UNH ROV – SeaCat 2.0

Mirza AscericMichael BentwoodCharles BonnierJoel DemelloAnthony GiuffridaEric HeffronDan KunysAndrew MorinWilliam Andreycak

Team Members

What is a ROV?Remotely Operated (Submersible)

VehicleControlled through a tetherManeuverableUnoccupiedPerforms tasks

Applications of ROV’s?Recovery/Rescue

ShipwrecksPlanes(black box)People

Research/StudiesDeep sea discoveryAnalyze underwater environment

Commercial UseInspectionMaintenanceRepair

Background (SeaCat 1.0)Placed 28th out of 30 at nationalsGood features

Durable Ballast system

ImprovementsSmaller sizeCode writing Propellers

PurposeDesign and build an improved ROV that is

able to compete in the:Regional MATE ROV Competition National MATE ROV Competition

Use engineering tools to analyze possible designs

Apply our engineering knowledge in a real life project

Team OrganizationPropulsion

Anthony Giuffrida (Sub Lead)Mirza Asceric

FrameJoel DeMello (Sub Lead)Michael Bentwood

ControlsWilliam Andreycak (ECE Lead)Charles Bonnier (Sub Lead)Eric Heffron (Team Lead)

Accessories/Specialty ItemsAndrew Morin (Sub Lead)Daniel Kunyz

Technical Challenges3D Maneuverability ControlsPropulsion

MotorsPositioning

VisionBuoyancy Systems

ROV Tether

ControllerShape and SizeErgonomic

Code WritingVariable motor speeds Improve time responseAccessories

Improve Electrical Calculations

Technical Challenges (cont.)Frame AccessoriesMaterials

PVCAluminum

ShapeRectangularRound

Smaller and Lighter than SeaCat 1.0

CamerasUnderwater camerasWaterproof web-cams

LightsLEDHalogenFlashlight

SensorsOthers depending on

competition requirements

Timeline

Deliverable 1

09 ROV Operational

Buy/Test/Select Propulsion

Initial Design

Tank Testing

Final Design

3/28/2009 7/6/2009 10/14/2009 1/22/2010 5/2/2010

Start DateCompleted

FacilitiesKingbury S172

MeetingPlanningConstructionStorage

Chase OE LaboratoryTow Tank TestingStorage

Description: Projected Project Budget: Electronics $350.00Material Costs $690.00 Control $200.00

Aluminum Pipe $100.00Wiring(cat5/10ga

uge) $100.00PVC $100.00 Joy Stick $50.00

Hardware(nuts/bolts) $50.00 Teather $300.00Injection Foam $150.00 Foam Sheathing $100.00

glue/paint $50.00 Hardware $100.00Machine Pieces $200.00 Connectors $100.00

Ballast System $40.00 Presentation $350.00Propulsion $1,000.00 Copying $100.00

Poster $50.00

Shirts $200.00

Total Build Cost: $2,690.00

Budget

Description: Projected travel Budget:Flight* $10,000.00

Room/Board** $5,000.00Food*** $500.00Shipping $1,000.00

Total Travel Cost: $16,500.00

Projected '09-'10 Expenses $19,190.00

*Travel Expenses Estimated using a multiplier of 10

**Guidelines say MATE will be providing room and board***Food Costs Based on $15 per meal per person

Budget

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