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Utilizing Hyperspectral Reflectance to Analyze Sand Composition
- Date Issued:
- 2015
- Abstract/Description:
- Spectral signatures quickly aid the analysis of sand composition because specific wavelengths correspond with distinct minerals. This provides objectivity to traditional microscopic methods, with the option to create a custom spectral library for Hyperspectral Remote Sensing HRS applications. Removal of salt as a precipitated solid from sea water is useful for clearer microscopic viewing of sand because certain grains are less likely to be misidentified as crystalized salt. Though removal of salts aids in qualitative visual identification, it is problematic for studies requiring spectral reflectance data to match real-life conditions. Spectroradiometric techniques were used to assess the effects of salt in spectral signatures of sand. Sand samples of mixed siliciclastic-carbonate composition were collected from 15 locations across the southeastern Florida coast. Spectral plots were generated from laboratory collected data with an ASD Spectroradiometer. Spectral data was collected before and after samples were prepared for microscopic study. Laboratory-prepared samples show negative slope at approximately 1500 nm and 2000 nm ranges on the generated plots. These wavelengths are indicative of grains having either predominately carbonate or siliciclastic compositions, which agrees with the microscopic analysis. Salts present in a sample affect the spectral signature, thus salt removal yields spectral plots not necessarily concurrent with plots generated from raw, unprepared samples. For studies utilizing airborne HRS data, the order of data collection and preparation is important. To ensure a more precise match between the spectral library and the hyperspectral imagery, spectral data must be collected before the sample is prepared for microscopic analysis.
Title: | Utilizing Hyperspectral Reflectance to Analyze Sand Composition. |
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Name(s): |
Smith, Molly E. Selch, Donna Graduate College |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Poster | |
Date Created: | 2015 | |
Date Issued: | 2015 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 1 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | Spectral signatures quickly aid the analysis of sand composition because specific wavelengths correspond with distinct minerals. This provides objectivity to traditional microscopic methods, with the option to create a custom spectral library for Hyperspectral Remote Sensing HRS applications. Removal of salt as a precipitated solid from sea water is useful for clearer microscopic viewing of sand because certain grains are less likely to be misidentified as crystalized salt. Though removal of salts aids in qualitative visual identification, it is problematic for studies requiring spectral reflectance data to match real-life conditions. Spectroradiometric techniques were used to assess the effects of salt in spectral signatures of sand. Sand samples of mixed siliciclastic-carbonate composition were collected from 15 locations across the southeastern Florida coast. Spectral plots were generated from laboratory collected data with an ASD Spectroradiometer. Spectral data was collected before and after samples were prepared for microscopic study. Laboratory-prepared samples show negative slope at approximately 1500 nm and 2000 nm ranges on the generated plots. These wavelengths are indicative of grains having either predominately carbonate or siliciclastic compositions, which agrees with the microscopic analysis. Salts present in a sample affect the spectral signature, thus salt removal yields spectral plots not necessarily concurrent with plots generated from raw, unprepared samples. For studies utilizing airborne HRS data, the order of data collection and preparation is important. To ensure a more precise match between the spectral library and the hyperspectral imagery, spectral data must be collected before the sample is prepared for microscopic analysis. | |
Identifier: | FA00005913 (IID) | |
Collection: | FAU Student Research Digital Collection | |
Note(s): | The Sixth Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition. | |
Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005913 | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |