should I use a dome instead of the flat plexiglass I was planning on?
I'm probably not going deeper than 75 feet.
why are domes sometimes used on Rovs with fixed cameras?
Is it just for strength?
thanks
Steve
why a dome?
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Re: why a dome?
The single biggest advantage is while moving your ROV through the water. A dome has better hydrodynamics and less drag. As far as the camera or image is concerned there isn't much of an advantage or disadvantage.
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Re: why a dome?
Dome's also allow pan/tilt cameras greater view. Basically, the camera can have 180 degrees of rotation, both vertically and horizontally, without the edges of the housing getting in the picture.
Re: why a dome?
As you mention, a dome will also handle the pressure better.
If you are using a flat disk you can calculate whether the disk will hold (for a given diameter, thickness and depth) using this InstaCalc formula (in metric units – sorry, America).
(And you can read about the formulas used on my blog – I sure hope I got it right )
/Jens W.
If you are using a flat disk you can calculate whether the disk will hold (for a given diameter, thickness and depth) using this InstaCalc formula (in metric units – sorry, America).
(And you can read about the formulas used on my blog – I sure hope I got it right )
/Jens W.