A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI)
Abstract Background The spatial and spectral properties of the light environment underpin many aspects of animal behaviour, ecology and evolution, and quantifying this information is crucial in fields ranging from optical physics, agriculture/plant sciences, human psychophysics, food science, archit...
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| description | Abstract Background The spatial and spectral properties of the light environment underpin many aspects of animal behaviour, ecology and evolution, and quantifying this information is crucial in fields ranging from optical physics, agriculture/plant sciences, human psychophysics, food science, architecture and materials sciences. The escalating threat of artificial light at night (ALAN) presents unique challenges for measuring the visual impact of light pollution, requiring measurement at low light levels across the human-visible and ultraviolet ranges, across all viewing angles, and often with high within-scene contrast. Results Here, I present a hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI), an innovative and low-cost solution for collecting full-field hyperspectral data. The system uses a Hamamatsu C12880MA micro spectrometer to take single-point measurements, together with a motorised gimbal for spatial control. The hardware uses off-the-shelf components and 3D printed parts, costing around £350 in total. The system can run directly from a computer or smartphone with a graphical user interface, making it highly portable and user-friendly. The HOSI system can take panoramic hyperspectral images that meet the difficult requirements of ALAN research, sensitive to low light around 0.001 cd.m−2, across 320–880 nm range with spectral resolution of ~ 9 nm (FWHM) and spatial resolution of ~ 2 cycles per degree. The independent exposure of each pixel also allows for an extremely wide dynamic range that can encompass typical natural and artificially illuminated scenes, with sample night-time scans achieving full-spectrum peak-to-peak dynamic ranges of > 50,000:1. Conclusions This system’s adaptability, cost-effectiveness and open-source nature position it as a valuable tool for researchers investigating the complex relationships between light, environment, behaviour, ecology and biodiversity, with further potential uses in many other fields. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-357367bb56a443d5905c25ea7e7e06bf2025-01-12T12:39:51ZengBMCBMC Biology1741-70072025-01-0123111010.1186/s12915-024-02110-wA hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI)Jolyon Troscianko0Centre for Ecology & Conservation, University of ExeterAbstract Background The spatial and spectral properties of the light environment underpin many aspects of animal behaviour, ecology and evolution, and quantifying this information is crucial in fields ranging from optical physics, agriculture/plant sciences, human psychophysics, food science, architecture and materials sciences. The escalating threat of artificial light at night (ALAN) presents unique challenges for measuring the visual impact of light pollution, requiring measurement at low light levels across the human-visible and ultraviolet ranges, across all viewing angles, and often with high within-scene contrast. Results Here, I present a hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI), an innovative and low-cost solution for collecting full-field hyperspectral data. The system uses a Hamamatsu C12880MA micro spectrometer to take single-point measurements, together with a motorised gimbal for spatial control. The hardware uses off-the-shelf components and 3D printed parts, costing around £350 in total. The system can run directly from a computer or smartphone with a graphical user interface, making it highly portable and user-friendly. The HOSI system can take panoramic hyperspectral images that meet the difficult requirements of ALAN research, sensitive to low light around 0.001 cd.m−2, across 320–880 nm range with spectral resolution of ~ 9 nm (FWHM) and spatial resolution of ~ 2 cycles per degree. The independent exposure of each pixel also allows for an extremely wide dynamic range that can encompass typical natural and artificially illuminated scenes, with sample night-time scans achieving full-spectrum peak-to-peak dynamic ranges of > 50,000:1. Conclusions This system’s adaptability, cost-effectiveness and open-source nature position it as a valuable tool for researchers investigating the complex relationships between light, environment, behaviour, ecology and biodiversity, with further potential uses in many other fields.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-02110-wHyperspectral imagingSpectral imagingLight environmentArtificial light at nightSpectro-radiometryEcology |
| spellingShingle | Jolyon Troscianko A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) BMC Biology Hyperspectral imaging Spectral imaging Light environment Artificial light at night Spectro-radiometry Ecology |
| title | A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) |
| title_full | A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) |
| title_fullStr | A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) |
| title_short | A hyperspectral open-source imager (HOSI) |
| title_sort | hyperspectral open source imager hosi |
| topic | Hyperspectral imaging Spectral imaging Light environment Artificial light at night Spectro-radiometry Ecology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-02110-w |
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