Wireless Analog Vision Dome for Coral-Reef Health Monitoring

The Surface-Eye Reef Sentinel is an innovative underwater observation and monitoring system designed to study and document coral-reef health using real-time analog video transmission.
Unlike traditional digital ROVs or IP-cameras that require complex networking, this device uses a low-latency FPV analog link to deliver continuous live visuals of coral ecosystems directly to a surface receiver or laptop — even in remote coastal zones.

Enclosed in a transparent waterproof dome, the system provides vivid, wide-angle footage of reef color, texture, and morphology, helping researchers, educators, and conservationists identify bleaching, sedimentation, and algal overgrowth trends in real time.

⚙️ Key Features

Real-Time Wireless Analog Video:
Transmits live 1200 TVL high-definition analog footage through 5.8 GHz FPV technology to a receiver up to 300 m line-of-sight.

Wide-Angle Coral Observation:
A 2.1 mm CMOS lens captures a panoramic underwater scene, ideal for assessing reef coverage and color diversity.

Surface Snorkel Antenna System:
A unique snorkel-style antenna tube keeps the transmitter aerial above water, ensuring stable signal quality while the camera stays submerged.

Environmental Lighting:
Integrated soft white and red LED array provides balanced illumination that avoids disturbing marine organisms, enabling both day and dusk monitoring.

Acrylic Dome Optics:
Optically clear, anti-fog-coated dome minimizes distortion and allows high-contrast recording of coral colonies and reef substrates.

Fully Sealed Housing:
IP68-rated waterproof enclosure with marine-grade silicone O-rings and stainless fittings ensures durability in saltwater environments.

Plug-and-Play Viewing:
Receiver connects directly to an FPV display, DVR, or laptop (via USB video capture) for immediate visualization and recording.

🧠 Applications

Coral-reef health assessment and bleaching studies

Marine biodiversity documentation for research or tourism

Underwater environmental education and live classroom demos

Biofouling and coastal structure monitoring

Marine conservation awareness exhibitions