
Three proof points
Packaging: Low-profile housing with a serviceable seal stack and strain-relieved cable routing
Balance: CG tuning with a ballast map for consistent orientation and reduced drag
Validation testing: Buoyancy-tank and pressure-pot checks; attachment strategy exercised for deploy/retrieval
NDA note:Client identities and proprietary geometry are withheld under NDA. Methods and outcomes only.