Spectral Imaging

Marena Manley is the recipient of the Medal of Honour awarded by The South African Academy of Science and Arts

By producing NIR hyperspectral images and then projecting them on the ground, two Norwegian scientists have come up with a novel technique for identifying tiny bone fragments on complex surfaces such as forest floors.

Nominations are now being invited by the International Council of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (ICNIRS) for the 2014 Tomas Hirschfeld Award. This award, sponsored by Büchi Labortechnik AG, Switzerland, is made in recognition of contributions to the enhancement of near infrared spectroscopy. It is made on the basis of excellence in research conducted by a scientist of international standing.

NIR hyperspectral imaging can monitor both the chemical composition and physical properties of composite polymers, say Canadian chemical engineers.

Irish scientists have used NIR hyperspectral imaging to reveal the protein, fat and water content of pork chops.

The NIR-2013 conference publicity is all about “good vibrations”, and the conference certainly seems to be developing into an exciting mixture of science, interaction and an attractive venue.