TOOLS
This item is used for what purpose in building an ROV?
cutting PVC
The amount of matter that is contained by an object
what is mass
ROV is the abbreviation for what SeaPerch project?
Remotely Operated Vehicle
Identify this item and its use on the SeaPerch
Foam
Floatation
This white box is necessary for the SeaPerch ROV to move in the water
controller
this common item is used for what purpose in the building of a seaperch rov
sand paper is used in the assembly of the thrusters/motors
a state of balance between opposing forces
what is equilibrium
PVC is the abbreviation for the material that is used in the frame of seaperch ROV's
poly vinyl chloride
Identify this part of the SeaPerch and its purpose
hole in the PVC frame
allow water to go into PVC which impacts buoyancy
A and B are what part of the control box
horizontal thrusters
the name of this tool used in building the control box
soldering iron
The force per unit of surface area, exerted perpendicular to the surface and measured in Pascals
What is pressure
STEAM is the abbreviation often used in the field of education
Science Technology Engineering Arts and math
What is the name of this long cord and what is its use or purpose with SeaPerch
tether or umbilical
to connect ROV to controller and allow the ROV to be controlled- also to send data from camera
C and D are use to control this motion
vertical motion
the name of this tool tells only one function that this tool can be used to perform. Name at least one other use
wire stripper
cutting
The body remains suspended neither rising nor sinking unless acted upon by an outside force
What is neutral buoyancy
EDP is the abbreviation for this critical part of building a sea perch rov
Engineering Design Process
What is this black part of the ROV called and what is its purpose
Netting
attachment of tools, collection of items
this critical part of the control box has a special name and purpose
circuit board
Desoldering pump used to remove excess solder when building the control box
The process used when something is not working
what is troubleshooting
AUV is used to describe what underwater device
autonomous underwater vehicles
what is this white box called and how is it used with the Sea Perch
controller
allows for the movement of the ROV
While not technically part of the controller, this part controlled by by moving parts on the control box.
propeller