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ROV NomenclatureROV nomenclature follows the general pattern for seagoing vessels. The image below provides a visual reference for the directions and attitude relative to the ROV. ROV Orientation and Directions ReferenceBow - The front of the ROV. Stern - The rear of the ROV Port - The left side of the ROV when facing forward. Starboard - The right side of the ROV when facing forward. Fore - Towards the front or The forward direction. Aft - Towards the rear of the rearward direction. Surface - To ascend or move up in the water column to a shallower depth. Dive - To descend or move down in the water column to a deeper depth. ROV Attitude and Motion ReferenceSurge - Forward and Reverse motion of the ROV, forward is positive. Heave - Up and Down motion of the ROV, up is positive. Sway - Left (to port) and Right (to starboard) lateral motion of the ROV, left is positive. Yaw - Right (to starboard) and Left (to port) rotational motion of the ROV, right (clockwise, viewed from the top) is positive. Pitch - Bow Up or Bow Down inclination of the ROV, bow up (clockwise, viewed from the port side) is positive. Roll - Port UP or Port Down relative to Starboard, port up (clockwise, viewed from the rear) is positive. |
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