Deep Sea Tactics: Technical Report

This 17-page report, published by Landstown High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Deep Sea Tactics team for the Ranger 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 introducing Deep Sea Tactics and their ROV. Following the abstract, information is provided about project management and the team's ROV, highlighting the engineering design rationale, vehicle structure, control/electrical systems, propulsion, payload and tools, and more. The report also covers safety, testing and troubleshooting, building versus buying parts and buying new or used, and accounting. The following appendices are included: System Interconnection Diagram and Photos of TADD II.

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