Artwork and Document Analysis
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Easily deployable, hyperspectral sensors are used to reveal secrets of famous documents such as the Gettysburg Address, ancient maps, and archeological artifacts such as pottery shards (ostracons) that represent the oldest known representation of Hebrew writing.
Spectral Imaging for Cultural Heritage
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The science of spectral imaging in the infrared ranges is extremely valuable to the field of artwork analysis and conservation. It is a non-invasive, non-contact means by which complete spectral data is collected for every pixel within the field of view across hundreds of narrow, contiguous spectral bands within the range of interest.