Hello to our valued readers and clients!
As part of our commitment to constantly improve and expand our service offerings, we're thrilled to announce our latest acquisition: the Nano HP™ hyperspectral sensor from Headwall Photonics now integrated with the Velodyne Puck LIDAR.
Understanding the Nano HP™
For those unfamiliar with the world of hyperspectral imaging, it involves capturing and analysing information from across a broad spectrum, often extending beyond what our eyes can perceive. The Nano HP™ specifically targets the VNIR (Visible and Near-Infrared) spectral range of 400 – 1000nm.
What sets the Nano HP™ apart from its predecessors and counterparts is its compactness paired with its enhanced capabilities. Not only does it feature improved spatial resolution, but it also captures a wider range of spectral bands, all within a surprisingly light and energy-efficient design.
Integration with Our DJI M300 RTK
The great news for us (and for you) is that the Nano HP™ is designed to seamlessly integrate with UAVs, and in our case, the DJI M300 RTK. This compatibility allows us to harness the advanced features of both the drone and the sensor, ensuring efficient and comprehensive data collection sessions.
Design Highlights
Let's delve a bit deeper into the features of the Nano HP™:
LIDAR Integration: One of the standout aspects of the Nano HP™ is its capability to integrate with Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) systems. For those who might not know, LIDAR is a method that measures distances using laser light. The integration means we can gather detailed topographical data alongside hyperspectral information.
Built for Durability and Performance: The Nano HP™ has no moving parts, which makes it both robust and stable. This is essential for airborne solutions where equipment can face numerous environmental challenges.
Concentric Imager Design: This innovative design ensures optimal spatial and spectral resolution, providing detailed and accurate data.
Potential Applications
Given the capabilities of the Nano HP™, it's suited for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
Remote Sensing: Acquiring information about areas that might be challenging to access on foot or by vehicle.
Precision Agriculture: Helping farmers gain insights into crop health and soil conditions.
Forestry Management: Offering insights into forest health, tree densities, and more.
Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring environmental changes, from vegetation shifts to water quality in lakes and rivers.
Mining & Mineral Exploration: Assisting in the identification of minerals and understanding geological structures.
Final Thoughts
We're excited about the possibilities the Nano HP™ presents and look forward to employing it in our upcoming projects. It represents a significant step forward in our data collection capabilities, and we're eager to share its benefits with our clients.
Stay tuned for updates as we deploy the Nano HP™ in the field and gather insights from its operations. Your feedback, questions, and suggestions are always welcome.
Thank you for being a part of our journey towards advanced data collection and analysis!
P.S. For those of you who have an inclination towards the more technical side of things, we've compiled the detailed specifications of our newly-acquired Nano HP™ hyperspectral sensor:
Wavelength Range: The Nano HP™ operates between 400-1000 nm, which falls within the VNIR (Visible and Near-Infrared) spectrum.
Spectral Bands: The sensor can capture information across 340 different spectral bands, providing a detailed spectral response.
Spatial Pixels: The unit contains 1020 spatial pixels.
Dispersion: Dispersion stands at 1.76 nm per pixel.
FWHM Slit Image: The Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) of the slit image is 6 nm.
2nd Order Filter: The Nano HP™ comes with an integrated second order filter.
Aperture: It operates with an aperture of f/2.5.
Spectrograph Design: The layout is based on an aberration-corrected spectrograph design.
Entrance Slit Width: The width of the entrance slit is 20 µm.
Camera Technology: The unit uses CMOS technology for imaging.
ADC Bit Depth: Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC) has a bit depth of 12-bit.
Max Frame Rate: It can capture data at a maximum frame rate of 300 Hz.
Detector Pixel Pitch: The pixel pitch of the detector is 5.86 µm.
Power Consumption: Without the LIDAR module, the Nano HP™ consumes 14.4 W.
Storage Capacity: It boasts a storage capacity of 480GB, which is approximately 130 minutes of data collection at 100 frames per second.
Weight: Without LIDAR, the sensor weighs 1.05 kg (or 2.32 lbs). With the LIDAR module, it weighs 1.73 kg (or 3.81 lbs).
Operating Temperature: The unit is designed to operate between temperatures of 0 – 40 °C or 32 – 104 °F.
The combination of these specifications ensures that the Nano HP™ is not only technologically advanced but also versatile enough to suit a range of applications, especially when combined with the Velodyne Puck LIDAR.
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