VideoRay

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thumb|200px|A VideoRay Deep Blue ROV submersible in the field, equipped with both Tritech scanning sonar and Desert Star Pilot Short Base line positioning system transponder.">

Photo credit: Steve Van Meter

The VideoRay is a micro underwater submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The 8-pound ROV is operated from a suitcase sized control panel and provides crisp video footage to the user. VideoRay has several different units that are depth rated from convert|250|ft|m up to convert|1000|ft|m and are utilized in a variety of underwater applications including; aquaculture & fishery operations, forensics & crime scene investigation, search & rescue missions, homeland & port security operations, recreational yachting, sportfishing & underwater marine life observation, shipwreck & treasure exploration, science, research and marine habitat mapping, inland dam inspection, offshore oil & gas rig observation, and numerous other underwater observation applications. With available attachments like scanning and imaging sonars, port security and ship inspections are more efficient than ever before. Deep sea wrecks are easily located, filmed, and explored with positioning systems and manipulators. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New York Police Department (NYPD), Fugro, Port of Long Beach Harbor Patrol, and fourteen branches of the Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) of the United States Coast Guard are amongst the countless users of VideoRay ROV’s. Notable missions include under ice investigation in Antarctica, Cenote exploration in the Yucatan for Mayan artifacts, first ever penetration and observation of the USS Arizona that lies in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, a search for the Loch Ness Monster, and countless other deep sea operations.

Company

Located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, VideoRay LLC has become the global leader in Micro-ROV technology; supplying over 1,100 Micro-ROV units worldwide. VideoRay is an associated member of the MTS (Marine Technology Society), ASDSO (Association of State Dam Safety Officials), and NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association). In March 2008 the Chester County Economic Development Council presented VideoRay LLC with the prestigious 2008 Globe Award for its distinguished achievement in international business. [ [http://www.videoray.com/ VideoRay ROV - Micro Submersible - Inspection Class Remotely Operated Vehicles ] ]

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