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ASD FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res NG Spectroradiometer

6 nm enhanced SWIR resolution for the next generation of hyperspectral sensors

Higher resolution hyperspectral sensors yield greater precision for remote sensing classification applications, producing more information from every pixel generated in an image than ever before. To help maximize the full potential of these next generation sensors, measurements from ground based instrumentation need to meet or exceed the sensor’s spectral resolution. In the absence of this resolution equality, data is interpolated during post processing and vital spectral information can be smoothed and lost.

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Overview

The enhanced spectral resolution of the ASD FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res NG spectroradiometer has been designed to meet the rigorous demands of the next generation hyperspectral imaging systems such as AVRIS-NG and HySpex ODIN-1024. In addition to superior spectral resolution, the ASD FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res NG (like all ASD range spectroradiometers), incorporates graded index InGaAs photodiode SWIR detectors to provide the smallest available spectral sampling interval in a field portable device with 1,875 measured wavelengths over the full 350 to 2500 nm spectral range, ensuring detection of even the most subtle spectral features.

Key applications

The ASD FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res NG spectrometer can be used in many industry applications, including: 

Plant Physiology
ASD systems are used to determine plant physiological status, including disease status, nutritional status related to nitrogen uptake and moisture balance.

Camouflage Characterization and Detection 
The detection of camouflaged or hidden objects requires a measurement that provides a contrast between the object and background materials. 

Sensor Calibration 
An accurate radiance calibration of an imaging sensor is critical to many remote sensing applications. 

Supervised Classification 
Supervised classification can be performed using either image-derived or field-measured spectral signatures. 

Spectroradiometry and Radiometric Calibration 
Spectroradiometry, the measurement of absolute optical radiation at each wavelength, is applicable to a variety of settings, including measuring the spectral energy output of a lamp, LED display, or other light source to determination of the flux of sunlight reaching a forest floor or other scene. 

Spectral Remote Sensing 
Collection of visible, near infrared, and short-wave infrared images for the detection, identification, and quantification of surface materials, biological, and chemical processes for research and analysis in numerous environmental and military applications. 

Ground Truthing 
Laboratory-quality in situ field measurements with equivalent illumination and viewing geometry for accurate correlation to satellite and aircraft sensor data. 

Remote Sensing and Geology 
ASD’s spectroradiometers have been used for decades for remote geologic interpretation. 

Field Spectroscopy 
Field spectroscopy — the study of the interrelationships between the spectral characteristics of objects and their biophysical attributes in the field environment. 

Landscape Ecology and Ecology Research 
The ability to accurately perform reflectance and radiometric measurements of vegetation and soil in the field is critical to understanding light utilization and partitioning within a plant community. 

Atmospheric Remote Sensing Research 
Observations of direct, diffuse, and total spectral solar irradiance, as well as sky and cloud radiance, are essential for atmospheric research in many climate and ecosystem energy balance studies. 

Airborne Remote Sensing Measurements 
The collection of spectra over areas that are too large or inaccessible for ground-based measurement. 

Biomass Analysis 
From characterization of oil content of soybeans and other crops, to quantification of key parameter levels in biofuel processing and quality analysis of final product, near-infrared spectroscopy is the ideal measurement tool. 

Specification

Accessories

Probes and Lighting

Contact Probe

The ASD Contact Probe is designed for contact measurements of solid raw materials such as minerals, grains, other granular materials. Its innovative optical design minimizes measurement errors associated with stray light and allows for measurement of samples through clear and transparent plastic bags.

In addition to the standard contact probe, ASD also offer the Hi-Brite contact probe and the Plant Probe.

All contact probes are available with a ruggedized cable feed and cable, designed for applications that involve extra cold or harsh temperatures. (see image below specifications)

Specifications:

Length10" ( 25.4 cm)
Weight1.5 lbs (.7 kg)
Power requirements12-18 VDC, 6.5 W
Lightsource type/Life (approx.)Halogen bulb/1500 hours
Halogen bulb color temperature2900 K
Spot size10 mm

Hi-Brite Contact Probe

The same design, features, and benefits of ASD's standard contact probe, but with a higher intensity illumination setting on the sample window. This higher intensity illumination is ideal for inorganic applications, and is recommended for mineral and ore characterization in mining exploration and research applications using the TerraSpec, FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res and LabSpec Hi-Res spectrometers.

Hi-Brite Muglight

The same design, features, and benefits of ASD's standard Muglight, but with a higher intensity illumination setting on the sample window. This higher intensity illumination is ideal for inorganic applications, and is recommended for use with the TerraSpec, FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res, and LabSpec 4 Hi-Res spectrometer models.

The Hi-Brite Muglight is designed for analysis of raw materials requiring reflectance and absorbance measurements. It can measure samples through glass vials, or using the ASD sampling tray adapter. It's unique and innovative design minimizes measurement errors associated with stray light and specular reflected components.

Size5.5” x 3.7” (14cm x 9.4cm)
Weight2.91 lbs (1.3 kg)
Power requirementsInput power 5.5 W, bulb 4 W
Light source (type/life) approx.Tungsten Quartz Halogen b/1500rs
Bulb color temp2900 K
Spot size12 mm

Muglight

The ASD Muglight is designed for analysis of raw materials requiring reflectance and absorbance measurements. It can measure samples through glass vials, or using the ASD sampling tray adapter. It's unique and innovative design minimizes measurement errors associated with stray light and specular reflected components.

For users requiring higher intensity illumination, ASD also offers the Hi-Brite Muglight.

Muglight specifications:

Size5.5” x 3.7” (14cm x 9.4cm)
Weight2.91 lbs (1.3 kg)
Power requirementsInput power 5.5 W, bulb 4 W
Light source (type/life) approx.Tungsten Quartz Halogen b/1500rs
Bulb color temp2900 K
Spot size12 mm

Plant Probe

The same great design and functionality as ASD's standard contact probe with a lower intensity bulb position for non-destructive data collection from live vegetation and other heat-sensitive targets.

The plant probe can be used alone or in combination with a Leaf Clip to protect sensitive plants.

Leaf Clip Version 2

ASD's Leaf Clip assembly interfaces with the ASD Plant Probe. The Clip comes with the same replaceable white and black background standards (eight of each including the pre-mounted ones) that were included with the previous version of the leaf clip. 

The white backgrounds are .120mm thick x .935" OD Gore-Tex white PTFE reflector material. The black backgrounds are .004" thick x .935 OD black painted Vinyl. White Reference Cap (A122634) or 3.62” Spectralon (A128533) can be used as white background in addition to the Gortex for more accurate measurements. 

The Leaf Clip 2 also uses the same mounting bracket as the FieldSpec pistol grip, enabling it to be secured to the backpack waist belt when not in use.

Integrating Sphere

Integrating spheres collect reflected light from samples over a full hemisphere. The sphere, by nature of its internal diffuse (lambertian) reflection and integration of the energy, is insensitive to directional reflectance features coming from the sample, and therefore, gives a very repeatable “averaged” response to the reflectance of the sample placed in the beam at the sphere port. Sample placement and incidence beam/collection alignment are less critical to the measurement results because the integrating sphere looks at representative averaged energy from all angles at the same time.

General Accessories

Pistol Grips

ASD offers multiple pistol grip options for superior ease-of-use and adaptability to a variety of environmental and situational elements, when using your FieldSpec® and FieldSpec HandHeld instruments. All pistol grip designs include the quick-connect/disconnect fiber optic cable snap-in feature, pistol grip clip assembly for safely and securely affixing the pistol grip to your waist-belt on the back pack, and many offer a built-in bulls-eye level for added precision.

Reference Panels

ASD carries a wide array of calibrated and non-calibrated diffuse white and gray reference panels in varying sizes (from 2 x 2 in. to 12 x 12 in. or 5.1 x 5.1 cm to 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm) and reflectance levels, including encapsulated gray scale (NIST/NRC traceable) wavelength and USP standards for USP 1119. Calibrated panels come with certificate and documentation showing standard deviation and reflectance factors.

All reference panels and standards may be purchased separately. To provide our customers with a more cost-effective approach, specific sizes or styles of reference panels are included in accessory bundles designed for maximum compatibility with a particular application.

Your ASD sales representative will be able to advise you on the best option(s) for your needs.

FieldSpec Dual

Stop waiting for “ideal” weather to get your fieldwork done

The FieldSpec Dual collection software system leverages the value and utility of the world’s most trusted line of portable field spectrometers. The software intercalibrates and wirelessly synchronizes two ASD FieldSpec spectroradiometers to collect near simultaneous white reference and sample target radiance spectra. The system virtually eliminates errors associated with time varying atmospheric conditions, one of the biggest challenges to collecting accurate field spectra.

The ASD FieldSpec 4 full spectral range makes it ideal for field campaigns needed to ground-truth orbital measurements, which typically extend to the longer wavelengths.

Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj — CEO of Science in the Wild