MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL Underwater Robotics Team 2012 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eagle Nation

Chief Executive Officer- Terrell Robinson Researcher- DeAndre Maxwell Electrician- Runako Daly Engineer- Jordan Smith

Advisors Dr. Baxter, Ms. Green, Mr. Jones, Ms. Williams

Table of Contents List of Contents Abstract Photographs Company Profile Expense Sheet Design Rationale Challenges Conclusion References Page Number 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7

Abstract On March 24,1989 there was an oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska that killed 254,000 animals. The ship Exxon Valdez accidently spilled oil into the ocean. According to data collected, 2,880 sea otters; 250,000 sea birds; 300 harbor seals and; 900 bald eagles were killed as a result of the spill. Alyeska, the company who represents Exxon Valdez, contacted Eagle Nation requesting assistance in rescuing oceanic animals and migratory birds. Eagle Nation built a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to assist with this task. Important parts added to the ROV to support rescuing the animals included: a claw and video camera. A claw was necessary for the ROV to carry the animals to a safe location to be cleaned. A video camera was installed to allow for Eagle Nation to observe where the ROV is going when underwater. Eagle Nations ultimate goal was to provide Alyeska with support in correcting damages done as a result of the oil spill.

Photographs

Figure 1. PVC pipe

Figure 2. Side picture of the camera.

Figure 3.. Picture of the motors and floatation device.

Figure 4. Floatation device.

Figure 5. Front of the camera.

Figure 6. ROV in its entirety from a far distance.

Figure 7. Close up picture of the ROV.

Company Profile Eagle Nation was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the summer of 2012. Eagle Nation was founded by Terrell Robinson (CEO), DeAndre Maxwell (Lead Researcher), Jordan Smith (Lead Engineer), and Ranko Daly (Lead Electrician). Eagle Nations primary location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; but we operate all over the world. Our company was founded to help save animals all over the world. We do our best to save as many animals as we can using Remotely Operated Vehicles. Jordan Smith Jordan Smith is the Lead Engineer for Eagle Nation. He is a soon to be student at Abington High school. His responsibilities at Eagle Nation include: designing the ROV, creating the prototype and ensuring that the ROV operates effectively. Jordan desires for his company to develop into a world renowned for saving animals. He believes that as an engineer for Eagle Nation he can contribute to the safety and protection of animals across the globe. Jordan really wants to save animals.

Terrell Robinson Terrell Robinson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Temple Hospital. He currently lives in the West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia. In September 2012 he will be attending Martin L. King High School. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Eagle Nation. His best moment was when he soddered the wires for the electric box that operates the ROV. He works for the company because he likes animals. Runako Daly Runako Daly was born in Trinidad Port of Spain. He will attend New Media Charter School. While working at Eagle Nation, Runakos job is to serve as the electrician. DeAndre Maxwell DeAndre Maxwell the Lead Researcher for Eagle Nation. DeAndre was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will be a student at Martin Luther King High School in the fall of 2012. DeAndre is a hard-worker who is willing to help his teammates fulfill their roles. Expense Sheet Item Camera Motors Carabineer Wire hanger PVC pipe PVC Joints 14 Gauge wire Chicken wire Switches & eletrical connecter Blige pump Plastic crate Vinyl tubing Flex tubing Pyle 7" TFT display Aluminum attache case Plexiglass sheet Black & decker electromate Strainer

Origin Donated Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Purchased Used Purchased

Quantity 1 3 4 1 7 15 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

Cost Total Cost $109.00 $109.00 $30.00 $90.00 $15.39 $61.56 $6.97 $6.97 $ 1.00 $ 7.00 $1.79 $26.85 $6.28 $6.28 $15.53 $15.53 $36.99 $79.95 $30.00 $9.00 $15.00 $199.99 $199.00 $8.82 $169.00 $6.98 $36.99 $79.95 $30.00 $9.00 $30.00 $199.99 $199.00 $52.92 $169.00 $6.98

Total Cost $709.12

Design Rationale Eagle Nation built a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to save the animals in Prince William Sound, Alaska. We built our ROV to help save the animals that are still alive from oil spill. Eagle Nations ROV is able to pick-up the animals in the oil spill with claws without harming the animal because of haptics. ROV Frame The ROV frame is made out of PVC pipe, PVC joint connectors, and cable ties. In order for our ROV frame to float we have to make sure the frame is neutrally buoyant. We made sure the frame was neutrally buoyant by adding floatation foam to the PVC pipe that made up the base of the ROV frame. Our frame is shaped like a rectangle and is 2 layers. Camera We placed our camera on the top middle part of the ROV frame because it would allow for our ROV to be neutrally buoyant and so it could what was in front of it. We chose to use a camera so that we could see where we are going underwater. The camera we installed can move up and down and can turn 180 degrees. Motors The motors on help the ROV move underwater. The motors make the ROV move up down or left and right. The motors that are on the sides help the ROV move left or right. The motor in the middle helps our ROV move up or down. Net The net is located on the base of our ROV. The net is black and made out of plastic. The net has little square holes in it. We installed the net to catch things. What will happen is the ROV will go below the item it wants to catch and then we will lift up the ROV to grab the item. Challenges Eagle Nation faced three challenges while building a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). We struggled to make the ROV neutrally buoyant, soldering the wires together for the electric box and soldering the camera motor. Team members apart of Eagle Nation were able to overcome these challenges through persistent. We continued to try until we got it. Making our ROV neutrally buoyant was a challenge because we did not understand how to make the ROV neutrally buoyant. In order to solve this problem we spoke with our teacher to have him explain it to us one-on-one. After speaking with our teacher we began to understand how to make it neutrally buoyant. Our second challenge was soldering the wires together for the electric box. This was a challenge because you have to be sure that all the right wires were together. If you soldered the wrong wires together the ROV would not go in the direction that you wanted it to. We were able to solve this problem because our team members DeAndre and Terrell rearranged the wires and soldered them the way it was supposed to be done.

Our third challenge was soldering the camera motor. We struggled to solder the camera motor because we did not have one. We still are struggling with this issue. Even though all of our challenges have not been fixed, we learned that we make a good team. We make a good team because we each complement each others weaknesses. Jordan is not good with soldering, but Runako; DeAndre: and Terrell are. Runako is not good with writing, but Jordan; Terrell; and DeAndre are. Conclusion During the STE2AM summer academy Eagle Nation was responsible making a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Team members on Eagle Nation were able to build an ROV by working hard and together. Due to our ability to make ROV we were able to save the animals that were affected by the oil spill caused by the ship Exxon Valdez crashing into Bligh Reef. Before we arrived 254,000 animals died with our help 20,000 animals were rescued. In the future, we recommend that when oil spills occur those in charge get help from expert engineers like Eagle Nations so that less animals will die. References Environmental Protection Agency. (2011). Exxon valdez. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/learning/exxon.htm Oceana. (2012). Exxon valdez oil spill facts. Retrieved from http://oceana.org/en/our-work/stopocean-pollution/oil-pollution/learn-act/exxon-valdez-oil-spill-facts Teachers Domain. (2012). Exxon valdez. Retrieved from http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/ess05.sci.ess.waycyc.exxon/