Pier Wall Inspection Checklist

	1	Mission Planning
	1.1	Obtain a Chart Optional if you do not have or plan to use a chart.
	1.2	Load the Chart Optional if you do not have or plan to use a chart.
	1.3	Set Up Video Overlay
	1.4	Define Inspection Parameters Distance from Pier: ~ 0.7 times the visibility Pass (pass) spacing: ~ 1.3 times the visibility (provides 10% overlap with previous passes).
	1.5	Set Waypoint Defaults Heading: Fixed (perpendicular to the pier) Waypoint Z Value: typically 0.65 times the visibility Depth/Altitude: Depth (starting depth 0.65 times the visibility) Speed: typically 0.5 m/s (1.5 ft/s)
	1.6	Place Waypoints Place a minimum of two waypoints.
	1.7	Save the Mission Plan
	2	On-site Operations
	2.1	Site Selection and Set Up
	2.1.1	Begin the Predive Checklist
	2.1.2	Initialize the Recording
	2.1.3	Launch the Vehicle
	2.2	Open Mission Controls Set the Waypoint Locks as desired. Speed, Heading, Depth – Enabled If not using a chart, place waypoints for the start and stop of inspection passes at this time
	2.3	Start the Recording
	2.4	Conduct the Inspection Double check the settings.
	2.4.1	Start the Mission Right-click on the first waypoint and select Go to Waypoint.
	2.4.2	Fine Tune Settings Sonar Range Vehicle Pitch Camera Angle Heading Speed Altitude
	2.4.3	Monitor the Sensors
	2.4.4	Evaluate for Objectives Use the manual control features to inspect targets more closely.
	2.4.4.1	Looking for an Object
	2.4.4.2	Mapping an Area
	2.4.5	Complete Additional Passes Continue the Inspection adjusting the depth before each pass and rerunning the mission back and forth between the end waypoints.
	3	Vehicle Recovery
	3.1	Return to Launch Site
	3.2	Stop the Recording
	3.3	Save the Mission
	3.4	Recover the Vehicle
	4	Post Mission
	4.1	Analyze the Data
	4.2	Archive the Data

Updated on March 14, 2023

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