Species discrimination using emissive thermal infrared imaging spectroscopy

Gilles Rock, Max Gerhards, Thomas Gattung, C. Hecker, Thomas Udelhoven, Martin Schlerf, Willy Werner

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Abstract

A plant species discrimination experiment was carried out using emissive thermal infrared imaging spectroscopy. This was a first application of the Telops HyperCam-LW for vegetation analysis. The Telops HyperCam-LW is a Fourier-transform imaging spectrometer designed for airborne, field and laboratory application. Compared to laboratory spectrometers, this spectrometer allows fast measurements at high spectral resolution in the 8-12 μm spectral range. This paper shows that this spectrometer - in a field measurement setup - is capable of capturing high quality spectral information, comparable to laboratory instruments. We used this spectrometer to capture leaf spectra, generally considered as spectrally flat surfaces. Using the Telops HyperCam-LW, it was possible to capture the subtle signatures and perform species discrimination analysis with very good results. Further, the potential of a hyperspectral airborne or spaceborne study focusing on vegetation analysis is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 6th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing
Subtitle of host publicationEvolution in Remote Sensing, WHISPERS 2014
Place of PublicationLausanne
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467390125
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jun 2014
Event6th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing, WHISPERS 2014 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 24 Jun 201427 Jun 2014
Conference number: 6

Publication series

NameWorkshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
Volume2014-June
ISSN (Print)2158-6276

Workshop

Workshop6th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing, WHISPERS 2014
Abbreviated titleWHISPERS 2014
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period24/06/1427/06/14

Keywords

  • Emissivity
  • Hyperspectral Thermal Infrared
  • Species discrimination
  • Spectral Smoothness
  • Temperature and Emissivity Separation
  • TES
  • Vegetation

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