Team ROV
| Project name | Team ROV |
| Project Title | Mobile Gateway Buoy |
| Abstract | Marine exploration relies on innovative technologies to study and understand our oceans. In this pursuit, the design and development of remote-controlled (RC) boats have become an effective tool for engineers and scientists alike. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) our client, is one of America’s largest shipbuilders and they have shown an interest in marine technologies that involve unmanned marine vehicles (UUVs). In our project we aimed to design and assemble a functional RC boat for HII, which can serve as a link in communication from the user and a UUV during open water missions. The design process began through the understanding of our clients’ objectives and requirements for the vessel which involved accounting for factors such as maneuverability, propulsion systems, communication range, and electrical efficiency. To assess these factors effectively our team conceptualized ideas for designs with varying hull materials, hull shapes, and propulsion systems. The selection process for the vessel was aided using SolidWorks models and mathematical studies of the different hulls to highlight the discrepancies between each design, which allowed for the selection of the most favorable. Once the selection phase was complete, we used marine hydrodynamic equations to ensure effective maneuverability of our hull design by having a limit to our weight capacity. In addition, marine hydrodynamic equations were also used to ensure the vessels’ hydrodynamic performance was optimal when all components were installed during the assembly process. |
| Faculty advisor | Dr. Sankha Bhowmick |
| Sponsor | Brendan Martin |
| Team lead | Michael Koussa |
| Team Members | Josiah Cassidy Heather Hryzan Jonathan Rivas Rodriguez |
| Video link | https://youtu.be/B_pD3Huv99U |
