Open AccessLong distance active hyperspectral sensing using high-power near-infrared supercontinuum light source
Author(s) -
Albert Manninen,
Teemu Kääriäinen,
Tomi Parviainen,
Scott Buchter,
M. Heiliö,
Toni Laurila
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.22.007172
Subject(s) - supercontinuum , hyperspectral imaging , optics , infrared , spectrometer , materials science , dispersion (optics) , remote sensing , optical fiber , physics , photonic crystal fiber , geology
A hyperspectral remote sensing instrument employing a novel near-infrared supercontinuum light source has been developed for active illumination and identification of targets. The supercontinuum is generated in a standard normal dispersion multi-mode fiber and has 16 W total optical output power covering 1000 nm to 2300 nm spectral range. A commercial 256-channel infrared spectrometer was used for broadband infrared detection. The feasibility of the presented hyperspectral measurement approach was investigated both indoors and in the field. Reflection spectra from several diffusive targets were successfully measured and a measurement range of 1.5 km was demonstrated.