Hyperspectral Sensor
Abstract
The goal of the Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean (HICO) program is to demonstrate the utility of maritime imaging for Naval applications in the littoral ocean from a space borne platform. The coastal ocean is a dark target and visible and Near Infrared light is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that penetrates water and can be used to directly sense the water and seafloor properties. Analysis has shown that maritime hyperspectral imaging is the only remote sensing technique that is able to deconvolve the complicated coastal scene (Lee and Carder, 2002). The spectral content of hyperspectral data can give information on the depth and characteristics of the seafloor and undersea objects. This can be of great utility for the identification of objects and the avoidance of false alarms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA573118
Entities
People
- Arleen Velasco
- Detlev Even