Alternative Solutions

The first solution is rather simple in nature. The structure is made up of 1½” PVC piping. There are two propellers placed internally in the rear of the structure to propell the ROV forward. These also function to steer the ROV to the left or right without using a rudder system. Centered externally on each side of the structure, is a propeller facing up and down. These will aid in the surfacing and submerging of the ROV. The propellers will be those used on the previous year’s ROV.


The second solution is very similar to the first. The structure is also constructed of 1½” PVC piping. The structure resembles the skeletal nature of a rectangular prism. Two propellers are used to ascend and descend the underwater ROV. One is located in the bow of the ROV, and the other is located on the stern to ensure that the ROV does not lean back or forth during surfacing. The two propellers located externally on the stern of the ROV are used to propell the ROV forward and rearward. These propellers also function to turn the ROV left and right.

The third design is the most complex of the three. This design can be most easily compared to an airplane. On the top are two wings extending over the side. These would be made out of some kind of plastic, such as plexiglass. Under each wing is a propeller to move the ROV back and forth. At the rear of each with is a diving place. These curve up to make the ROV surface and curve down to make it submerge. All the way in the rear of the design is a rudder. This is placed in between the propellers to move the ROV left and right. The bottom is a PVC box which will contain the robotic arm, video cameras, etc.