Spectral Imaging Resources

Technical Publications

• Hyperspectral Imaging Characterizes Spectral Properties of Tattoo Dyes for Optimized Laser Removal
  New research from the Medical University of Silesia is showing how hyperspectral imaging can help make laser tattoo removal more precise and effective—by analyzing the optical properties of tattoo dyes and guiding wavelength selection.
• How Much Does A Hyperspectral Camera Cost in 2025?
  The relevance of hyperspectral imaging research is growing rapidly, fueled by its increasing viability in real-world and industrial applications. Advances in optics, image processing, data compression, and computing are accelerating… Read more: How Much Does A Hyperspectral Camera Cost in 2025?
• Coastal Trident Preview: Advancing UAV Detection with Multispectral Imaging
  The Spectral Imaging UAV Detection Sensor (SUADS) uses video-rate multispectral imaging across the SWIR to LWIR bands to detect and track small drones in real time. Its passive design leverages spectral signatures to distinguish UAVs from birds and debris, enabling reliable operation in complex, cluttered environments.
• Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis with Hyperspectral Microscopy and Machine Learning
  Researchers at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine use hyperspectral microscopy and machine learning to improve early detection of oral cancer, enabling precise identification of cancer stages through spectral analysis of tissue. This breakthrough enhances diagnostic accuracy and reduces subjectivity in OSCC assessments.
• Smarter Rapeseed Harvests: Hyperspectral Imaging for Water Content and Maturity Detection
  Researchers at the College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University are applying hyperspectral imaging as a powerful tool to improve rapeseed growth, yield, and quality. Their work focuses on addressing key… Read more: Smarter Rapeseed Harvests: Hyperspectral Imaging for Water Content and Maturity Detection
• Advancing Paleoclimate Research through Hyperspectral Imaging Microscopy of Tree Rings
  Hyperspectral imaging microscopy enhances tree ring analysis for paleoclimate studies, offering greater accuracy than traditional width indices in humid regions.
• Unlocking the Secrets of Coral Health with Hyperspectral Imaging
  The Challenge of Monitoring Coral Reefs Coral reefs are among the most vibrant and ecologically significant ecosystems on Earth. However, they are also under threat due to changing ocean temperatures,… Read more: Unlocking the Secrets of Coral Health with Hyperspectral Imaging
• Understanding Plenoptic Division of Wavefront Multispectral Imaging
  Multispectral imaging is a powerful tool used in a wide range of applications, from detecting bruised fruit to non-invasive monitoring of blood oxygenation levels. Also referred to as imaging spectroscopy,… Read more: Understanding Plenoptic Division of Wavefront Multispectral Imaging
• Hyperspectral Microscopy: Techniques and Opportunities
  Hyperspectral cameras combine imaging and spectroscopy to measure light from a scene in hundreds of contiguous spectral bands. A two-dimensional image is created, with each pixel containing a full reflectance… Read more: Hyperspectral Microscopy: Techniques and Opportunities
• Surface Optics Wins Phase II SBIR Contract for Hypersonic Missile Detection and Tracking Using EO/IR Sensors
  Surface Optics Corporation (SOC), a leader in spectral imaging technology, announced it has secured a $1M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval… Read more: Surface Optics Wins Phase II SBIR Contract for Hypersonic Missile Detection and Tracking Using EO/IR Sensors
• Leveraging Hyperspectral Imaging For Rapid, Non-Destructive Quality Control Of Ginseng
  Ginseng is a traditional medical herb used for more than 2,000 years to treat various conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, promote immune and central nervous system (CNS) function,… Read more: Leveraging Hyperspectral Imaging For Rapid, Non-Destructive Quality Control Of Ginseng
• Precision Agriculture and Hyperspectral Sensors: Monitoring Against Drought, Disease, and Nutrient Stress
  Crop monitoring for nutrients, water-stress, disease, insect attack and overall plant health is a vital aspect of successful agricultural operations. Traditionally this has been carried out by visual examination of… Read more: Precision Agriculture and Hyperspectral Sensors: Monitoring Against Drought, Disease, and Nutrient Stress
• Important Specifications for Hyperspectral Cameras
  Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful tool in applied spectroscopy. Hyperspectral cameras measure light from a scene in hundreds of contiguous spectral bands. A two-dimensional image is created, where each pixel… Read more: Important Specifications for Hyperspectral Cameras
• A Quick Guide to Hyperspectral Camera Specifications
  Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful technique that enables the capture of images at a very high spectral resolution. Here is a quick guide to some of the key specifications to… Read more: A Quick Guide to Hyperspectral Camera Specifications
• Hyperspectral Imaging in Art Conservation
  The need to conserve art has a long history, back to the time when people first realized that the art objects they treasured had begun to deteriorate. In the nineteenth… Read more: Hyperspectral Imaging in Art Conservation
• Surface Optics Awarded Phase I NAVAIR SBIR Grant to Develop Multispectral Imaging System for Detection of UAVs
  Surface Optics announced it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to develop a spectral imaging system for… Read more: Surface Optics Awarded Phase I NAVAIR SBIR Grant to Develop Multispectral Imaging System for Detection of UAVs
• Surface Optics Partners with 4Walls International to Provide SWIR Hyperspectral Data for the Border Impact Bond
  The non-profit organization 4Walls International in conjuncture with southern California researchers, is working with local municipalities in leading the way on attempts to clean up the US-Mexico bordered Tijuana River… Read more: Surface Optics Partners with 4Walls International to Provide SWIR Hyperspectral Data for the Border Impact Bond