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Photos of the installation of the cameras with the SCCOOS CTD/Fluorometer at the scrips pier. Photo Credit: Eric Orenstein
With the SPC2 and SPCP2 mounted, the SAAS frame is lowered into the water.
SPC cameras and SCOOS CTD/Fluorometer
Melissa, Mary and Eric work to mount all the instruments
Melissa, Mary and Eric diving to install the frame
SPC and SPCP camera systems after testing in the Keck Pool
SPCs deployed in the Keck Pool
Endcaps of the SPC camera housing showing Power/Ethernet, Strobe, Pump, and Auxiliary Ports
The SPC and SPCP cameras next to the underwater Power/Ethernet cable.
SPC Strobe Housing Endcaps showing the strobe input and also the pump intake filter.
SPC camera underwater in the Keck Pool.
SPC Strobe Endcap and Pins
SPC Camera endcap and pins
Side-by-side of the SPC internals (computer, camera, optics, LEDs, etc...) and the titanium tubes that house the system.
Closeup of the strobe condenser lens without the view cap and view port (note the black rectange is a reflection)
Closeup of the 5x imaging objective lens used on the SPCP camera.
Closeup of the power supply and internal wiring in the camera housing.
Closeup of the ODROID-XU3 embedded computer used in the SPC cameras.
Closeup of the 0.5x lens used in the SPC camera.
SPC condenser lens
SPC LED strobe Electronics and Collector Lens
SPC camera internals and titanium tubes
The Scripps Plankton Cameras will be deployed this week. Realtime image data will be available shortly there after.
The plankton cameras will be sealed up and tested soon aiming for an early march deployment.