A nice image of a calanoid copepod (possibly of the genus Labidocera) from the SPC2.
Cameras Online
After the initial deployment on March 11, 2015, both cameras are now up and running and have been for a few days. Below are a few example images from the cameras. Many, many more can be viewed through the SPCView Image Browser
SPCP2:
SPC2:
Pier Installation
Photos of the installation of the cameras with the SCCOOS CTD/Fluorometer at the scrips pier. Photo Credit: Eric Orenstein
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Pier Deployment
Frame being deployed at Scripps Pier
With the SPC2 and SPCP2 mounted, the SAAS frame is lowered into the water.
SPC cameras and SCOOS CTD/Fluorometer
SPC cameras and SCOOS CTD/Fluorometer
Melissa, Mary, and Eric work to mount all the instruments
Melissa, Mary and Eric work to mount all the instruments
Melissa, Mary and Eric diving to install the frame
Melissa, Mary and Eric diving to install the frame
SPC Development Photos
SPC and SPCP camera systems
SPC and SPCP camera systems after testing in the Keck Pool
SPCs deployed in the Keck Pool
SPCs deployed in the Keck Pool
SPC Camera Housing Endcaps
Endcaps of the SPC camera housing showing Power/Ethernet, Strobe, Pump, and Auxiliary Ports
Cameras and Cable
The SPC and SPCP cameras next to the underwater Power/Ethernet cable.
SPC Strobe Housing Endcaps
SPC Strobe Housing Endcaps showing the strobe input and also the pump intake filter.
SPC camera underwater in the Keck Pool
SPC camera underwater in the Keck Pool.
SPC Strobe Endcap and Pins
SPC Strobe Endcap and Pins
SPC Camera endcap and pins
SPC Camera endcap and pins
SPC Internals and Titanium Tubes
Side-by-side of the SPC internals (computer, camera, optics, LEDs, etc...) and the titanium tubes that house the system.
Strobe Condenser Lens
Closeup of the strobe condenser lens without the view cap and view port (note the black rectange is a reflection)
SPCP 5x imaging objective
Closeup of the 5x imaging objective lens used on the SPCP camera.
Power Supply
Closeup of the power supply and internal wiring in the camera housing.
SPC Computer
Closeup of the ODROID-XU3 embedded computer used in the SPC cameras.
0.5x Telecentric imaging lens
Closeup of the 0.5x lens used in the SPC camera.
SPC condenser lens
SPC condenser lens
SPC LED strobe Electronics and Collector Lens
SPC LED strobe Electronics and Collector Lens
SPC camera internals and titanium tubes
SPC camera internals and titanium tubes
Plankton Cameras Online Soon
The Scripps Plankton Cameras will be deployed this week. Realtime image data will be available shortly there after.
Plankton Cameras on the Bench in the Jaffe Lab
The plankton cameras will be sealed up and tested soon aiming for an early march deployment.