Remote Sensing and Research

“Remote Sensing is a technology for sampling electromagnetic radiation to acquire and interpret non-contiguous geospatial data from which to extract information about features, objects, and classes on the Earth's land surface, oceans, and atmosphere (and, where applicable, on the exteriors of other bodies in the solar system, or, in the broadest framework, celestial bodies such as stars and galaxies).” (Short, Nicholas. Remote Sensing Tutorial (NASA Reference Publication 1078). NASA. <http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/>)

Researchers in earth sciences have applied remote sensing techniques to global environmental issues over the past several decades. Advances in remote sensing technologies have made remote sensing a much more attractive method for universities, industry, governments, and other scientists interested in performing environmental research. Though generally ‘unseen’, remote sensing studies that address issues such as surveying environmental conditions for climate change affects, detecting fire risk, natural resource exploration, identifying changes in land use, national defense and security surveillance, and so many more, fall within the spectrum of our every day lives. A prime example of this is that information gathered by such research is often reflected in policy decisions and actions made by governmental bodies.

Building on our founder’s relationship with the international scientific research community that spans more than five decades, ASD leads the efforts to enhance the advancement of remote sensing applications. Based on this expertise, ASD developed portable, easy-to-use, near-infrared spectrometers and spectroradiometers to provide information where and when it is needed. These rugged instruments are built to withstand extreme conditions in most any environment.

ASD helps researchers around the world with our FieldSpec® line of spectroradiometers. Our accurate, portable instruments provide rapid collection of field spectra in support of remote sensing satellite imagery analysis and sensor calibration, as well as measurement of spectral radiance and irradiance. Cited in more peer-reviewed papers than any other instrument, ASD’s near infrared spectrometers are the recognized leader in instrumentation for ground truthing of a variety of air and space-borne multispectral and Hyperspectral imaging systems.

ASD technology has maintained its leadership since 1990 by providing reliable spectrometers that help you make the most of your time in the field through lab-quality measurement and rapid data acquisition. ASD instrumentation employs a fiber optic cable that provides superior flexibility and allows a full complement of accessories to meet your specific data-gathering requirements.

ASD FieldSpec spectroradiometers have been used successfully in a range of advanced research applications, including:

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