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Arden Perception · Underwater Vision

Precision vision for challenging water.

Engineered to reveal critical underwater detail when suspended sediment, scattered light and uneven illumination make conventional video difficult to use.

Turbid-water imagingCamera + sonar integrationReal-time Ethernet video
Underwater camera kit in a protective hard case
Underwater camera kit

Camera data

Engineering-grade imaging for field deployment.

A robust imaging core with configurable optics, housing materials and depth capability for project-specific underwater work.

Video output1920 × 1080 at 30 fps, real time
InterfaceAdaptive Ethernet, RJ45
Depth ratingStandard 0–300 m. Custom ratings available.
Operating temperature−30 °C to +60 °C
Lens3.37 mm fixed focus as standard; custom optics on request
HousingStainless steel, titanium or aluminium
Image controlAutomatic exposure and white balance for changing illumination

Configure for the mission

Specified per project, not per catalogue.

  • Custom lens options for specific viewing needs.
  • Housing material chosen for the water and the deployment life.
  • Custom depth ratings for demanding deployments.
  • Integrated Ethernet video for robots and inspection platforms.
  • Automatic exposure holds a stable image as light changes through the mission.

Image comparison

Turn low-visibility scenes into usable inspection data.

Enhanced contrast and scene detail help operators assess contours, bottom features and nearby targets with greater confidence.

Low-visibility underwater scene over a sediment bed The same bed with texture and submerged debris resolved
Bed detailLow visibilityenhanced view
Turbid underwater scene with indistinct rock forms The same rock forms with edges and surface texture resolved
Target contourLow visibilityenhanced view

Field comparison

Real-world frames from turbid water.

Side-by-side frames supplied from our camera and a reference camera. The conditions were not strictly controlled.

Field frame from the Arden turbid-water camera, with a target outline visible through the sediment
Our turbid-water cameraSupplied field frame
Field frame from a reference camera in the same turbid water
Reference cameraSupplied field frame

In these supplied frames, our camera preserves more visible structure and tonal separation. Water conditions, target distance, lighting, optics and recording settings were not strictly controlled, so this is a directional field comparison rather than a controlled benchmark.

ROV integration

Deploy the camera on a stable, multi-sensor platform.

Combine this camera with sonar, lighting and navigation sensors for remotely operated low-visibility inspection.

View ROV underwater inspection

Application scenes

Reliable vision across critical underwater operations.

Deploy the camera on the right platform when water clarity, physical access or diver safety limits a conventional visual inspection.

01

Water infrastructure

Inspect dams, gates, intake channels, bridge piers and submerged pipelines with a clear remote view.

02

Hydropower maintenance

Support condition assessment, leakage investigation and maintenance planning around dam faces and gates.

03

Ports and offshore work

Inspect caisson quays, marine structures and offshore wind foundation areas in demanding conditions.

04

Aquaculture

Monitor cages, fish activity and facility condition to support daily aquaculture management.

05

Water networks

Improve the visibility of urban pipelines and enclosed water infrastructure with a robotic platform.

06

Survey and response

Support waterway surveys, environmental monitoring, underwater archaeology and search operations.

Contact

Send the water conditions and the platform you are using.

Tell us the turbidity, the working depth and how the camera will be carried. We will come back with the optics, housing material and depth rating to specify.