H2Operations: Technical Report

This 23-page report, from The Francis W. Parker School of Chicago, Illinois, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the H2Operations team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins with an abstract introducing H2Operations and their ROV followed by a project management graphic. The design rationale section provides an overview of the construction of the team's ROV, highlighting innovation, problem solving, systems approach, vehicle structure, vehicle systems, control electrical systems, software controlled system, propulsion, camera systems, and more. The report then covers testing and troubleshooting, budget, cost accounting. A systems integration diagram (SID) and list of reused parts are included.

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