Testing Procedures

Introduction:

            The final solution of the SeaPerch ROV must be integrated with the combined components of the mechanical arm, cameras, electrical steering, and connection to the hull. The mechanical arm must be as easy to move as possible to increase the efficiency of the ROV while completing the task at hand. The mechanical arm must also account for buoyancy by keeping a reduced weight as to not throw off the total buoyancy of the ROV. Materials must be water proof and must be of an anti-rust material or have coating that decreases rusting. One major section of the task involves the mechanical arm on the ROV. Team member Glenn Beveridge will control the mechanical arm during testing and also keep track of any results. The majority of testing will take place underwater in tanks and pools to simulate the situation and slight depth pressure.

            Throughout the design process, each step is assessed by a number of people. The designer must create solutions that fit within the design specifications and to me the parameters of the task at hand. The designer assesses each solution personally to determine whether the solution fits within the parameters set in place. For expert support, the designer will contact any mentor with the solutions and receive mentor suggestions.

 

To Test Drawing:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on paper

Tools and Equipment Required: Pencil, paper, eraser, ruler, and research

1.     Look over research and brainstorming

2.     Draw precise alternate solutions

3.     Post onto blog for teacher assessment

4.     Asses functionality and usability of each alternate solution

To Test Solution One:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Drawing

1.     Examine specifications and limitations

2.     Examine design

3.     Ensure design fits within specifications and limitations

 To Test Solution Two:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Drawing

1.     Examine specifications and limitations

2.     Examine design

3.     Ensure design fits within specifications and limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Test Solution Three:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Drawing

1.     Examine specifications and limitations

2.     Examine design

3.     Ensure design fits within specifications and limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Test Solution Four:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Drawing

1.     Examine specifications and limitations

2.     Examine design

3.     Ensure design fits within specifications and limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Test Solution Five:

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Drawing

1.     Examine specifications and limitations

2.     Examine design

3.     Ensure design fits within specifications and limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Test Chosen Solution Five (Above Surface):

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Dry

Tools and Equipment: Mechanical Arm

1.     Connect controller to device

2.     Move joint one, up motion

3.     Move joint one, down motion

4.     Move joint two, open claw

5.     Move joint two, close claw

 

To Test Chosen Solution Five (Below Surface):

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Mobile

Condition of Testing Stage: Preconstruction

Tools and Equipment: Mechanical arm attached to ROV

1.     Move joint one, up motion

2.     Move joint one, down motion

3.     Move joint two, open claw

4.     Move joint two, close claw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Test Water Resistance of Mechanical Arm:

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Preconstruction

Tools and Equipment: Mechanical arm

1.     Use mechanical arm to test functionality

2.     Submerge mechanical arm in water

3.     Remove mechanical arm from water

4.     Use mechanical arm to test functionality