CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Introduction
This chapter describes the purpose of this project generally. Started with problem according to current issues, and then translated into problem statement. Then,
the objectives of the project are established to overcome the problem statement. Project scopes will state all the scopes and limitation for this project.
1.2. Project Background
Remotely Operated Vehicle ROV is an underwater Robot that design on purpose for surveillance, monitoring and collecting data for all underwater activities.
Their main use is for operations either in environment hazardous to humans or at depth pressurized that could affect system of human body. The majority of ROVs in services
are used by the oil industry for maintaining oil rigs and pipelines [1].
Figure 1.1: Work-Class ROV [1].
Normally ROV for observation class are not embedded with any other tools. The ROV’s is smaller than work-class ROV’s that needed more space on installing the
tools to done the underwater task. The observation classes of ROV are used for visual inspection and capable of carrying payload of over 30kg. Sensor and camera is usually
mounted to the observation class ROV’s to done the routine surveillances of subsea structures [1].
Alternative purpose of this project is to build robot that able to maneuver underwater. In addition, ROV has developed with a hydrodynamic shape design. As a
development of this project, it is a must to make sure the ROV into new looks and perform maneuver efficiencies and ability of controlling the ROV.
This robot consists of a main mechanical structure holding several thrusters, cameras and some equipment such as depth sensor to measure altitude and pressure
sensor to measure pressure underwater. The robot is connected to a surface unit by means of a multi conductor cable called Tether. This cable transfers the control
signals, video signals and power between the surface unit and the ROV.
1.3. Problem Statement
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