Libe Washburn is an oceanographer and professor working at the UCSB Marine Science Institute. He is a faculty member of the Department of Geography and is chair of the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science. His educational background is in engineering and he worked in industry as an aerospace engineer before becoming an oceanographer.
Washburn’s research is based on observations and he employs a variety of approaches in his work including high frequency (HF) radio systems for mapping surface currents, moorings, ocean gliders, and other autonomous underwater vehicles. He is an active participant in the evolving coastal ocean observing systems and is the chair of the Board of Governors of the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System. www.sccoos.org
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UCSB Marine Science Institute
Bldg 520 Rm 4002 Fl 4L
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Att: Libe Washburn