General Deployment Concerns - LoCO-AUV/loco_config GitHub Wiki

Compiled below are a list of concerns to check and double check before going in the water with LoCO. Safety of all human operators should be the first priority whenever operating LoCO AUV.

• Does LoCO have the necessary memory space to be collecting data? Does LoCO have the necessary programs on board to be running your programs?
• Is LoCO sealed against water entry? Have you double checked the seals to ensure they are not cracked and are properly lubricated? Has a vacuum been pulled within the tubes and are the seals in place?
• Do you have the correct ballast set up for the water you are going to perform your trial in?
• If operating with a tether, do you have the necessary room and personnel lined up to have a successful trial? Do you have someone able to operate the computer, operate the tether, and have a third person in the water with LoCO? Is the tether connected correctly?
• If you are in the water with LoCO, do you have the magnetic power on/off switch and do you have it tied to your person?
• Do you have the sufficient swimming skills and necessary gear to work with LoCO in a trial environment? Do you and those you are with have sufficient knowledge of the LoCO system to be operating it?