Magnificent Vortex: Technical Report

This 25-page report, provided by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Magnificent Vortex team for the Explorer Class of the 2022 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 that introduces Magnificent Vortex and their ROV. Following the abstract is an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, discussing the design rationale, mechanical design (propulsion, electronics enclosure and sealing, etc.), electrical design (power distribution, tether, etc.), software design (vision system, topside control unit, etc.), and the team's Non-ROV vertical profiling float. The report also covers company organization and teamwork, project management, accounting, testing and troubleshooting, and safety. References, acknowledgments, and the following appendices are included: SIDs (system integration diagrams), Budget, and Project Costing.

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