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Remote
Sensing and Spectroradiometry
ASD's spectroradiometers are ergonomic state-of-the-art
instruments for quantitative measurement of
radiant energy, from 350 nm - 2500 nm in radiance, irradiance,
reflectance or transmission.
Superior sensitivity combined with a 0.1 second scan
time permits greater data collection in a shorter
amount of time and faster movement between sites for
researchers in the field.
Extreme performance in extreme conditions- ASD's FieldSpec¢ç
products have gone the distance to
provide laboratory quality data in the field.
Everyday, new and exciting applications for portable
spectrometry are being explored. ASD is well
known for its expertise and novel thinking in providing
practical portable solutions for these new appli-
cations.
At the core of each ASD instrument is the modular Goetz
Spectrometer.
This combined with the ability to interface with many
different probes and sampling accessories,
allows for maximum flexibility and customization to
your specific application need. With ASD
technology, one spectrometer and a few accessories are
all you need for a world of unique appli-
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Agriculture,
Vegetation, and Forestry
There
are many applications of spectral field data in agriculture, ecology
and forestry.
In some cases, the spectral information is used as reference
data for interpreting spectral imagery
and in other cases, the information is used directly.
These applications include delineation of species assemblages,
mapping of ecosystem productivity,
crop type or yield mapping, spatial distribution of induced
stress, fertilizer and water application/
scheduling, and harvest scheduling.
Statistical analysis and regression techniques are used
to develop relationships between the spectral
information and the chemical and biophysical properties
of the targets.
The physics of optical energy interactions are also studied
to determine variations as a function of
geometry, illumination, and observation angle.
The ASD FieldSpec¢ç line includes a variety of optional
accessories, illumination probes, fiberoptic
extensions, foreoptics and calibrations for agriculture,
vegetation, and forestry studies. |
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Airborne
Measurements
At
times, the observation area is too large or too inaccessible for practical
on-foot, or on-vehicle
(or boat) coverage within the required observation time
limits.
Also, some modeling techniques require spectral observations
at various altitudes. An airborne spect-
rometer is often the only solution.
ASD FieldSpec¢ç spectrometers have the size, weight, ruggedness,
and configuration flexibility to be
used in an airborne platform. |
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Atmospheric
Modeling
Atmospheric
correction is an essential step in the analysis of spectral imagery.
Spectral atmospheric observations are also essential for
climate and ecosystem energy balance
studies.
Studies of outdoor lighting, transportation safety lamps,
and military illumination sources often require
observations of long-path transmission through the atmosphere.
Existing atmospheric models are sometimes sufficient,
but in a universe of new observations, model
enhancement or even new full model development are sometimes
required.
ASD FieldSpec¢ç spectrometers are available as spectroradiometers
and with the necessary optional
calibrations and accessories for a variety of spectral
atmospheric studies. |
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Fire
Detection
Forest
fire detection and fuel load mapping are relatively new remote sensing
applications.
ASD's FieldSpec¢ç has been used to observe smoke and burning
gasses from forest fires to find key
features for early detection.
Field spectra of the various fuel types have been used
to map fuel loads in hyperspectral imagery.
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Ground
Truthing
Different
multi-spectral and hyperspectral imaging sensors have different spectral
band-widths and
positions. In order for ground referencing spectral data,
also known as ground truthing data, to be convolved,
i.e. re-sampled, to all of these different sensor bands, it must be
of sufficient spectral resolution and wavelength
range.
Ground truth data is essential for characterizing ground
calibration targets and for interpreting unknown
materials in multi-spectral and hyperspectral images.
Obviously, sample removal for lab study is impractical
for targets such as lake beds, fields, bodies of
water, buildings, rock faces, tree canopies, hazardous
materials, sensitive ecosystems, and target
that change significantly when moved.
Lab measurements are also impractical for capturing the
full range of illumination and environmental
conditions.
The battery powered, portable ASD FieldSpec¢ç has the necessary
spectral resolution, wavelength
coverage options, and configurations for the demands of
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Minerals,
Mining and Soils
For
decades, geologists have studied high-resolution reflectance spectra
of minerals and soils to
determine mining and soil potential.
Very successful models have been, and are continuing to
be, developed which facilitate the inter-
pretation of these spectra.
These studies overlap into hazardous waste environmental
applications as well as agriculture,
hydrology, and military troop movement planning.
Observations are used for ground truthing as well as in
more direct applications.
ASD offers a variety of field spectrometer options, some
tailored specifically for minerals and soils.
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Spectroradiometry
and Calibration
ASD
facilities include NIST traceable wavelength and radiometric calibration
equipment.
Certificates are provided for all wavelength calibrations
and optional radiance and irradiance calibrations.
ASD FieldSpec¢ç models and optional foreoptic accessories
are the expert's choice for portable
spectroradiometric observations of natural and artificial
light fields.
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Snow
and Ice
One
of the early pioneering applications for spectral observations was
the study of snow and ice
characteristics to better understand the Earth-atmosphere
radiation balance.
Concurrent directional-hemispherical and angular spectral
reflectance studies have also shown
correlations between snow reflectance and grain shape
and size, hardness index, density, liquid water
content, and snow temperature.
Obvious applications include climatology, avalanche monitoring,
and water management.
Under-ice photo-biological studies are also of interest.
Multi-spectral field validations have been critical
in all of these applications and the ASD FieldSpec¢ç line
offers the configuration options for above-snow
& ice and below-ice measurements. |
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Bodies
of Water
High
spectral resolution observations of bodies of water have lead to a
better understanding of
natural water body absorption and transmission properties,
phytoplankton ecologies, algae blooms,
and heat flow layering.
These quantities can in turn be used to determine underwater
visibility and military laser limits, predict
the status of fish/shellfish, manage sediment discharge,
and develop climate models.
In-situ measurements have been used for both field validation
of spectral imagery and direct appli-
cations.
The ASD FieldSpec¢ç line includes optional calibrations,
optional underwater foreoptics and optional
fiberoptic extension jumper cables for a variety of water
body studies. |
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Spectroradiometers
ASD's spectroradiometers
are ergonomic state-of-the-art instruments for quantitative
measurement of radiant energy, from 350 nm - 2500
nm in radiance, irradiance,
reflectance or transmission. Superior sensitivity
combined with a 0.1 second scan time
permits greater data collection in a shorter amount
of time and faster movement between
sites for researchers in the field.
Extreme performance in extreme conditions - ASD's
FieldSpec¢ç products have gone the
distance to provide laboratory quality data in the
field.
ASD's spectrometers are state-of-the-art,
rugged instruments for superior qualitative
measurement from 350-2500 nm, in reflectance, absorbance,
or transmittance. |
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| ¡Ü Portable Instruments |
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AgriSpec¢ç Portable Vis/NIR Spectrometer
A rugged, field-portable Vis/NIR spectrometer ideally suited for rapid in-field vegetation analysis, and other agricultural related applications. |
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FieldSpec¢ç 3 Hi-Res Portable Spectroradiometer
The truly field portable spectroradiometer ideally suited for mineral and soil analysis, and other applications requiring higher resolution spectra. |
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FieldSpec¢ç 3 Max Portable Spectroradiometer
The benchmark FieldSpec¢ç 3, now with optimized grating set and Select Test Option for the maximum signal to noise levels. |
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FieldSpec¢ç 3 Portable Spectroradiometer
The leader in spectroradiometers with a rugged design tailored to challenging
remote sensing and other field research applications. |
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FieldSpec¢ç HandHeld
Potrable Spectroradiometer
The ultra-portable, binocular-sized, spectroradiometer for applications in precision agriculture, forestry, mining, and oceanography. |
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HandHeld 2¢â Portable Spectroradiometer
The ultra-portable, binocular-sized, spectroradiometer for applications in precision agriculture, forestry, mining, and oceanography. |
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LabSpec¢ç 2500 / 2600
Series
A rapid, hybrid post-dispersive spectrometer, for applications requiring true portability but not an internal light source. |
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LabSpec¢ç 5000 / 5100
Series
A fully portable, rapid, hybrid post-dispersive portable Vis/NIR spectrometer with built in light source. |
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RxSpec¢ç 700Z Portable Counterfeit Drug Analyzer
Lab-Quality Counterfeit Drug Detection in a Briefcase ? Anywhere, Anytime! |
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TerraSpec¢ç Portable Vis/NIR Mineral Spectrometer
Ultra-rugged precision Vis/NIR spectrometer created specifically for field analysis of mineralogy and mining exploration applications. |
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| ¡Ü Lab/Benchtop Instruments |
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QualitySpec¢ç K-B
The premier solution for simultaneous Kappa number and brightness measurement for pulp mills. |
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QualitySpec¢ç Pro Vis/NIR Spectrometer
Cost-effective, transportable, bench-top NIR spectrometer for rapid analysis and high-performance quality control screening in a variety of power-enabled environments |
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| ¡Ü Online Process Control |
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QualitySpec¢ç 7000
For continuous measurement of solids, powders and blended materials over conveyance systems and material process flows. |
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| ¡Ü Accessories |
Increase the scope of your applications and optimize your analytical versatility.
ASD offers a comprehensive variety of accessories to meet a multitude of application requirements. Enjoy the ASD approach of one affordable customized instrument combined with one or more accessories for adaptation to your application needs. Additionally, our portable line of spectrometers, along with the benchtop QualitySpec¢ç Pro, are equipped with a standard Fiber Optic SMA 905 connector allowing for compatibility with a range of non-ASD sampling devices.
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 High Intensity Contact Probe
For contact measurements of solid raw materials such as minerals, grains, other granular materials.
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 High Intensity Muglight
Designed for analysis of raw materials requiring reflectance and absorbance measurements of powders and granular materials.
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 Hi-Brite Contact Probe
For non-destructive contact measurements and characterization of mineral and ore samples.
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Hi-Brite Muglight
Designed for analysis of raw materials requiring reflectance and absorbance measurements of minerals and some inorganic material applications requiring a higher intensity light.
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 FieldSpec¢ç HandHeld Accessory Bundles
Sampling accessories for the FieldSpec¢ç HandHeld, bundled in recommended starter kits for convenience and ease of ordering based on some of the more common application requirements.
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 Foreoptics
Foreoptics control the field-of-view and maximize data collection to better meet specific application requirements. A wide selection of foreoptics lenses are available for use with the FieldSpec¢ç 3 and FieldSpec¢ç HandHeld systems.
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 Pistol Grips and Scopes
Pistol grips and scopes are used, generally with foreoptic lenses, for remote sensing measurements requiring optimal viewing.
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 Plant Probe
For non-destructive contact measurements of live vegetation leaves and other heat sensitive targets.
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 goLab¢â Mobile Work Station
The goLab¢â Mobile Work Station acts as a wheeled carrier for streamlined transport between locations, and then quickly unfolds to support all your sampling needs ¡°right on the spot¡±. For use with ASD¡¯s full-sized portable spectrometers and spectroradiometers.
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 Ergonomic Pro-Pack Backpack
The ASD Ergonomic Pro-Pack Backpack takes field portability to a higher level for FieldSpec¢ç, LabSpec¢ç, AgriSpec¢ç, and TerraSpec¢ç customers requiring the ultimate in portability.
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Shipping Cases
Shipping cases provide protection and simplified transport of your ASD instrumentation and accessories.
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 Fiber Optic Jumper Cables
Fiber optic cables are available in a variety of lengths and styles for different application requirements.
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 Reflectance Probes
For analysis of solids, liquids, slurries, and other materials requiring reflectance measurements.
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 Transmission Probes
ASD offers a variety of transmission probes for various contact dip, absorbance, and transflectance measurements.
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 Leaf Clip
Use with ASD¡¯s family of Contact Probes for non-destructive, one-handed functionality, and improved analysis of live vegetation and other thin heat sensitive targets.
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Smart Ethernet Adapter
Enhanced functionality of pro level FieldSpec¢ç, LabSpec¢ç, and QualitySpec¢ç systems, offering RJ45 and Ethernet connectivity.
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 Turntable
Ideal for analysis of grain, food, and other irregularly or non-homogeneous material samples.
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 Integrating Sphere
Designed for use with the ASD FieldSpec¢ç spectroradiometers for total hemispherical reflectance measurements of materials found in many optical remote sensing, oceanography, forestry, and plant physiology applications.
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 Reference Panels
Reference panels are available in calibrated and non-calibrated diffuse white and gray, in varying sizes and reflectance levels, including encapsulated gray scale (NIST/NRC traceable) wavelength and USP standards for USP 1119.
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 Filter Wheel
The powerful little tool you need to guarantee the calibration of your ASD instrument prior to each operation for compliance with USP, GMP, and ISO requirements.
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Fiber Optic Illuminator
A portable light source for use with ASD instruments and sampling accessories that don't have a built-in light source.
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 ASD Pro Lamp
For indoor lab diffuse reflectance measurements over the region 350 - 2500 nm.
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 Fiber Checker Magnifiers
A diagnostic tool for checking the internal glass fibers built into the fiberoptic cables.
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 Tripods
Used in a variety of applications for mounting illumination, sampling accessories, and the FieldSpec¢ç HandHeld.
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 Multi-purpose Cuvette Fixture
Ideal for liquid and thin film material analysis.
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| ¡Ü Software |
Indico¢â Pro Spectral Acquisition Software
Indico¢â Pro is a comprehensive data acquisition tool for generating, analyzing, printing and saving your analytical results quickly and easily. Indico is configured to work with ASD's LabSpec¢ç and QualitySpec¢ç lines of industrial based analyzers, as well as FieldSpec¢ç 3 and Pro instruments for material qualification (classification) and quantification (concentration) analysis across a variety of applications. |
RS3¢â Spectral Acquisition Software
The latest release of the remote sensing data acquisition and analysis software engineered for use with ASD spectroradiometers. |
The Unscrambler¢ç
The Unscrambler¢ç is a complete Multivariate Analysis and Experimental Design software solution, equipped with powerful methods including PCA, Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR), PLS Regression, 3-Way PLS Regression, Clustering (K-Means), SIMCA and PLSDA Classification etc. |
GRAMS AI and PLSplus/IQ
GRAMS/AI is a comprehensive processing, visualization and reporting package for data from many types of spectroscopic instruments as well as hyphenated techniques. PLSplus/IQ includes powerful multivariate analysis tools for building quantitative calibrations as well as qualitative models for discriminant analysis. |
KaleidaGraph
The comprehensive toolset you need to get your graphing and data analysis done quickly and easily. |
SpecMin
Spectral data management system for mineral spectroscopy. |
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