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Observer & Nova Micro

Compact 4K subsea imaging system for small ROV & AUV platforms

Compact 4K subsea imaging system for small ROV & AUV platforms
...all Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and inspection-class Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)... ...n in demanding underwater environments, the system incorporates Deep Vision Optics technology to...
Observer & Nova Pro

High-sensitivity subsea imaging system for long-range optical survey operations

High-sensitivity subsea imaging system for long-range optical survey operations
...and high-speed underwater inspection missions conducted by work-class ROVs, large AUVs, hybrid... ...y in low-light underwater environments. Real-time onboard image enhancement and machine-learning...

Military Underwater Cameras

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Military underwater cameras are used to capture video and still images under the water for a wide variety of defense applications. These cameras may be used by military divers, either handheld or fixed to headgear, or mounted on submarines, ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and other vessels.

Underwater Video Cameras

Underwater video cameras may be used by submarines for monitoring of systems such as towed-array sonars or dry deck shelters. They may also be used for periscoping.

Underwater Camera by Forcys

Observer & Nova Pro Underwater Imaging System by Forcys

Waterproof video cameras may be fixed to ROVs and other UUVs (unmanned underwater vehicles) for a variety of purposes. They may be used to aid in the inspection or repair of vessel hulls and structures such as bridges and offshore platforms. They may also be used to provide navigation assistance as well as situational awareness for missions such as:

Mil-Spec Underwater Cameras

Rugged underwater cameras may need to be engineered to certain MIL-SPEC standards for waterproofing, corrosion resistance and other environmental factors. Waterproof video cameras are usually rated to a particular depth, and are made of a variety of materials such as anodised aluminum, or titanium for particularly deep operations. They may need to be designed with low light sensitivity, or include lighting systems for extra illumination.

Underwater Laser Cameras

Underwater laser cameras that will provide enhanced visibility in murky waters are also under development. These cameras use laser pulses instead of a continuous light source, which solves the problem of backscatter due to light reflecting off particles in the water.

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