Pandoras Box: Mantaris ROV

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Pandoras Box Mantaris ROV
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Team Members

• Mechanical Engineers
• John Huberty
• Jennifer Kerwin
• Electrical Engineers
• Dan Kachmarik
• Tad Luckey
• Computer Engineer
• Erich Chen

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History of Mantaris

• 1999 2000
• Mantaris Designed and Built
• 2000 2003
• Subsystems Created
• 2003 2004
• Pandoras Box Opened

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What is an ROV?
Visual Data (TV)
Pilot Controls
Pilot Box
Pilot/TV/VCR Processing
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Main Controller
Power
Tool Sled (Detachable)
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Problem Definition

• No means to
• Collect Data
• Mark Position
• Descend to 2000 ft
• Carry Tool Sled

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Problem Design Specification

• General System
• Size
• Weight
• Suction Sampler
• Obtain 5 lb sample
• Pressure Vessel
• Withstand depth of 2000 feet
• Support toroids

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Major Design Criteria

• 2000 ft Depth
• Resistance to Galvanic Corrosion
• Ability to Withstand Environmental Conditions
• Hydrodynamic
• Fit into Existing Frame
• Ease of Use
• Ease of Modification

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Team Goals

• Operable Research ROV
• Suction Sampler with Electronic Components
• Pressure Vessels for Electronics
• Navigation System

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Budget

• Completion of Subsystems 1,000
• Development of Navigation System 15,000
• Construction of Pressure Vessel 400
• Syntactic Foam Unknown -

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Timeline

• Fall Quarter
• Initial Designs for Suction Sampler and Pressure
  Vessel
• Sizing of Motor Housings
• Winter Quarter
• Finalize Designs
• Machine All Parts
• Spring Quarter
• Assemble and Test
• Deploy in Monterey Bay