Camera system
The Riverwatcher can be supplied with a digital camera system to record video or still images of fish passing through the scanner. The scanner triggers the camera to capture between 1 and 5 digital photos or a short video clip of each fish. The computer then automatically links the digital images to the other information contained in the database for that individual fish such as size, passing hour, speed, silhouette image, temperature etc.
The camera is installed in a special tunnel that contains both the camera and red lights providing constant light and same distance from the camera for the fish. That way it is possible to get good images of the fish regardless of time of day.
The camera can also be installed without the tunnel. Then it is fastened to an arm with the special lights made for best performance in the darkest hours.
The digital images and video clips can be used to sort and identify fish.
Click here to view Winari with fish video clips (5MB)
Live video from the camera can be viewed in real time at any time on the Riverwatcher computer screen.