Specifications

As a quick summation, my part of the project is only concerned with the electrical components of the vehicle, the propulsion for the vehicle, and the design of the body of the vehicle.  So, in order to allow me to effectively create possible solutions for my responsibilities within the project, I have created the following list of specifications that will help me narrow down the possible solutions as well as create requirements that my designs must reach.

Electrical Component

·        Must connect all parts within one or two systems

·        Must connect all parts so that they are water and sand resistant

·        Must connect all parts so that they do not interfere with motions of other components

·        Must be able to operate vehicle when not on dunes

·        Must easily connect and disconnect to power source

Propulsion

·        Must operate from standard ROV battery

·        Must be able to move vehicle effectively on dunes (be able to cover multitude of terrains)

·        Vehicle must not be able to move in a way that will not cause significant damage to dunes

·        Controls must be intuitive and easy to learn

Body

·        Must securely hold all components of vehicle

·        Must not be a major weight factor

·        Must provide water and sand resistance to vehicle

·        Must have space for other attachments

·        Must be constructed to allow the vehicle to move easily over terrain

·        Must allow easy access to parts for repair or replacement while still keeping water and sand resistance