Patterson “Trip” Taylor
Research Assistant, Coastal Studies Institute
Office: Room No. 316
850 NC 345, Wanchese, NC 27981
Phone: 252-475-5491
Email: Taylorp@ecu.edu
Bio
Trip is a Carolina Panthers fan that enjoys snowboarding and spending time on the beach while reading a good book. He also attends music festivals when he can find the time.
Education
B.S. Physics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Current Projects
Assessing the available hydrokinetic energy resource availability of the Gulf Stream off of Cape Hatteras.
Maintaining and refurbishing marine equipment used for Ocean Energy research.
Emergency fixing and upkeep on Coastal Ocean Radar (CODAR) installations along the coast of North Carolina.
Developing software for comparison between observational and model data of the Gulf Stream.
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
