Testing Procedures

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Preliminary
State of Solution: Drawing
Condition of Testing Stage: Classroom
Tools and Equipment Required: Paper, Pencil, Ruler
Testing Procedures:
1. Draw alternate solutions
2. Bring to class for teachers
3. Assess functionality and usability

Alternate Solutions

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Secondary
State of Solution: Drawing
Condition of Testing Stage: Classroom
Tools and Equipment Required: Paper, Pencil, Ruler, Data Table
Testing Procedures:
1. Place all designs on a matrix
2. Rate designs in different categories
3. Decide best solution to move forward with

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Tertiary
State of Solution: Model
Condition of Testing Stage: Classroom
Tools and Equipment Required: Paper, Adhesive Agent (Tape)
Testing Procedures:
1. Measure all pieces to scale and cut out
2. Color code different parts
3. Assemble with adhesives and bring to class
4. Meet with teachers and discuss design
5. Redesign all necessary parts


Sea Perch ROV Model

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Preliminary
State of Solution: Stationary, Assembled
Condition of Testing Stage: Wet
Tools and Equipment Required: Pool, PVC
Testing Procedures:
1. Acquire PVC and connectors
2. Assemble to desired shape and bring to testing area
3. Place in pool for 30 seconds
4. Remove and dry the outsides
5. Open and check for leaks into PVC

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Secondary
State of Solution: On
Condition of Testing Stage: Dry
Tools and Equipment Required: Motor
Testing Procedures:
1. Acquire motor and cables
2. Connect to power source
3. Check motor to make sure the device is running properly

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Tertiary
State of Solution: On
Condition of Testing Stage: Dry
Tools and Equipment Required: Motor, Switch
Testing Procedures:
1. Take working motor
2. Connect wires to switch
3. Activate switch and make sure that the motor runs correctly

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Quaternary
State of Solution: On
Condition of Testing Stage: Wet
Tools and Equipment Required: Motor, Switch, Pool
Testing Procedures:
1. Connect switch to motor
2. Place motor in water
3. Turn on motor
4. Make sure the motor operates properly under water

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Quinary
State of Solution: On
Condition of Testing Stage: Pool
Tools and Equipment Required: Motor, Switch, Pool, PVC
Testing Procedures:
1. Connect motor to PVC hull
2. Place hull into water
3. Turn on the motor with the switch
4. Check motors ability to move the hull successfully

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Senary
State of Solution: On
Condition of Testing Stage: Wet
Tools and Equipment Required: ROV Hull, Arm, Pool
Testing Procedures:
1. Meet with partner with hull and arm
2. Attach arm to front piece
3. Place full structure into the pool
4. Turn on motor
5. Assess how the weight change in the front affects the hull's movement

Testing Type: Validation
Testing Stage: Preliminary
State of Solution: On, Fully Assembled
Condition of Testing Stage: Wet, With Obstacles/Ring Test
Tools and Equipment Required: Fully Assembled ROV, Pool, Obstacles, Rings, Ring Stands
Testing Procedures:
1. Place ROV in the water
2. Turn on motors
3. Guide ROV through the obstacle course
4. Pick up rings from first stand
5. Bring rings back over to other stand
6. Judge how well the ROV performed



Sample SeaPerch ROV 1