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Ken Stelly is a member of the DIVER team, which is focused on creating an ROV to explore flooded mines like Quincy Mine. The goal is to collect data for renewable energy implementation, specifically geothermal or hydroelectric power. The project has several phases, with Phase 0 involving designing the ROV for basic water readings. Phase 1 is focused on improving the ROV to operate autonomously up to 400 meters deep and gather more data. Phase 2 will involve mapping the entire 2,000 meter depth of Quincy Mine. The team has faced challenges with water pressure and the confined environment of the mine, but they are excited to continue their work. Hello, I am Ken Stelly. I am a member of the Implementation and Documentation sub-team within DIVER. DIVER stands for Deep Investigation Vehicle for Energy Resources. This project focuses on making an ROV to explore and map flooded mines, specifically exploring Quincy Mine. We aim to collect data for those interested in the possible implementation of renewable energy sources, specifically geothermal or hydroelectric power within Quincy Mine or other similar mines. Data collection involves mapping the environment with LIDAR to build a model to evaluate the structural integrity of the mine, as well as take readings on the makeup of the water. Our project had several phases to it. Phase 0 involved developing an initial design for the ROV capable of operating in pool and tank depth, as well as take basic readings of the water it is in. This phase of the project allowed us to test many of the general movement capabilities of the ROV. Phase 1 is the primary focus of the project currently. We are working on improving the ROV to autonomously operate up to depths of 400 meters and be capable of gathering additional data from its environment. The end goal of this phase is to do a shallow water test in the Quincy Mine. Phase 2 will be the final phase of the project. This entails full mapping of the 2,000 meter depth of Quincy Mine. There have been many interesting challenges dealing with issues like water pressure and the confined environment of a mine. We are excited to continue work on this unique project.