Video Penetrometer

Contamination Detection, Detailed Soil Classification  - Conventional geophysical sensors offer a general "picture" of soil composition, but cannot provide detailed information. VERTEK's Video Cone provides a high resolution view of the soil in real time, allowing the operator to visually detect or confirm the presence of nonaqueous phase liquid contaminants, such as creosote, coal tar, and gasoline. The Video Cone also shows soil texture, grain size, color, and other features, reducing the need for expensive and time consuming soil sampling.

Video Cone System Description - The Video Cone integrates a miniature color video camera, an LED light source, micro-optic components, and a durable, scratch-resistant sapphire window into a standard CPT rod housing. A cable pass-through channel allows a standard CPT cone or other modules to be configured ahead of the video unit.

Video and camera control signals are delivered from the cone to any DataPack 2010 via Vertek's standard 10 conductor cable.

The Text Inserter Module is easily connected to the DataPack 2010. The inserter places a depth "stamp", communicated from the DAS or computer, on the video images as they are recorded. The operator can easily write additional information, such as the date and test identification number, on the videotape. A color television, digital camcorder, VCR, or other devices connect to the DataPack 2010 output to provide real-time monitoring and recording of the video images.

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