Discover how SubC Imaging’s Hibernation Mode significantly extends underwater camera battery life, enabling long-term autonomous monitoring with reduced power consumption, fewer site visits, and improved operational efficiency for marine research and offshore inspection applications. Find out more > >
Power consumption remains one of the most critical challenges in long-term underwater monitoring. Applications such as marine biodiversity research, habitat assessment, and offshore infrastructure inspection often require camera systems to operate autonomously for extended periods. However, traditional subsea imaging systems continue to draw power even when idle, leading to frequent battery replacements, increased maintenance, and shortened deployment durations.
SubC Imaging’s Hibernation Mode is a power-saving feature built into its Autonomous Timelapse System. By dramatically reducing energy consumption during inactive periods, Hibernation Mode can extend battery life by up to 65 times compared to conventional systems. This capability allows users to maximize deployment time, reduce the need for site visits, and simplify long-term data collection strategies.
Hibernation Mode enables the system to enter a low-power sleep state between imaging intervals, consuming 900 times less energy than during standard idle operation. Users can configure custom wake intervals, programming the system to activate only when needed to record video, capture still images, or power external devices such as LED lights and scaling lasers. An independent device cutoff ensures these peripherals draw power only when required, further enhancing efficiency.
This innovation significantly reduces operational costs and complexity, making long-term underwater monitoring more practical and scalable. It also integrates with third-party power sources, allowing teams to extend performance without overhauling existing equipment.
