Hi Dave
Thank you. Please check the angle of view. We are looking at a 15 m object at 60 metres (15 degrees) - so 45 degree angle of view will ensure tuggy knows the glider is off. Any greater than 45 degrees makes the glider screen image too small. Cheers Michael _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Lawley Sent: Wednesday, 4 April 2007 9:59 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera Hi Michael, A bit of info re the camera thing. Made by Swann - Mini cam 11, 2.4something Hz colour camera, and a Swann colour monitor of which I can't remember model #'s. Will be seeing the unit this weekend and will send further details. Dave L _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Shirley Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2007 11:42 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera Hi Dave Thank you - do you know the angle of field-of-view of the camera? Michael _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Lawley Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2007 12:02 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera Hi Michael, I know just the thing-a friend of mine is going to use a small screen and remote camera setup on his experimental 3 x jet powered glider, comes as a complete pre configured unit comprising screen/receiver assembly and remote camera powered by a battery, no camera wiring needed. Very compact and easy to use & install Unfortunately he is away at the moment but when he returns early April I will mail you the details. Dave Lawley _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Shirley Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2007 11:04 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera Lake Keepit is experimenting with an on board Tost rope recoil winch on our eTug that eliminates loss of rings, eliminates risk of tug upset (tug has a guillotine on the rope) reduces taxiing time, saving time and fuel. To speed up "take up slack" we want to mount a small video camera on the tug release bracket to see a colour marker on the rope (indicating rope nearly out) and also to see the glider has released. eTug has the ability to descend abruptly so safety demands certainty of glider release. Most car and truck rear vision cameras have a wide angle view - 95 to 110 degrees. We need about 45 degrees - can anyone help source a robust water resistant 12v video camera? Michael Shirley
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