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SWAV is a remotley operated underwater vehicle(ROV) under development for UCSB's Computer Engineering Senior Design Class.
Once complete, the vehicle will send a video feed from an uderwater camera that will displayed on an LCD screen.
It will also have the capability of recording the video to a compact flash card that can then be played on any computer.
The ROV is a useful tool for scientists, researchers, or hobbyists that are interested in exploring submersed objects or ecosystems.
It can give them an upclose view for extended periods of time and fit into tight spaces where a person could not.
The key function of the ROV, however, is that it allows for the video to be re-viewed and analyzed at the convenience of the owner.
The vehicle is controlled via a base station consisting of a printed circuit board containing two microcontrollers to control the vehicle movement and the recording of video.
It will fit into a small and water resistant enclosure that will allow the ROV to be moved easily, allowing it to be deployed from the shore, on a boat deck, or even pool side.
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- Sean Bromage(*)
- Jason Oberg
- Keith Shughrou
- Chris deLeon
- Curtis Rihn
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