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SV3-209609080 “SV3-038” Version:1.1.3 User:cwahl 779Wh INET RUDDER DRY WiFi 2025-08-18T18:19:17.496Z

SV3 Pre-Launch Checklist

Date Glider Name
Tech(s) Organization
Project Ship/Op Area

Software Information

Regulus Version
Plugins

Communication

Item/Procedure
Readings
Comments
Initials
WiFi Connection
Virtual Relay
WGMS Iridium
Vehicle telemetry received
Location
Tracker telemetry received
Battery (bars)
Report Rate

Configuration

Item/Procedure
Readings
Specifications
Comments
Initials
Tracker WGMS name  
(Optional) Second Tracker Name  
Drybox WGMS name  
Float name  
Glider name  
Umbilical Length  
G1  
G2  
G3  
T1  
D1  
S1  
S2  
S3  
S4  
Event definitions   Compare against standard list
Vehicle and tracker op area defined Note area name(s) and enable alarms
Escalation list created/populated    

Vehicle Status

Item/Procedure Readings Comments Initals
Battery [Wh] > 700 Wh
Solar Power Indicators: > 0

Item/Procedure
Readings
Domain Info AMPS Hardware Status Temperature (°C) Pressure (kPa) Hardware Uptime Comments Initials

Domain_Name=Host, Node=1, HW_SerNum=0x333247093236303200430026 On=Y

Mechanical Checks

Item/Procedure
Specifications
Comments
Initials
Float Wet-mates connected/lubed 3M Silicone Lubricant Spray 3M ID No. 62-4678-4930-3
Connector covers secure  
Drybox secure Wiggle test
Contact info secure  
Hull Free of cracks and dings
Skeg/Fin Secure
Sub Hardware secure  
Umbilical visual inspection Free of voids/defects
Umbilical ribbon cable inspection  
Roll pins inserted Flush with surface
Wings Hardware secure with Loctite and Lock Nuts
Thrudder Hardware secure

Vehicle Functionality

Item/Procedure
Readings
Specifications
Comments
Initials
Thruster Spin Spins freely, slow and fast speeds
Rudder Range of Motion   Rudder moves freely and smoothly
Rudder right, left, center Right, Left, Center
Thrudder Compass Correction recommended NOT corrected
Fixed heading test (spin) Avoidance Off, Note Heading Used
Waypoint course test (spin) Avoidance Off, Note Waypoint Course Used
Buoy Release Mechanism Catch release buoy by hand
Octopus Cable 01 Must Pass
Octopus Cable 02 Must Pass
AIS Status If in harbor, must see MMSI
Photo Document    

Vehicle Communication and Telemetry

Item/Procedure
Readings / Specifications
Comments
Initials
WX reporting
UBLOX GPS
Airmar GPS
Torpedo GPS
Water speed readings
Obstacle Avoidance Status
Check alarms "Out of bounds" red. All yellow/green

General Comments



Technician Signature:

Note: Once vehicle is launched the following tasks must be completed
1. Clear alarms
2. Log vehicle modifications in notebook
3. Vehicle on mission
4. Create LAUNCHED comment into WGMS
5. Upload photos to gallery website with album name: YYYY-MM-DD VehicleName