VIDEO LANDER
VIDEO LANDER
The Video Lander is an economical stationary robotic tool rated to 300 meters. It integrates stereo video cameras and lights on a rotating boom that pans 360 degrees, protected within a rugged frame.
Video recording occurs subsurface for maximum fidelity, while providing real-time viewing topside on board the ship. Software allows sizing and range to be determined to 1-2 mm.
The Stereo Video Lander is designed to be dropped from a ship of opportunity. It requires power at 110 VAC, 5 AMP minimum.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Depth rating: 1,000 ft of sea water (fsw) (300 m)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
- Diameter: 40 inches (1 m)
- Height: 54 inches (1.4 m)
- Weight: 250 lbs (114 kg) air weight (without removable lead ballast)
CAMERAS
- Primary: Stereo color, wide-angle video cameras on adjustable boom mounts
- Landing assist: Downward-facing, wide-angle, black/white camera
- Rotation: Forward cameras and 2 lights rotate 350 degrees, providing >360 degree view.
INSTRUMENTATION
- Control Console: A 19 inch x 3U junction box houses the surface controls; surface viewing monitor
- Video Recorders: Two rugged DVR recorders subsea, for high-resolution, time-synced recording of the stereo video cameras. Recorders have GPS time code overlaid on the video recording as well as on the recorder’s audio channel.
- Umbilicals: 2 x 1,000 ft (300 m) matatable umbilicals for a total length of 2,000’ ft (600 m)
- Lights: 3 DSPL Multi-Sealite Matrix dimmable LED lights, each providing 2600 lumens on adjustable mounts
- Depth Gauge: provides Lander depth in meters
- GPS NMEA Data Feed: provides surface location and UTC time via USB serial port