UNDERWATER VIDEO NORTH
Yukon's First and Only Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle Service
Underwater Video North is the first Yukon business to
provide underwater Remote Operated Vehicle service for exploring our northern
waters. The company has been in business since 1995 and is owned
and operated by Doug Davidge. For more information on Underwater
Video North, link to "Company Profile".
Exactly what is a Remote Operated Vehicle (also known as an ROV)?
ROVs are robotics systems specifically designed for exploring both freshwater
and marine environments.
The Super Scamp system shown at left is a light weight and compact submersible
color video camera and lighting system that is self-propelled and can be
manipulated and controlled remotely from the surface by a skilled operator.
ROVs offer a safe and reliable means to access and video tape underwater
environments for any length of time at considerable depth, summer or winter.
This technology is particularly well suited for deployment in limiting
or high risk conditions such as under ice, in cold water, at night or where
there is a need to explore depths beyond the safe limits of scuba divers
for extended periods of time.
Common Areas of Application
Scientific Research
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Lake and River Investigations
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Fisheries Habitat Studies
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Underwater Waste Surveys
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Underwater Historic Sites Exploration and Inventory
Commercial and Non-Scientific
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Hydro-Electric Dam Inspections
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Assist in Commercial Underwater Diving Salvage and Inspection Operations
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Municipal Water Intake and Water Treatment System Inspections
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Assist Enforcement Agencies in Search and Recovery Operations
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Assist Search and Rescue Organizations
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Inspection of Submerged Structures (i.e. dock pilings, bridge abutments,
cables)
Special Groups
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Environmental Interest Groups
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Student Groups and Educational Institutes
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Underwater Video Photography
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Sports Fishing Promotion
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ROV Specifications
| Model: |
Super Scamp |
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| Manufacturer by: |
SeaSmart Technologies
(formally Hydrobotics Engineering Canada Inc.) |
| Length: |
90cm (35") |
| Width: |
46cm (18") |
| Height: |
43cm (17") |
| Weight: |
28Kg (64 lbs) |
| Operational Depth: |
0 - 86 meters (0 - 250 ft.) |
| Vehicle Weight: |
28Kg (64 lbs) |
| Control Console Weight: |
42kg (87 lbs) |
| 4 electric thruster units |
| 500 watt lighting system |
The Super Scamp is equipped with a 6mm auto iris wide angle color video
camera with 180 degree pan and tilt capability. The Super Scamp can be
powered using standard 115VAC 60 Hz power where it is available or by a
2500 watt gas powered generator. Video images can be simultaneously recorded
using 8mm, Hi8mm, VHS, or digital formats.
Underwater Video North also provides video editing, video capture (AVI,
MPEG) and still capture (all popular formats) using the latest in PC based
video capture hardware.
If you have a specific need or would like to know more about ROV technology
please contact Underwater Video North by clicking on the envelope below:
Mailing Address:
76 Kluane Crescent
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 3G9
Phone: (867) 668-2233 |
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Special Reports
Click on the images below
to find out more
Lake Laberge Burbot tunnel burrows with the latest update .
A Report on a Preliminary Underwater Survey of Lake Laberge in the
Vicinity of Deep Creek, Yukon (1999) 
****21-March-2000 - more bombs are discovered! ****  
Details to follow soon….. |
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Last Update: 29-Mar-2000 |