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The IET/MATE Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2014 Dr Robin Bradbeer

The IET/MATE Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2014 Dr Robin Bradbeer. A national partnership of educational institutions and organizations working to improve marine technical education in the U.S. and to meet the workplace needs of America's marine-related workforce and employers.

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The IET/MATE Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2014 Dr Robin Bradbeer

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  1. The IET/MATE Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2014Dr Robin Bradbeer Intro ROV Contest 2013

  2. A national partnership of educational institutions and organizations working to improve marine technical education in the U.S. and to meet the workplace needs of America's marine-related workforce and employers. The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center ROV Contest 2012

  3. 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, Egypt and Japan.   Student teams from middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, and universities participate in the events, which consist of different “classes” that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements. The MATE ROV Competition ROV Contest 2012

  4. Why? • 2/3 the planet covered by water • We know more about the surface of the moon than the surface of the earth • 60% of the world’s biomass is under the oceans Intro ROV Contest 2013

  5. Objectives of the contest • Increase the awareness and visibility of marine technical fields, educational and career opportunities, and potential employers. • Help students develop the skills necessary to enter careers in technical fields. These skills include the ability to problem solve, think critically, troubleshoot, communicate effectively, and manage projects Intro ROV Contest 2013

  6. Objectives of the contest • To enhance the awareness of teachers and students to marine conservation and the oceans’ effects on our planet and our lives. • To provide a platform for design and technology students to partake in a practical design exercise with observable objectives. • Increase students’ understanding of the role that ROVs play in modern ocean engineering and environmental applications. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  7. MATE Competition Philosophy • The MATE ROV competition is about student learning. It is designed to be an event that challenges students to apply the physics, math, electronics, and engineering skills they are learning in the classroom to solving problems from the marine workplace. Mentors (teachers, parents, working professionals) are expected to limit their input to educational and inspirational roles and encouraged to focus on the benefits of the learning process and not simply on “winning” the competition. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  8. The Contest classes • Three ‘classes’ of entry: • Explorer for university, college and high school • Ranger for middle and high school • Navigator For junior high school • Scout for elementary/primary school Intro ROV Contest 2013

  9. The missions – from 2006 • 2006 Ocean Observing Systems: Tools for Tomorrow's Science & Technology Workforce (NASA, Houston) • 2007 Celebrating the International Polar Year: Science & Technology Under the Ice (St Johns, Newfoundland) • 2008 Diving to the Deep:  Uncovering the Mysteries of Mid-Ocean Ridges (Scripps UCSD, San Diego) • 2009 ROVs:  The Next Generation of Submarine Rescue Vehicles (MMAA, Massachusetts) Intro ROV Contest 2013

  10. The missions – from 2006 • 2010 ROVs in Treacherous Terrain:  Science Erupts on Loihi, Hawaii’s Undersea Volcano (Hilo, Hawaii) • 2011 ROVs: rescuing the oceans; oil spills and other environmental disasters NASA, Houston) • 2012 Evaluating World War II shipwrecks and the potentially hazardous material that they may still contain. (Miami, Florida) • 2013 Ocean Observing Systems:  Transforming Ocean Research and Launching a New Era of Discovery in the Oceans. (Tacoma, Washington) Intro ROV Contest 2013

  11. Scoring • The competition consists of underwater missions, technical reports, engineering presentations, poster displays, and safety with the following scoring breakdown: • • Mission - 300 points (max), plus a time bonus • • Engineering & Communication - 250 points (max) • Technical reports - 100 points (max) • Engineering evaluations - 100 points (max) • Poster displays - 50 points (max) • Safety - 30 points (max) • TOTAL POINTS = 580 Intro ROV Contest 2013

  12. And for 2014Exploring the Great Lakes: Shipwrecks, Sinkholes, and Conservation There is a need for remotely operated vehicles that can: 1) explore, document, and identify an unknown shipwreck recently discovered in sanctuary waters; 2) collect microbial samples and measure the conductivity of the groundwater emerging from a sinkhole; and 3) remove trash and debris from the shipwreck and surrounding area. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  13. 2014 missions RANGER class companies will compete in ONE mission that consists of the following distinct tasks: Task #1: SHIPWRECKS Explore, document, and identify an unknown shipwreck recently discovered in sanctuary waters. Task #2: SCIENCE Collect microbial samples, measure the conductivity of the groundwater emerging from a sinkhole, deploy a sensor, and estimate the number of zebra mussels found on the wreck. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  14. 2014 missions Task #3: CONSERVATION Remove trash and debris from the shipwreck and surrounding area. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  15. Missions in detail - shipwreck • Measure the shipwreck’s length, width, and depth • Conduct a sonar scan of the wreck • Unlock and open a container to determine the cargo • Remove debris from a hole in the wreck • Enter the wreck through this 60 cm x 60 cm hole • Search for the date the ship was built on an internal beam • Retrieve a ceramic dinner plate from inside the ship to determine its home port • Identify the ship using known parameters Intro ROV Contest 2013

  16. Missions in detail - science • Measure the conductivity of the groundwater • Collect a sample of a microbial mat • Recover a sensor and deploy a new one • Place a quadrat on the top surface of the shipwreck, count the number of zebra mussels inside the quadrat, and estimate the total number of zebra mussels on the shipwreck using the wreck’s dimensions Intro ROV Contest 2013

  17. Missions in detail - conservation • Remove bottles and discarded anchor lines Intro ROV Contest 2013

  18. RANGER mission photo #1: The starboard side of shipwreck with cargo container, paddlewheel and rope debris over the 60 cm x 60 cm opening. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  19. RANGER mission photo #2: The stern of shipwreck with the propeller, microbial mat, conductivity samples and the sensor string in the designated area. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  20. RANGER mission photo #3: The port side of the shipwreck with three scan targets and the mast head visible on the top of the shipwreck. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  21. RANGER mission photo #4: The bow of the shipwreck with the plastic water bottle and the simulated glass bottle. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  22. Hong Kong Workshops • 9 November 2013 Contest briefing • 30 November/ • 7 December 2013 Basic ROV workshops • 18, 25 January 2014 Advanced workshops • Mid-February (tbc) Mission and project planning • 12-13 April 2014 (tbc) HK Contest • 26-28 June 2014 International Finals, MI, USA Intro ROV Contest 2013

  23. Registration Fees for 2014 Basic ROV Workshop (Includes Basic ROV) • FREE for first school team • HK$800 for second school team Advanced Electronics Workshop (Includes camera and other electronics) • FREE for first school team • HK$300 for second school team Registration Fee for Hong Kong Contest • HK$500 each team Intro ROV Contest 2013

  24. The IET/MATE HK ROV kit • Based around 16mm pvc tubing • Uses 3 bilge pump motors with impellors removed and replaced with propellers • Uses two cistern floats for buoyancy • 3 5m lengths of speaker wire to get power to motors • 3 sprung mid-position dpdt switches to control motor direction • No soldering necessary Intro ROV Contest 2013

  25. The ROV kit The frame. The floats The motors. Wire (umbilical) The control box Intro ROV Contest 2013

  26. The ROV kit Intro ROV Contest 2013

  27. The ROV workshops Intro ROV Contest 2013

  28. The Advanced Workshops • The Advanced Workshops will introduce the concepts of waterproofing and using electronics underwater. Students will be taken through the basics of motor control, will build and underwater camera and be shown basic sensor design. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  29. Mission and project planning The Mission and Project Planning Workshop will introduce the concepts of complex project planning. It will also discuss the contest missions and how they may be achieved. This workshop will be led by engineering professionals from major HK utilities. Intro ROV Contest 2013

  30. The Hong Kong finals (2010) Intro ROV Contest 2013

  31. The World finals (2006/11) Intro ROV Contest 2013

  32. More information can be found at: www.rovcontest.hk MATE ROVer information Email: info@rovcontest.hk Intro ROV Contest 2013

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