Camera Conditions Checklist
Check whether existing footage can become a useful fluid sensor.
ABYSS depends on what the camera can actually see. Before a PoC, confirm the target liquid is visible, a human can understand the flow or surface state, and normal/abnormal footage can be compared after NDA when needed.
Good sign
Human reviewers can see the target change.
PoC needed
Lighting, glare, rain, and target size must be validated.
Checklist
Use these questions before investing in a PoC.
Is the liquid moving?
ABYSS is strongest when movement, spread, stagnation, ripples, or surface-state change can be seen over time.
Can a human understand it?
If an experienced operator cannot see the target cue in footage, AI validation will be difficult.
Is the camera stable?
Fixed views are easier to validate than constantly changing angles, heavy vibration, or uncontrolled drone footage.
Is the target large enough?
Foam, oil-film candidates, turbidity appearance, or floating matter must occupy enough pixels for review.
Are glare and night scenes manageable?
Reflection, rain, fog, darkness, backlight, and lens contamination should be checked with real footage.
Do normal and abnormal clips exist?
After NDA, short normal and abnormal clips help define one asset, one anomaly, and one decision.
Best next step
Do not ask for video too early.
The first commercial step should be low-friction. Clarify the target facility, anomaly, current response workflow, and existing camera availability. Move to footage diagnosis after NDA when it is needed.