Space Telescopes: Earth Observation & Technology

Hyperspectral technology has also emerged and evolved enormously. “The spectral content, that is to say the number of color bands that we are able to subdivide, has increased“, indique Serge Habraken.

Thanks to its dozens or even hundreds of color bands, hyperspectral imaging allows you to see what you cannot see with the naked eye. “Pfor example, we can see for a potato field […] if the potatoes have diseases such as late blight. We are able to see it at a very early level“, explained Serge Habraken.

Hyperspectral technology is also used for ocean monitoring, to detect pollution, to monitor the health of our forests and of course for agriculture.