Applications of PXRF in the field
This paper discusses the factory calibration of portable XRF in Coltan exploration to determine if it is accurate and reliable, or if user calibration required.
XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Explained
This paper discusses the factory calibration of portable XRF in Coltan exploration to determine if it is accurate and reliable, or if user calibration required.
New distribution partnership with LemnaTec GmbH
New distribution partnership with LemnaTec GmbH Portable Analytical Solutions is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with LemnaTec GmbH, a global specialist for digital phenotyping and digital seed testing. Juergen Kreis, Managing Director of LemnaTec explains “With this move,
Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging Solutions
AIRBORNE HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS Created By Analytik, United kingdom Watch the video to find out more about airborne hyperspectral imaging. To appreciate the significance of airborne hyperspectral imaging, Analytik has created an informative video to understand what hyperspectral imaging is,
Important COVID-19 Announcement: Portable Analytical Solutions
Important COVID-19 Announcement: Portable Analytical Solutions As the COVID-19 virus and its impact continues to evolve on a daily basis, PAS remains focused on the health and safety of our employees and customers, as well as our community. We’re doing
MicroPHAZIR AS Performance Application Note 2020
Measurement of Asbestos Containing Materials using a Portable NIR Instrument Dr Jimmy Bester, Paul Martin, Sydney Australia Abstract Portable Near-Infrared (PNIR) spectroscopy has been effectively and reliably used to measure minerals in a wide variety of samples. The identification of
Comments regarding QLD Safety Alert of the use of NIR Spectrometers
Comments regarding QLD Safety Alert of the use of NIR Spectrometers Recently the QLD government posted a Safety alert regarding the use of NIR spectrometers for the identification of Asbestos containing materials. As we feel the alert was focused at
Headwall & Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Awarded Contract for High-Endurance Fixed-Wing Hyperspectral Imaging UAV for Wide Area Precision Agriculture
Headwall & Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Awarded Contract for High-Endurance Fixed-Wing Hyperspectral Imaging UAV for Wide Area Precision Agriculture Project funded in part by the BIRD (Binational Industrial Research and Development) Foundation Bolton, MA – August 1, 2019 –Headwall, the industry
Hyperspectral Imaging in Quality Control for the Global Meat Industry
Let’s take a look at the role of Hyperspectral Imaging in Quality and Integrity for the Global Meat Industry. One of the international speakers at next week’s ICoMST 2018 (64th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology) is Dr Marlon
Headwall Photonics Increases It’s Visibility
A vibrant new website from Headwall Photonics highlights even more clearly its impressive array of industry-leading spectrometry instrumentation and brilliant industry solutions. Catering for diverse applications across Remote Sensing, Advanced Machine Vision, Medical/Biotech and Defense/Government, the new site provides greater
Precision Ag study employs FieldSpec4
Measuring solar radiation in Australian study with the ASD FieldSpec4 A new article published by Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) highlights an innovative application of the FieldSpec4 multi-spectral radiometer to measure solar radiation exposure on apple and pear crops, covered
Airborne Hyperspectral & Ground-Truthing
Hyperspectral and Ground-Truthing Whitepaper available from PAS For a wide range of critical applications, the combination of airborne hyperspectral with ground-based non-imaging hyperspectral radiometers represents the optimal solution. A comprehensive white paper on the topic, written by Headwall Photonics and
Which FieldSpec spectrometer for me?
With such an extensive range of spectral resolution options in the SWIR range, and ultra-portable VNIR-only models, it can be hard to know which of ASD’s FieldSpec 4 spectrometers and spectroradiometers will best suit your specific application. That’s where we
Precision Ag history heralds bright future
Over the past two decades, precision ag history has been marked by rapid development and positive outcomes. Precision ag has become, well, much more precise. According to David Mulla from the University of Minnesota, USA, in his article on Precision
Case Study – Hyperspectral Imaging Fights Citrus Blight
Precision Ag Case Study – Consider this example about a US project to inspect orange groves, looking for citrus blight disease.
Precision ag: Multi Spec Vs Hyperspec
What’s the difference between multispectral and hyperspectral? Imagine we could safely view the world through the eyes of different creatures, enabling us to view infrared radiation, ultraviolet light and reflected electromagnetic energy*. Well, we can, with the use of multispectral
Precision ag: a spectrometry revolution
Access sophisticated precision ag technology for accurate and innovative farm management Precision ag is a critical remote sensing application with the potential to impact any aspect of society. The use of UAVs in agriculture has been well-documented but the value
Coastal Exploration and Spectral Vision
Coastal Exploration with Hyperspectral Imaging Valued PAS customer, Queensland University of Technology is using Headwall’s hyperspectral sensors to examine the beautiful Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s mid-north coast which has received a very positive conservation rating from World Heritage Outlook.
Eureka! Portable XRF and Gold Exploration
Eureka! Modern gold exploration takes advantage of technological advancements including Portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers. XRF sampling techniques in gold exploration map the distribution of gold and in particular, the various pathfinder elements associated with gold (silver, copper, zinc,
Spectral Imaging Transforms Recycling
PAS brings spectral imaging to the growing recycling and waste management industry. For the recycling industry, legacy ‘RGB’ technologies are unable to pick out the precise spectral characteristics that distinguish similar-looking types of plastic or paper products. Although hyperspectral imaging
