Q: What is the shape size and weight of the drone data recorder? Does it have a loop? A: One of the emitting debris objects contains the drone data recorder. The drone data recorder is connected to a lighted buoyant object (similar to a fishing bobber). Locate the drone data recorder and release it to the surface. The navy surface team will recover the data recorder, not the SeaPerch team. They drone data recorder does not have a loop. Please refer to the 2015 SeaPerch Challenge Specification Document for details on recovering the drone data recorder task. Q: Does the drone material have a loop attached to it as well? What is the weight of the drone material? A: The drone material is a Styrofoam airplane kit. The drone (stealth material) is sitting on the ocean (pool) floor in 3 non-magnetic parts. Each part will be slightly negatively buoyant and each will have a lift loop to facilitate recovery. The lift loop will be the same on each drone part and will also be similar to the lift loops on the emitting (debris) objects. The wing span is 4 ft. and can be purchased at Wal-Mart. Q: Can a team retrieve any part of the plane as part of task 4 (stealth material)? A: Yes. Q: Will the "kelp" be stationary? A: The "kelp" will be anchored at the bottom of the pool and move freely with the currents in the pool. Material is similar to caution tape and will not cause an obstruction. Questions on the Obstacle Course Q: Will the mine on the obstacle course be located at the halfway point? A: The mine will be placed near the 2nd or 3rd hoop. Q: Is the ROV required to surface after the mine is detonated? A: No. ROV is required to surface at the end of the course before returning to the pool wall. Q: What is the time penalty for not activating the mine on the obstacle course? A: This has not been determined. Q: Are cameras allowed for Open Class? A: Yes and the team must provide their own power source.
Q: What is the shape size and weight of the drone data recorder? Does it have a loop? A: One of the emitting debris objects contains the drone data recorder. The drone data recorder is connected to a lighted buoyant object (similar to a fishing bobber). Locate the drone data recorder and release it to the surface. The navy surface team will recover the data recorder, not the SeaPerch team. They drone data recorder does not have a loop. Please refer to the 2015 SeaPerch Challenge Specification Document for details on recovering the drone data recorder task. Q: Does the drone material have a loop attached to it as well? What is the weight of the drone material? A: The drone material is a Styrofoam airplane kit. The drone (stealth material) is sitting on the ocean (pool) floor in 3 non-magnetic parts. Each part will be slightly negatively buoyant and each will have a lift loop to facilitate recovery. The lift loop will be the same on each drone part and will also be similar to the lift loops on the emitting (debris) objects. The wing span is 4 ft. and can be purchased at Wal-Mart. Q: Can a team retrieve any part of the plane as part of task 4 (stealth material)? A: Yes. Q: Will the "kelp" be stationary? A: The "kelp" will be anchored at the bottom of the pool and move freely with the currents in the pool. Material is similar to caution tape and will not cause an obstruction. Questions on the Obstacle Course Q: Will the mine on the obstacle course be located at the halfway point? A: The mine will be placed near the 2nd or 3rd hoop. Q: Is the ROV required to surface after the mine is detonated? A: No. ROV is required to surface at the end of the course before returning to the pool wall. Q: What is the time penalty for not activating the mine on the obstacle course? A: This has not been determined. Q: Are cameras allowed for Open Class? A: Yes and the team must provide their own power source.
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