Nano-Hyperspec
Headwall Nano-Hyperspec

The Nano-Hyperspec is an imaging spectrometer developed by Headwall Photonics. It is designed for operation on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), but has also been utilized on research aircraft. It captures hyperspectral images in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) range from 400 to 1000 nm across 270 spectral bands. It has an across-track spatial resolution of 41 centimeters at a flight altitude of 460 meters above ground level (AGL), and a maximum frame rate of 300 Hz. The Nano-Hyperspec was used during Operation IceBridge to map the spectral properties of snow and ice surfaces.