Hyperspectral Imaging: Staring Hyperspectral Technology for Military and Commercial Applications

EO/IR reconnaissance is of primary importance to Military Intelligence.  A key tool to increasing the information content of reconnaissance imagery is the use of hyperspectral imaging.  This technology divides the image data, pixel by pixel, into very narrow wavelength (color) bands.  This high-resolution spectral data is effective in identifying previously hidden features in the image, and can distinguish camouflage paint from tree canopy, tag recently disturbed earth, identify compounds in chemical plumes, and provide data beyond the spatial resolution of the imaging system (sub-pixel resolution).