Abstract: The carbon nanotube (CNT) imaging system combines many sensor nanotubes into a containment vessel that is utilized as a pixel in a multipixel array that is assembled in a similar row and column configuration as other type of 2D sensors. The individual CNT sensor elements inside this pixel containment vessel may have many different carbon nanotubes with many different spectral frequencies. This will permit much faster acquisition of specific spectral data and the assemblage of spectral data cubes much faster than camera utilizing conventional optomechanical spectrographs or similar acoustic LCD filter gates for the same. The system could also contain emitter carbon nanotubes to emit coherent light back out through the optical lens system to act to provide range information or function as a spectral illuminator for the system.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the creation of an enclosed hyperspectral and/or multispectral and/or ultraspectral and/or full spectrum and/or full frame and/or scanning imaging device that will use a multitude of spectral ranges, fluorescence features, polarized filtration, zoom lenses, and con-focal capabilities. The system would also have related imaging attachments, and triggered lights for multiple ranges, including UV, VNIR, SWIR and LWIR. The system collectively will be constructed so that it can hold 4 imaging devices. The system would have a high throughput and processing computer system with large volume data storage and redundancy in order to process large data loads quickly and efficiently. This system would be used to analyze explosives and/or other targets close up from large quantities to micro quantities and feature upgradeable transmission containers for imaging specific targets in their gaseous forms so that viable libraries and classification features can be constructed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of algae biofuel production, in particular to methods and means of physical action on biological structures of photosynthesing microorganisms, phototrophic algae in particular. The invention can be used for obtaining biofuel from algae, as well as for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and foodstuff industries. In the process of the method implementation radiation of cultivated solution of photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae is carried out by the action of electromagnetic waves of a selected intensity. Stimulation of increasing photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae biomass is obtained by the interaction of electromagnetic wave and biological cell. Irradiation of cultivated solution of photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae is performed by electromagnetic waves originating from specified sensor mechanisms mounted about the acrylic or plastic-based stackable tubular bioreactor.

Abstract: In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development.

Abstract: In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development.

Abstract: In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development.

Abstract: Most scanning systems today employ the conventional prior art method of using mirrors, moving the lens, rotating the slit, and moving the internal optics of the system. This system moves the slit plane across the projected focal plane that is formed by the fore/objective lens. The basic system includes a camera/sensor, a dispersive spectrograph with entrance slit, a computer with control software, an encoded stage and/or motor control, an objective lens, a computer, and an enclosure. The system works as a stationary enclosure with internal moving parts. The spectrograph and camera are moved in precision by a linear stage in the vertical or horizontal plane depending on whether the slit is vertically set or horizontally set. The precision movement of the assembly is controlled via an intelligent motor controller interface and customized software.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integration of fluorescence and reflective imaging are provided. The system and method can measure reflectance and fluorescence spectrally and spatially with co-registered hyperspectral signatures, and can output a co-registered image from first and second co-registered hyperspectral image data sets.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging workstation includes both UV and VNIR sensors together in a single enclosure. Each sensor captures an image of a target or specimen, resulting in respective UV and VNIR data sets which are then merged into a single hyperspectral data set that includes a highly correlated contiguous spectral bands throughout a range of from 200 to 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging workstation includes both UV and VNIR sensors together in a single enclosure. Each sensor captures an image of a target or specimen, resulting in respective UV and VNIR data sets which are then merged into a single hyperspectral data set that includes a highly correlated contiguous spectral bands throughout a range of from 200 to 1000 nanometers.