UTIG's RV Scott Petty on Lake Austin (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption UT’s Institute for Geophysics is deploying a full arsenal of geophysical instruments to investigate lake floor sediments and algae. This includes its research vessel the RV Scott Petty, seen here during a 2020 demonstration for students on Lake Austin. Credit Marcy Davis/UT Institute for Geophysics Usage Restrictions Please include credit when using image. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.