Title :
ROV in a Bag- an introduction to Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for the classroom
Author :
Moulton, Erica L.
Author_Institution :
MATE Center, Monterey, CA, USA
Abstract :
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) Building and Design. Are you interested in learning about Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology and its use in ocean exploration and research? Would you like to be able to teach your students how to build an ROV? ROV in a Bag teaches how to build an ROV from simple materials, including PVC pipe and how to test and use the kit by flying it in a pool.
Keywords :
education; oceanographic equipment; remotely operated vehicles; teaching; underwater equipment; underwater vehicles; PVC pipe; ROV; ocean exploration; remotely operated vehicle design; remotely operated vehicle technology; Assembly; Books; Buildings; Electronic ballasts; Marine technology; Materials testing; Oceans; Remotely operated vehicles; Underwater vehicles; Water resources;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2009, MTS/IEEE Biloxi - Marine Technology for Our Future: Global and Local Challenges
Conference_Location :
Biloxi, MS
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4960-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-933957-38-1