Abstract: The hyperspectral detector systems and methods disclosed herein include capturing a context image and a single-column spectral image that falls within the context image. The context and spectral images are then combined to form a fused image. Using the fused image, the spectral image is panned over the scene and within the context image to capture spectral signatures within the scene. The spectral signatures are compared to reference spectral signatures, and the locations of the one or more spectral signatures within the context image are marked. The systems and methods obviate the need to store and process large amounts of spectral data and allow for real-time display of the fused context image and spectral image, along with the marked locations of matched spectral signatures.

Abstract: Hyperspectral detector systems and methods for spectrally analyzing a scene are disclosed. The methods include capturing a context image and a single-column spectral image that falls within the context image. The spectral image is panned over the scene and within the context image to capture spectral signatures within the scene. The spectral signatures are compared to reference spectral signatures, and the locations of the one or more spectral signatures are marked. The systems and methods obviate the need to store and process large amounts of spectral data and allow for real-time display of the fused context image and spectral image, along with the marked locations of matched spectral signatures.

Abstract: A portable hyperspectral imager. The imager is modular and may include a hyperspectral camera and a removably-coupled mobile display module. The hyperspectral camera may include an Offner spectrometer. The mobile display module may be adapted to receive data from the hyperspectral camera and may include an internal camera. The mobile display module may include a cell phone or a tablet computer. The mobile display module may be integrally attached to the hyperspectral camera. The integral attachment may include a data link or USB connection. The length of the data link or USB connection may be less than 6 inches and the imager may weigh less than one pound. The imager may include a battery module or a scanning optical module.