Terrestrial Imaging Hyperspectral Sensor

Advanced SPECIM IQ portable imaging system for high-resolution spectral analysis in field and laboratory.

System Architecture & Output

SPECIM IQ Hyperspectral Camera

A compact, portable imaging system developed by SPECIM (Finland) for field and laboratory use. It operates in the VNIR range (≈400–1000 nm) with 204 spectral bands, capturing a full spectrum for every pixel.

Using a push-broom imaging principle, it provides high spectral accuracy with a ~7 nm spectral resolution. Includes onboard processing, touchscreen control, and built-in calibration.

Trimble T110 Interface

Integrated touchscreen-based control and analysis system designed for efficient hyperspectral imaging. Enables precise control of exposure time, frame rate, and radiometric calibration.

Supports real-time visualization of spectral signatures, band selection, false-color rendering, and pixel-wise classification without an external computer.

Basic Processing Output

Standard output from SPECIM IQ includes radiometrically corrected reflectance spectra using dark and white reference calibration, ensuring accurate reflectance values for quantitative analysis.

Pixel-wise spectral signatures identify chemical composition, moisture content, vegetation health, and material differences across various research fields.

Data Acquisition Principle

The data acquisition in the SPECIM IQ hyperspectral camera is based on a push-broom scanning mechanism, where spectral data are captured line by line as the camera or target moves. Each hyperspectral data cube to be geo-referenced with location coordinates when mounted with an external GPS module. This capability is particularly useful for precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and field surveys.

Technical Capabilities

Spectral range: VNIR, ~400–1000 nm

Spectral bands: 204 contiguous bands

Spectral resolution: ~7 nm

Imaging principle: Push-broom (line-scan) hyperspectral imaging

Spatial resolution: ~512 pixels per line

Calibration: Built-in dark and white reference for reflectance data

Interface: Integrated touchscreen with real-time visualization

Processing: Onboard data acquisition, preprocessing, and basic analysis

Data output: Calibrated hyperspectral data cubes in standard formats

Operation: Portable, battery-powered; handheld or tripod-mounted

Integration: Supports external GPS for geo-referenced measurements

Field & Lab Operations

Field System Setup

Specim IQ Hyperspectral Camera system setup in field for terrestrial survey.

Lab Setup

System setup in lab with halogen lamps for controlled illumination and analysis.

Field Spectra

Reflectance spectra obtained by camera at field and programmed using python.

Lab Spectra

Reflectance spectra obtained by camera at lab and programmed using python.

Workshop & Training

Practical training Hyperspectral Remote Sensing is conducted to provide both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience of SPECIM IQ Camera.

Theoretical Training

Comprehensive remote sensing theory focusing on hyperspectral data acquisition and spectral signature analysis.

Hands-on Experience

Practical hands-on experience of SPECIM IQ Camera, including setup, calibration, and real-time visualization.

Service Applications

Precision agriculture: Monitoring crop healthFood quality and safety: Detecting defectsMaterial identification: Differentiating mineralsEnvironmental monitoring: Assessing soil propertiesBiomedical and life sciences researchIndustrial inspection: Quality controlChlorophyll content & nutrient stressVegetation cover analysisWater quality assessmentNon-contact biological analysis

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