Video Gauge™

Accurate and Reliable Data:

The DMS works with a variety of camera and lens combinations, which support the resolution of data to be collected. Whether your dynamic events occur at high- or low-speeds, camera options are available to suit your applications. Differing lenses allow users to position the cameras near or far from the objects being monitored. Using the proper combination of a camera and lens, you can collect data at sub-millimeter resolution at sampling rates of up to 500Hz.

Monitor Virtual Targets:

A target is simply a portion of the image that has a visible pattern or texture that the software can detect and track. The user defines the targets referencing natural features or installed targets. Any target can be redefined during postprocessing of the videos. Each target’s x and y position (and z position if two or more video cameras are used simultaneously) are resolved for each video frame. Targets can be virtually connected to form extensometers, which can resolve displacement, rotation, and strain between those targets. The multi-point dynamic monitoring system is capable of measurements similar to those generated by strain gauges, LVDT’s, tilt meters, or Total Stations. The benefit of having the video recording of the event provides the user to adjust monitoring locations and the amount of targets during post-processing.

The Complete Solution:

The DMS system is integrated into a ruggedized and portable field case which houses the controlling hardware, a monitor, a mouse and keyboard, and power supplies. Additionally, it has storage for multiple cameras and lenses. This makes the DMS an easily transportable self-contained solution that is setup within minutes saving you time while collecting data.

Safe Deployment of the DMS

Monitoring costs and personal risk are reduced with the ability to monitor dynamic behavior from a distance, often without physical contact of the object to be monitored. Additionally, this prevents the need for closure permissions or interruption to operations. By recording the action with the cameras, you can take the human out of the hazardous environment.