Voyis demonstrated its Discovery Stereo Camera at Aqua-Cage Fisheries, showcasing how unmanned systems can enhance the precision and reliability of underwater infrastructure inspections.
By leveraging high-resolution imaging and real-time 3D measurements, the system provides detailed assessments of aquaculture infrastructure, even in challenging low-visibility conditions.
Advanced Net Inspections with Real-Time Data
Containment nets are essential for preventing fish escapes and ensuring biosecurity. These nets are exposed to mechanical stress, biological fouling, and environmental wear, requiring regular inspections. The Discovery Stereo Camera captures high-resolution true-color imagery that reveals intricate structural details, allowing operators to detect early signs of damage, such as frayed mesh fibers, holes, or biofouling accumulation.
In addition to visual inspections, the stereo imaging system allows operators to take precise measurements in real time, such as the width of mesh openings or the diameter of specific features. This transforms inspections from subjective assessments into data-driven evaluations, improving both accuracy and repeatability.
Infrastructure Assessments Beyond Containment Nets
The camera system was also used to inspect other critical infrastructure components, such as fish pens, brackets, floats, and mooring elements, for signs of corrosion, misalignment, or fatigue. These components are often difficult to evaluate without diver intervention or manual tools. The stereo imaging system enabled remote inspections, including measurements such as the angle of misaligned braces or the spacing between mooring clamps.
This measurement capability is valuable for detecting early-stage structural issues that might not yet be critical but warrant monitoring. By combining qualitative imagery with precise quantitative data, the system helps ensure that maintenance actions can be planned proactively.
Streamlined Operations with Efficient Data Collection
One of the key benefits demonstrated was the efficiency of data collection. Traditional inspection methods rely on diver availability and subjective video interpretation. The Discovery Stereo Camera captures high-quality footage and real-time 3D measurements in a single deployment, reducing the need for rework or multiple inspection phases.
With immediate access to accurate data, operators can make informed decisions on-site, while the system’s repeatable data collection ensures consistency and supports long-term maintenance planning and compliance.
Empowering Aquaculture Operations with Precise Monitoring Tools
Aquaculture sites face unique environmental challenges and structural stressors, requiring reliable tools to monitor and maintain infrastructure integrity. The Discovery Stereo Camera from Voyis offers high-quality optical imaging and precise 3D measurement capabilities, providing operators with greater control over their infrastructure assessments. This technology enables early detection of minor issues, validation of structural changes, and supports maintenance planning, risk reduction, and asset reliability.
