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System Health

Monitor Lookout+ system performance and component status to ensure reliable maritime detection operations. This guide covers health indicators, diagnostics, and maintenance procedures.

Health Dashboard Overview​

System health monitoring interface
System health dashboard with component status indicators

Key Health Indicators​

System Status:

  • Green: All systems operational
  • Yellow: Degraded performance or warnings
  • Red: Critical issues requiring immediate attention

Component Categories:

  • Camera Systems: EO/IR camera status and performance
  • Processing: AI model performance and resource usage
  • Sensors: GPS, compass, and INS status (version-dependent)
  • Storage: Disk space and recording capabilities
  • Network: Connectivity and data flow status

Camera System Health​

Camera Status Monitoring​

Monitor individual camera performance:

Visual Indicators:

  • Frame Rate: Target 30fps for optimal detection
  • Image Quality: Brightness, contrast, and clarity metrics
  • Temperature: Operating temperature within safe ranges
  • Connection: Stable data link status

Common Camera Issues:

  • Low frame rate: Check network bandwidth and processing load
  • Poor image quality: Verify lens cleanliness and focus
  • Overheating: Ensure adequate ventilation and check ambient temperature
  • Connection drops: Inspect cable connections and network stability

Thermal Camera Considerations​

IR Camera Specific Monitoring:

  • Thermal calibration: Automatic calibration status
  • Temperature range: Effective detection temperature differential
  • Lens condition: Thermal lens cleanliness affects detection quality

Processing Performance​

System Resource Monitoring​

Critical Resources:

  • CPU Usage: Should remain below 80% for stable operation
  • Memory Usage: Monitor RAM allocation for detection processes
  • GPU Utilization: Track AI processing load (when GPU-accelerated)
  • Network Bandwidth: Ensure adequate data throughput

Sensor Health (Version-Dependent)​

GPS and Navigation Sensors​

Lookout+ Augment and Nav:

  • GPS Fix Quality: 3D fix with adequate satellite count (>6)
  • Position Accuracy: HDOP values and positional uncertainty
  • Compass Calibration: Magnetic heading accuracy
  • Time Synchronization: UTC time source stability

Lookout+ Nav Additional Sensors:

  • Dual-Antenna INS: Heading accuracy and baseline quality
  • Motion Compensation: Roll, pitch, and yaw measurement stability
  • Kalman Filter: Sensor fusion performance and convergence

Sensor Diagnostics​

GPS Troubleshooting:

  • Poor signal: Check antenna placement and obstructions
  • Low accuracy: Wait for better satellite geometry
  • Intermittent fix: Inspect antenna connections and power

Storage and Recording Health​

Storage Monitoring​

Disk Space Management:

  • Available capacity: Monitor remaining storage for recordings
  • Write performance: Ensure adequate disk speed for recording
  • Health status: Check for disk errors or degradation

Recording System Status:

  • Active recordings: Monitor ongoing recording processes
  • File integrity: Verify recorded files are complete and playable
  • Automatic cleanup: Ensure old recordings are properly archived

Storage Maintenance​

Best Practices:

  • Regular cleanup: Remove old recordings based on retention policy
  • Health checks: Periodically verify disk integrity
  • Backup procedures: Ensure critical recordings are safely stored