Mount Erebus is the ultimate proving ground
The Bosch EX14 Extreme Environment Camera is an integral part of the permanent recording equipment at the edge of the Mount Erebus crater – Antarctica’s most active volcano. The camera is currently recording passive convention of the volcano’s lava lake and is ready to capture video of the next transition to explosive activity expected soon. Conditions on Mount Erebus are as extreme as they get – with winter temperatures below -67 degrees Fahrenheit, icy and stormy weather, and corrosive gases produced by volcanic activity.
Problem: capturing volcanic activity in extreme conditions
- Surveillance equipment must survive extremely cold temperatures and corrosive gases
- Remote location means camera must operate reliably for long periods without human intervention
Solution: EX14 withstands arctic blasts and volcanic gases
- Injection-moulded nylon construction is IP67, NEMA 6 and 6P rated to withstand corrosive and cold environments – from -76° F to +140° F (-60° C to +60° C)
- Insulated inner chamber eliminates the need for internal heaters and blowers
- High-resolution imaging – up to 540 TVL – enables effective monitoring
Results: reliable operation for continuous observation
- Camera has captured video of volcanic activity from the rim of the Mount Erebus Crater for nearly five years without fail
- Withstanding temperatures below -67° F, icy and stormy weather, and corrosive gases, the camera is ready to catch the next transition to explosive activity
