Pier Pilings Inspection Checklist [ Print this 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: Along Line 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	Navigate to the Entry Point
	2.3	Start the Recording
	2.4	Conduct the Inspection Double check the settings.
	2.4.1	Start the Inspection
	2.4.2	Complete Additional Passes
	2.4.3	Moce to the Next Piling
	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

Pier Pilings Inspection (PPI) Standard Operating Procedures, Version: 1.00.00