Testing Procedures

*Please note that I will be using a motor for both moving parts due to availability rather than a motor and a servo. Also, my partner ES has changed the dimensions of the vessel so some of my measurements may be incorrect, I will make changes accordingly.

1. Check that camera is filming and working properly by connecting the live feed transmitter to a screen and observing whether or not the view is clear.
2. If view is unclear, clear it. Lens of camera may need to be cleaned if view on screen is blurred.
3. Make sure nothing is in the way of moving parts by moving all parts using the radio control and ensuring that nothing limits movement that shouldn't.
4. Check to see if rotating motor rotates 360 degrees by using the radio control.
5. Examine glass to ensure that it is clean and clear without any cracks or damage that could obstruct the camera's view or be a danger to the vessel or system.
6. Check to see if servo pivots the camera properly using the radio control.
7. If view on screen is suddenly fuzzy or not visible at all make sure that vessel did not go out of range by bringing the vessel closer to the receiver to see if vision improves.
8. When filming is complete run through film and make sure nothing went wrong while filming.

Questions to ask:
If the view of the camera is obstructed or blurred, what is causing that?  Can it be fixed or prevented?
If something doesn't move when or how it should, why doesn't it?
If something is limiting the movement of a part of the system can it be fixed or prevented?
If something went wrong during filming, what was it and can it be fixed or prevented?
Did all of the tests work?  Did the system malfunction despite the tests?

Fig. 1: Sandy Hook, where testing will be held

Fig. 2: Sandy Hook Bay frozen over

Picture Sources:
Figure 1: http://njscuba.net/sites/site_raritan_bay.html
Figure 2: http://www.windsurfresource.com/sandy_hook.htm