Setup, familiarization, and component verification
Finalize Phase 1 scope, architecture, safety procedures, procurement records, and basic component checks.
Updates
Phase 1 build log
Public milestones follow the project plan. Entries are planned unless later documentation confirms completion.
Milestones
Parallel subsystem build
Mechanical frame, electronics bench tests, and component-level software modules ready for integration.
Integration and controlled-water validation
Cross-team testing of buoyancy, waterproofing, propulsion, calibration, logging, and the first visualization pipeline.
Full-system validation and optional campus still-water demo
Complete controlled-water test event; campus still-water testing only if permission, weather, and safety allow.
Final report and handoff archive
Submit the final project report and organized archive by January 31, 2027.