Hyperspectral imaging is a bit like super-vision. With it, you can not only see what’s there, but what it’s made of, which is a good thing if you’re looking for bombs, gas leaks, and smuggled nuclear material. Defense and information systems specialist Excelis has announced the successful test of a new airborne long-wave infrared (LWIR), hyperspectral (HSI) sensor that can be aimed in multiple directions and is capable of detecting explosives, gases and dangerous chemicals... Continue Reading Excelis tests versatile new airborne sensor for explosives and dangerous chemicals
Section: Military
Tags: Aircraft, Electromagnetic, Imaging, Sensor, Surveillance
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