Avoid degrading your research data
Keep Your Towed Camera Stable Independent of
Vessel Motion
Vessel operators around the world take advantage of Scantrol AHC to increase the efficiency of their subsea operations.
Install mTrack AHC Controller and take the Vessel Motion out of the Equation
• Off-the-shelf AHC controller with integrated MRU.
• A game-changer that makes AHC affordable even for smaller winches and cranes used for subsea operations.
• Includes all the tools you need for easy installation and commissioning, no need for expensive experts.
Does Unstable Video Recordings make your Data Analysis difficult?
Here you can see how Scantrol Active Heave Compensation solves the problem of an unstable camera in bad weather.
Get underwater recordings that are suited for both manual analysis and machine learning.
Keep Full Control over your Towed Camera Position
mTrack will let you tow the camera at a fixed depth or follow the topology of the seabed.
How to Retrofit mTrack to Existing Winches
Many winches are suitable for AHC operation, reuse of your winch represents a major cost reduction compared to buying a new winch and results in a reduced carbon footprint.
We can help you determine if your winch is suitable for AHC.
Have questions or would you like to discuss your project?
If you have any questions about AHC, your application, or next steps, you are welcome to reach out directly.
Suzy Zhu
International Sales Manager
Email: suzy@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 465 20 370
Jan Kjærstad
CEO
Email: jan.kjarstad@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 911 59 434
We are happy to review your setup, answer technical questions, or schedule a meeting
Henry Boddington,
International Sales Manager
Email: henry@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 901 57 044
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Active heave compensation stabilizes a towed camera or sensor by counteracting vessel motion in real time, keeping the equipment steady independent of wave-induced heave. This produces stable footage and consistent depth control during towed video or sensor operations.
-
Vessel motion transferred through the tow cable causes unstable, jerky footage that is difficult to review. AHC removes this motion from the towed camera, producing steady recordings suited for both manual review and machine learning analysis.
-
Yes. mTrack can tow a camera at a fixed depth or automatically follow seabed topology, adjusting in real time as the seabed profile changes, without manual winch operator intervention.
-
Yes. Because AHC removes vessel-induced motion from the recording, footage remains stable and consistent, making it suitable for automated processing and machine learning models in addition to manual visual analysis.
-
Yes. Many existing winches used for towed camera or sensor operations are suitable for AHC retrofit. Reusing the existing winch reduces cost compared to purchasing new equipment.