Benthic
Video Surveyor 2
Benthic Video Surveyor 2.
The Benthic
Video Surveyor 2 is a dual camera towed video system. It has the following
specifications:
- two
video cameras - one in a forward-looking orientation and one
in a downward-looking orientation; both cameras have a Sony
1/3'' super
HAD color CCD with 480 lines horizontal resolution (768 x 494
pixels) and 0.5 lux @ F 2.0
- super-bright
white LEDs for illumination
- a heavily ballasted and streamlined outer
faring which tows
directly below the ship
- power supplied by shipboard power
- an operating depth of 150 m (currently restricted by the length
of the electromechanical video cable)
Side view of Benthic Video Surveyor 2.
Front view of Benthic Video Survey 2.
Launching Benthic Video Surveyor 2.
- two downward-oriented scaling lasers (laser housing shown below)
Laser housing.
Close-up view of the laser system.
Close-up view of the laser system.
- a variety of configurations for towed, dropped,
or stationary monitoring
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