The use of SVHS and VHS video recorders has been the de-facto standard within the Survey industry. Often hundreds of tapes are used in a single survey job; from these, reports and archives are created. More recently, the availability of digital video technology has emerged as a potential alternative in this field.

The DVR is a new integrated digital video recorder/player, video storage server and database product designed for the Survey Industry.

The DVR is contained in a single 8U high 19" rack case, designed to replace the normal SVHS analogue recorders used in a typical ROV spread. In addition to replacing analogue tape systems it provides all the advantages of digital recording and media storage.

Coupled with NETmc's mediaNET management and control software, the DVR compresses and archives video data in real time. Random access to the video data is made possible by the comprehensive database structure, using all types of survey data as search keys and indexing values.

An essential element in the transition to digital media is the use of industry standard video compression formats. Most new office PCs come equipped with either software or hardware MPEG decoders; DVR is designed to allow video to be replayed on these machines without the need to purchase additional, proprietary software.

Features

• Records up to 3 simultaneous, independant, video & audio channels in MPEG-1 or 2
• Built in datbase creation & management enables video data to be synchronised & stored with survey telemetry data, i.e. GPS, time, date etc.
• Local or network control of the system to allow entry of additional idendification data, out with telemetry variables. (Option: integrate DVR with NAV computer to achieve this dynamically)
• Modular construction means DVR can be configured & scaled to suit user requirements
• Each module is equipped with LCD that embodies a user friendly, menu driven, setup entry and system status display