FIELD HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING: ACCURATE ON-SITE SPECTRAL ANALYSIS ANYWHERE

Field hyperspectral imaging brings laboratory-level spectral accuracy directly into outdoor environments. By capturing full spectral signatures for every pixel, portable hyperspectral cameras and modular field systems enable researchers and professionals to analyze materials, vegetation, soil, minerals, surfaces, and environmental conditions on site, even in remote or uncontrolled settings.

Whether you work in environmental monitoring, agriculture, geology, forestry, or archaeology, Specim’s hyperspectral imaging tools offer the robustness, mobility, and spectral precision required for reliable outdoor analysis.

With field-ready HSI, users can:

CAPTURE REAL-WORLD SPECTRAL DATA
from natural surfaces without removing samples.
REVEAL INVISIBLE INFORMATION
that standard cameras cannot detect.
ENABLE IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
Detect issues before they become visible.
IMPROVE DECISION-MAKING
Access precise reflectance or radiance data for modeling, mapping, monitoring change over time, or guiding field operations.

Field hyperspectral imaging with Specim IQ

SPECIM SOLUTIONS FOR FIELD HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING:

Specim provides a full suite of portable, robust hyperspectral imaging tools designed for flexible field deployment, from handheld cameras to rotary scanning platforms.

Portable handheld hyperspectral camera

A compact, battery-powered VNIR hyperspectral camera (400–1000 nm) that integrates a scanner, touchscreen, storage, and processing into a single device.

Specim IQ

VNIR (400–1000 nm)

Rotary scanner-based field systems

High-performance Specim hyperspectral cameras mounted on rotary scanners enable capturing stationary outdoor targets such as trees and canopy, crops, geological surfaces and archaeological walls and artifacts.

Hyperspectral cameras (VNIR–LWIR)

Specim provides a comprehensive camera portfolio covering all key wavelength ranges. These cameras deliver high uniformity, excellent SNR, and reliable wavelength stability ensuring accurate, consistent results in field conditions.

Specim FX10

VNIR (400–1000 nm)

Specim FX17

NIR (900–1700 nm)

Specim GX17

NIR (980–1730 nm)

Specim SX25

SWIR (960–2500 nm)

Specim SWIR

SWIR (1000–2500 nm)

Specim FX50

MWIR (2.7–5.3 μm)

Specim FX120

LWIR (7.7–12.3 μm)

Rotary scanners

Rotary scanners automate the camera movement, enabling distortion-free data capture of stationary targets.

RS10 Rotary Stage Scanner

RS50 Rotary Stage Scanner

Software tools for data capture and analysis

Specim offers a complete suite of software tools for camera control, data acquisition, analysis, and application development. These intuitive tools streamline system operation with automated data capture, direct access to raw and reflectance spectra, and fast analysis workflows that let users build application-specific models with ease.

Lumo Scanner

SpecimINSIGHT

Specim IQ Studio

APPLICATIONS OF FIELD HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING

Field HSI is increasingly essential across research, environmental management, and applied industry sectors. It enables non-invasive surface documentation, environmental assessment, crop monitoring, and geological identification – from vegetation health to mineral mapping.

Environmental monitoring

Agriculture and forestry

Mining and Mineral Exploration with Hyperspectral Imaging Solutions

Geology and mining

Archaeology and cultural heritage

WHY CHOOSE SPECIM

Specim brings industry-leading hyperspectral technology into the field with tools designed for accuracy, durability, and ease of use.

Specim provides:

Deep expertise in optical engineering and hyperspectral imaging applications
Comprehensive camera portfolio – from VNIR to LWIR
Premium hyperspectral sensors providing performance, reliability and accuracy for demanding imaging task
Advanced software tools for streamlined data acquisition and analysis
Global sales and technical support from experienced experts

Ready to take hyperspectral imaging into the field?

Discover how Specim’s portable solutions bring spectral intelligence to forests, fields, mines, coastlines, archaeological sites, and remote environments.

Contact our team to discuss your field use case or request a demo.

LEARN MORE

Webinar: Collecting Hyperspectral Imaging Data in the Field

Optimizing Laboratory Hyperspectral Imaging: Best Practices

How to Acquire Hyperspectral Imaging Data in the Field: Techniques, Equipment, and Best Practices

Hokkaido University explores hyperspectral imaging to reveal hidden minerals in sea ice

Revealing the secrets of evolution with Specim IQ – Studying Lithops in African Desert