Warrior Tides : Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by Valley Christian Schools, describes the design and construction of SousaSub, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by WarriorTides, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes.

In the report, a letter from the CEO and abstract introduce the project and team. The design rationale is then presented, which includes information on the project process, parts decisions, mechanical design, electrical design, software design, and mission tools. A system interconnection diagram is then presented. Safety decisions, team management, testing and troubleshooting, challenges, and areas for improvement are then considered. The report also provides reflections, information on community service, financial information, acknowledgments, and references.

Manuals for each class and technical documentation from other teams are available to view separately.