FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS SUBS IN SCHOOLS?
Subs in Schools is a STEM initiative challenging teams of 3 to 6 school students in year groups S1 to S3 to build and control a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). The initiative is led by Engineering in Motion (EIM), a leading global education programme provider, along with lead supporter the Royal Navy. The programme will be managed in partnership with Stirling based STEM challenge providers, ESP.
This is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning programme where students have the opportunity to learn about complex engineering systems while building an ROV. In the challenge, the vehicle needs to complete a series of underwater tests including a speed challenge, object retrieval and an obstacle course.
This is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning programme where students have the opportunity to learn about complex engineering systems while building an ROV. In the challenge, the vehicle needs to complete a series of underwater tests including a speed challenge, object retrieval and an obstacle course.
WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS?
Though innovation is greatly encouraged, there are a few rules and guidelines, highlighted as Critical Regulations which you MUST adhere to. If your ROV does not comply with these Technical Regulations, it will require modification prior to entering the pool. Time has been added to the event timetable to allow you to do this. If the necessary modifications cannot be completed within the time allocated, a 60 second time penalty will be awarded for each non-compliance.
Prior to entering the pool your ROV will be held at the ‘Ship Lift’ where it will be checked by the judges for compliance with the technical regulations. Teams must be present at the check to handle the ROV and answer any questions. You will have 15 minutes ‘tinker time’ to rectify any non-compliances followed by an opportunity for a quick paddling pool test (if required) prior to starting the first pool challenge.
Prior to entering the pool your ROV will be held at the ‘Ship Lift’ where it will be checked by the judges for compliance with the technical regulations. Teams must be present at the check to handle the ROV and answer any questions. You will have 15 minutes ‘tinker time’ to rectify any non-compliances followed by an opportunity for a quick paddling pool test (if required) prior to starting the first pool challenge.