The document provides information about the MATE International ROV Competition. It outlines what teams need to prepare, including details about the team, their ROV, and a presentation. It describes the competition overview with two classes (Explorer and Ranger) and missions. The Ranger class missions involve resurrecting a hydrophone, collecting crustacean samples from a cave, sampling a vent by measuring temperatures and collecting samples, and sampling a bacterial mat. Teams have 15 minutes to complete up to 4 tasks and will receive points for successful and timely completion.

1. MATE International ROV CompetitionSynopsisMATE: (Marine Advanced Technology Education center)

2. What We Need to Prepare:For the team: School Name and optional Team NameHome StateDistance traveled to competitionFirst or not first MATE ROV competition ParticipantPhoto of team including sighted names for everyone and their roles (e.g. Captain)Range of grades ON the team

3. What We Need to PrepareFor the ROVROV NameTotal costPrimary Material(s)Dimensions (Metric)Total Weight in AIR in kilogramsSafety featuresSpecial featuresPhoto of ROV

4. Competition OverviewFirst: There will be a 15 minute presentation to a panel of judges. We must be able to describe the engineering of your ROV and any possible safety issues.In the next 15 minute block, the judges will ask any and all questions about your ROV. This half hour session will be evaluated and recorded by the judgesYou must also have a poster display

5. Competition OverviewTwo Classes: Explorer and RangerYour Class- RANGER

6. Competition OverviewRANGER Class specs:Operate on a nominal 12 volts DC, 25 amps.Must be able to be carried without mechanical helpMust be able to handle chlorine and not short out due to waterNo visibility issues, as pool will be uncoveredSee packet for further detail

7. Competition OverviewMISSION!You will have a specific time slotMission team is limited to SIX students, while entire team is unlimited in number. The mission team is the kids who operate the ROV and equipmentTEAMS MAY ALTERNATE STUDENTS ON THE MISSION TEAM FOR THE TWO MISSION TRIALS!ONLY mission team and judges are allowed in the control area

8. Competition OverviewMISSION!You will compete in ONE mission that consists of FOUR distinct mission tasksTwo attempts to complete the missionMission time requirements:5-min set up period15-min performance period5-min demobilization period1 point lost per minute gone over the limit

9. Mission- Part One“Resurrect” a HRH (High Rate Hydrophone) Remove ONE pinRemoving the HRH so it no longer contacts the elevatorIdentify which of 3 possible sites is generating soundInstalling the HRH within a .5m by .5m square at the rumblingRemove a cap from a port of a junction boxRetrieving the HRH power connector from its holderInserting connector where needed

10. Mission- Part TwoCollecting samples of crustaceans Enter the CaveManeuver to the back wall of said caveCollecting up to 3 samples of crustaceanManeuvering out of the caveReturning to the surface with 3 samples that can be collectedPENALTIES:No damaging or modifying the cave and no diver help

11. Mission- Part ThreeSampling a new vent siteMeasure temp of the venting fluid at 3 different locations along the height of the chimneyCreate a graph of the temp data vs. chimney heightCollect a sample of a vent spire (6 pieces of PVC pipe from ½” to 1” – doesn’t matter what size)Return sample to surface

12. Mission- Part FourSample a bacterial matCollect a sample of a bacterial matReturn sample to surfaceNotes:Mat is in a jar- you must take the sludge like substance out and bring it to the surface. The more you get the higher you score.

13. MATE Webpage:http://www.marinetech.org/rov_competition/2010/participant.php