Monitor ROV operator course
University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (UZG)
Reference Teacher: Đula Nađ
Teacher(s): Đula Nađ, Fausto Ferreira, Matko Batoš
This course introduces the basics and advanced topics related to Monitor-class Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The course includes theoretical classes on the basic theory and operating principles of ROVs as well as a strong component on the maintenance and operations of ROVs. Finally, around half the course is dedicated to hands-on activities and operations at sea with real equipment.
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The student will acquire knowledge on the area of ROVs and specific knowledge on monitor-class ROVs. The students will also develop a good ability to understand the practical issues of ROVs through hands-on exercises.
During the hands-on activities, the students will acquire practical skills and learn how to pilot ROVs (potentially more than one type) in typical situations. They will also gain hands-on experience in scientific analysis and interpretation of real collected data and will be able to process that data based on the knowledge acquired.
The students will gain adequate basic knowledge of ROV piloting, and they will have the opportunity to drive the ROV and make decisions during the exercises at sea. Furthermore, they will be able to apply the learnt methods in real operations while making their own judgments on what is the best method for each case.
Students will improve their ability to communicate by working in teams, to operate autonomously, and to easily integrate into a real-life trial.
Students will have acquired the ability to work in a team, operate independently, and integrate easily into the workplace. Additionally, students will improve their problem-solving skills by addressing issues encountered in analyzing and processing the data collected at sea and while piloting the ROV at sea.
No prerequisites
The course is composed of frontal lectures and a strong component of hands-on activities at sea.
The students are evaluated on the basis of the hands-on exercises.
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The expected learning outcomes can contribute to the achievements of the following goals: Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 4: Quality Education.
This course is included in the Lifelong education catalog of FER, more info on enrollment can be found on the following website https://www.fer.unizg.hr/cjelozivotno_obrazovanje/katalog_programa/upravljanje_ronilicama
Course Modules: Educational material and syllabus including :
Module 1 ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Familiarization
Introduction (UV (underwater vehicles) history, ROV hierarchy, basic taxonomy)
Monitor class ROV applications
ROV parts (overview and function)
Basic practices and procedures (Controls, Setup of control area, Safe launch and recovery, Cable management)
Basic ROV navigation principles (Orientation, Automatic features)
Module 2 ROV Operations
Advanced ROV navigation and additional components
Mission (dive) planning (briefing, paths, communication)
Inspection, maintenance, and repair (buoyancy, electrical, sealings, salt/dirt, storage, battery leakages)
Data management and post processing
Module 3 Hands-on
Simulation – basic features (function buttons) and familiarization with controls and the behaviour of the ROV, tether handling. Auto functions (auto depth, auto heading), instrumentation (depth gauge, compass), handling currents and low visibility.
First dive – in calm waters, good visibility (if possible), clear of obstructions. Quick recap of main ROV concepts, parts. Launching ROV, basic manoeuvres, depth control. Quay side inspection, ending a dive. Using FPV goggles + joystick. Tether handling.
Advanced manoeuvres (orientation, estimating distance from objects/seafloor. Confined space and untangling manoeuvres. Position estimation.
Underwater structure inspection/hull inspection/pipe inspection
Drone Mastery – Search and rescue – search for lost item/wreck hunting (e.g. expanding square search / parallel search)
- Slides from teachers. “The ROV manual: a user guide for observation class remotely operated vehicle”, Robert D Christ, Robert L. Wernli Sr, Elsevier, 2011