AUV Imaging System

The AUV Imaging System is a serial-controlled subsea imaging system for autonomous underwater vehicles. A titanium camera housing captures stills and video, with onboard storage sized for field deployments. The AUV Imaging System is also compatible with the Laser Strobe Module.

The host vehicle commands capture, exposure, and shutdown over RS-232. When the web interface is enabled, operators can view a live stream, configure the camera, and download recorded files over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Stills are saved as JPEG, PNG, or raw DNG, and video is recorded as H.264 MP4 to the internal solid-state drive.

RS-232 control from the host vehicle
Web interface for live view, configuration, and file download
Titanium camera housing
Interval still capture and video clips
JPEG, PNG, and raw DNG stills
Global-shutter monochrome or 12MP color sensor
2TB solid-state storage
Wi-Fi and Ethernet alongside serial
Camera power draw of 2-3W

Camera Housing

Housing MaterialTitanium

Dimensions (OD x L)2.10 x 5.39" /
[5.3 x 13.7cm]

ConnectorsSUBCONN MCIL8M,
SUBCONN Nano 6-pin

Environmental

Depth Rating3000m

Operating Temp-10 to +50°C

Electrical

Power Supply5-25 VDC

Camera Power Consumption2-3W

Storage2TB SSD

Optical

Lens4.2mm focal length, F/1.9,
no IR filter

Video720p at 60 fps,
1080p at 30 fps

Image FormatJPEG, PNG, or raw DNG

Sensor Option: Machine Vision

Image Sensor2.2MP, 1/2.7" CMOS,
global shutter

Monochrome8/10/12 bit channel

Pixel SizeSquare, 2.79µm

Active Pixels1600 x 1400

Min Shutter Speed100µs

Sensor Option: Surveillance

Image Sensor12MP, 1/2.3" CMOS,
rolling shutter

Color12 bit channel

Pixel SizeSquare, 1.55µm

Active Pixels4056 x 3040

Min Shutter Speed250µs

System

CommsRS-232, WLAN,
Ethernet LAN Cat5

Alternate view of the Wassoc AUV Imaging System showing the titanium housing, viewport, and subsea connector

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