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Turner Designs and VideoRay LLC Integrate Fluorometer and VideoRay Micro-ROV - October 19, 2010

Fluorometer and ROV combination gives researchers important new tool for Oil Spill Analysis

In response to rapidly growing demand for highly portable and adaptable methods for measuring water quality and oil pollution – particularly in conjunction with the impact of oil spills on marine habitats – VideoRay and Turner Designs announce the integration of the industry-standard Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer with the world’s most popular observation Remotely Operated Vehicle.

The Turner Designs C3 is specified by the US Coast Guard in the SMART protocol for detecting the presence of oil. The C3 Submersible Fluorometer is designed to incorporate up to three optical sensors, temperature and depth. Sensors can be selected to detect Crude Oil, Refined Fuels, CDOM, in vivo Chlorophyll a, blue green algae, rhodamine WT dye, fluorescein dye, and optical brighteners. Turbidity sensors are also available.

The VideoRay is a popular ROV system for underwater scientific research, and is used by Gulf Coast researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi, University of West Florida, Louisiana State University, Florida State University, and others. Its small size, powerful thrusters, advanced camera and recording capabilities, and wide range of sonars, positioning systems, and attachments and sensors make it ideal for research use.

About Turner Designs:
Turner Designs provides innovative fluorescence-based solutions for basic research, water quality analysis, pollution control analysis and industrial applications. Having a unique focus on fluorescence instrumentation for over 35 years and customers throughout the world, Turner Designs is known for rugged, reliable and stable submersible, field, handheld, laboratory and online fluorometers and turbidimeters varying in functionality, size and price.

The integrated ROV can be seen at Clean Gulf Show, October 19-20, 2010 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

Contact Information:
Turner Designs
Tom Brumett, Sales Engineer
Phone: (408) 749-0994 x146
Toll-Free: (877) 316-8049×146
E-Mail: sales@turnerdesigns.com
Website: www.turnerdesigns.com

VideoRay Pro 4 With Fluorometer

VideoRay Pro 4 ROV System With Integrated Turner Designs C3 Fluorometer. Photo: VideoRay LLC

About VideoRay:
With more than 2,000 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in service around the world, VideoRay has clearly become the global leader in Observation ROV technology. VideoRay is an extremely versatile, portable, affordable, and reliable solution for underwater operations including surveys, offshore inspections, search & recovery, homeland & port security, science & research, fish farming, and other unique applications in underwater environments. “Plug and play” technology allows you to quickly attach sensors and accessories in the field so you can successfully complete your mission. VideoRay is available on the General Services Administration.

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WHY VIDEORAY?

AFFORDABILITY

With ROVs starting under $10,000 (in the US), the cost is quickly justified when compared to commercial dive missions or funding the purchase, mobilization, staffing, and operation of larger ROVs.

PORTABILITY

One person can transport the tiny 8-pound sub, control box and tether. The Scout system weighs less than 70 pounds and packs neatly in one rolling Pelican case. All other systems fit in two Pelican cases that can be transported in a car trunk or helicopter, or checked as airline baggage.

USABILITY

Driving the VideoRay is similar to operating a video game. A specially trained ROV pilot is not needed. (In fact, kids raised on video games routinely put adults to shame piloting VideoRay.). VideoRay is equally at home with a search and rescue team as it is with a yacht owner enjoying live views of a coral reef in St. Thomas. Additional controls on advanced models include front camera focus and tilt, rear camera selection and automatic depth holding (see the product detail pages for complete lists of features and capabilities of each model).

SAFETY

Since VideoRay uses less than 500 watts of power, a car or marine battery with inverter, small gasoline generator, or any 100-240 VAC outlet powers the control box and submersible. The current running through the tether to the submersible is a comparatively safe 48 VDC, rather than the possibly lethal 360-plus VDC used by other ROVs. This makes it safe for divers to handle the submersible in the water, and for kids to swim with it in a pool.

REACH

Standard tether lengths vary by model, but additional neutral, negative, and positively buoyant tethers can be added to extend the overall reach of the VideoRay up to 1,100 feet. Tethers are available in a variety of lengths to meet the needs of particular water conditions or projects.