Underwater Camera Sketch- McGeen

Here is a photograph of the inner workings of my of my 1979 Datsun 280zx when I began rebuilding it.

Below is a sketch of an idea for the underwater scanner. This design is influenced by the design of the cylinder head. Notice how the aluminum head has just large enough ridges to house the bolts that run from the valve cover to the cylinder head. Another interesting aspect of this design is that for extra reinforcement, the head has channels that are for the head studs to connect the head to the engine block. A similar process could be applied to the underwater scanner, have bolts evenly spaced along the top of the scanner, but also have these longer "head studs" run all the way through connecting the top lexan to the bottom sheet of aluminum.

A motorcycle cylinder head could greatly reduce weight, and might add an interesting texture to the device. Some further research might need to be conducted to see how these fins will either stabilize, un-stabilize, or have no effect at all on the scanner.

In conclusion, the design for this "tool," shouldn't have to be large and clunky, but should inspire interest as a stand alone art piece that could be proudly displayed next to Nathaniel's Digital paintings.

And this is where the ideas become wilder and more outlandish...

Take a look at organic forms that Nathaniel might experience, or replicate with his images. Below is an image of Brain Coral. The irregular forms would make the scanner overall lighter, but would be difficult to attach the top and bottom pieces to. 

Some sort of barnacle with ridged patterns. The ridges(such as the diagram on the far right) could provide space for the bolts to link to to the side panels.