Scope, procurement, and architecture
Confirm requirements, procure parts, and establish the mechanical/hardware/software architecture.
Updates
A planned build log, not a launch announcement.
The current public timeline follows the SPF application and project schedule. Milestones are planned unless later documentation confirms completion.
Phase 1 timeline
First integrated prototype
Bring mechanical, hardware, and software work into a first full-system prototype.
Controlled water testing and calibration
Run bench tests, controlled water tests, calibration checks, and first visualization pipeline.
Approved fixed-water-body testing window
If permission and conditions allow, test in a small approved campus water body.
AMS report and handoff archive
Prepare final report and documentation package for future student teams.