Digital imaging that includes spectral estimation can overcome limitations of typical digital photography, such as limited color accuracy and constraints to a predefined viewing condition or a ...

One of the most popular techniques for material identification is single bounce ATR spectroscopy. However, in some cases, the specular reflectance sampling technique may still be necessary. Much like ...

The microseepage of gaseous hydrocarbons often creates a soil atmosphere containing lighter hydrocarbons (C1-C5). The gases in the soil may be sampled and analyzed to determine the specific mix of ...

Zilia, a Quebec-based healthcare developer working towards diagnosis of diseases through optical imaging of the eye, has demonstrated a targeted spectroscopy technique for better identification of ...

The paint chips obtained from vehicles involved in road accidents contain vital evidence for solving criminal cases. Paint traces can be transferred from a vehicles to other materials or surfaces like ...

Dust released by an active coal mine in Svalbard, Norway, reduced the spectral reflectance of nearby snow and ice by up to 84 percent, according to new research. Dust released by an active coal mine ...