Oostburg ROV: Technical Report

This 18-page report, published by Oostburg High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Oostburg ROV 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 Oostburg ROV and their ROV followed by a discussion of team organization, community outreach, and communication. Next, the report covers various aspects of the ROV's design and construction, including the frame, bulkhead connectors, tether, propulsion, motor shrouds, cameras, ROV features, more. Also discussed is safety, testing and troubleshooting, challenges, lessons learned, reflections, budget cost, and acknowledgments. A systems integration diagram (SID) and safety checklist are included.

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