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Turbo FT™: Fast Portable Spectral Sensors

This compact field and industrial instrument is used for both ground based and airborne applications requiring high speed spectrometry, and utilizes our patented Turbo FT™ technology. Applications in remote sensing for geological mapping, airborne chemical agent detection, and online process control systems. Our rugged and compact design allows you to "Take It There".

Features

  • Rapid scanning to 200 spectra/sec.
  • Rugged high throughput interferometer
  • Sensor weight <1 Kg
  • Portable "lunchbox" computer
  • Real-time output
  • Instrument control software, including ratio and difference math functions, detection algorithm

Benefits

  • Enables monitoring of rapidly changing targets or processes
  • High speed scanning reduces influence of vibration
  • Compact size reduces associated packaging / mounting costs and weight

Applications

  • Airborne chemical plume sensing
  • Geological mapping
  • On-line process monitoring
  • Environmental monitoring and compliance
 

Specifications

Item Parameter Value Units Comments
1 Scan Rate Up to 100 spectra/sec. Standard (200@8cm¨¹)
2 Detector 1 pixel Standard MCT
3 Spectral Range 7-15 micrometers Standard (3-15 available)
4 Spectral Resolution (FWHH) 4 cm¨¹ Standard
5 Size¹ (WxDxH) 14x11.5x13 centimeters (5.5"x4.5"x5")
6 Weight¹ <1 kilogram (< 2.2 pounds)
¹ Note 1 - Size and Weight shown based on interferometer only.
 
Standard Equipment
  • Optical/Electronic module, including interferometer, LN2 cooled MCT detector and pre-amp
  • Drive & sampling electronics
  • Stand-alone "lunchbox" Pentium® computer with LCD screen
  • Real-time processing and control software with ratio and difference
  • 1"Ø, 4.8° field-of-view (FOV) fore optics with through-the-lens viewing
Optional Equipment
  • Stirling cooled detectors
  • Thermoelectrically stabilized blackbody
  • 2" or 4 "telescope
  • Pouring dewar (4 liter), tripod
  • Portable computer with built-in battery charger for off-grid operation
  • DLL for OEM and remote sensor control

(Photo courtesy of Sterling Computer)