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Identify minerals in the field

The NaturaSpec™ Ultra spectroradiometer delivers the highest spectral resolution available in a field instrument. It allows researchers to validate and calibrate even the most advanced hyperspectral cameras and satellites on-site, bringing laboratory-quality data directly into the field.

Ideal for building high-resolution spectral libraries, the NaturaSpec Ultra sets a new standard for precision in spectral analysis.

NaturaSpec Ultra 1

Specifications

Spectral Range

350-2500nm

Spectral Resolution

1.5nm@700nm

3nm@1500nm

3.8nm@2100nm

Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)

Data output in 1nm increments;
2151 channels reported

Detector(s)

1024-element UV-enhanced Si Array

512-element TE-cooled InGaAs Array

512-element extended TE-cooled InGaAs Arrays

Calibration

Spectral and radiometric calibration for radiance/irradiance measurements using NIST traceable sources.

Noise Equivalence Radiance

0.4×10-9 @ 400nm

0.2×10-9 @ 1500nm

4.0×10-9 @ 2100nm

Software Included

DARWin Data Aquisition

Power (volts | watts)

12v | 33w

Dimensions (in | mm)

12.4 x 8.7 x 4.4 (in)

314.9 x 220.9 x 111.7 (mm)

Weight (lbs | kg)

12 lbs | 5.5 kg

Interface

USB, Wireless Connection

Minimum Scan Speed

100ms

Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)

0.1nm

Wavelength Accuracy (nm)

±0.5nm bandwidth

Automatic Data

Data Optimization | One Touch Operation | Automatic Exposure | Detector Integration | Dark Current Correction

Input

1.5m fiber optic (25° field of view); optional fore optics
and optional longer fiber optic cables available

Operational temperature range (°C)

0 to 40 degrees

Maximum Radiance

VNIR 2x Solar | SWIR 10x Solar

NaturaSpec Ultra 2
NaturaSpec Ultra 3

Key Applications for NaturaSpec Ultra

  • Vegetation studies
  • Environmental research
  • Soil analysis, mapping, and profiling
  • Ground truthing
  • Geological remote sensing
  • Solar radiance and irradiance research
  • Species identification

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution NaturaSpec Ultra.

NaturaSpec Ultra 4

NaturaSpec Ultra Features:

  • Full spectral range of 350-2500nm
  • 3 photodiode arrays
  • No moving parts for greater reliability
  • Auto-dark current shutter and autoexposure control for one-touch operation
  • User-replaceable, metal-clad fiber optic cable with SMA-905 input
  • Lightweight and compact
Natura Spec