Solution one has a glass dome centered on the bottom of the vessel that will be designed by my partner ES. The camera and camera system will sit in the vessel so that the camera is in the center of the glass dome. The dome will be clear so that the camera can film through it.
The part that will hold the camera will be mostly constructed of wood, much like the rest of the vessel. The actual attachment for the camera will be a ball and socket joint that will be made of metal. This kind of joint would allow the camera to move in many different directions. The glass dome will be blown glass that can be found at glass stores, such as Hot Sand in Asbury Park, NJ. The glass has to be absolutely clear so that the film is not distorted. The dome will be sealed to the wooden hull to prevent water from getting in. The camera and camera system will be wireless and radio controlled from the shore.
The camera will be moved on a single system. A ball and socket joint moves on several planes and allows the camera to view the benthic organisms at many different angles. This joint will be radio operated allowing the operators to be able to have few limitations while filming.
This solution is good because it allows the camera to be in the middle of the action, so to speak. The camera can film fish swimming directly next to it, not just beneath it. Also, if the fish swims around the vessel the camera can follow it. It can still film below the vessel, but it will not be limited to that.
Solution one will be fragile because the glass dome will protrude from the bottom of the vessel. There is also a possibility that the dome will create a fish-eye effect and distort the film. The glass dome would also be heavy, which may make the vessel sit low in the water.
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| Fig. 1: Front view |
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| Fig. 2: Side View |
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| Fig. 3: Top View |
*all dashed lines are hidden lines
All drawings done by MM.
All drawings done by MM.
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