Sea Wolves: Technical Report

This 23-page report, provided by Copiah-Lincoln Community College, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Sea Wolves team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 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, and Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins by introducing Sea Wolves and their ROV followed by an in-depth discussion of the design and construction of the ROV. Covered is the rationale behind the ROV's design, mechanical systems, electrical systems, software systems, and ROV tools. Also discussed is team safety, ROV safety features, team organization and project management, and reflections from the competition. Included are the following appendices: Software Flowchart, Operations Safety Checklist, and Electronics SID [systems integration diagram].

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