Hyperspectral Imaging for Earth Observation: Platforms and Instruments

Abstract

Hyperspectral imaging is one of the promising remote sensing
techniques. This technique records the spatial and spectral information
of the object under study. Consequently, it has been gaining momentum
in a number of Earth observing applications. The aim of this paper
is to present the current trends of hyperspectral sensing from different
platforms and instruments for various applications. For Earth observation,
mobile platforms are discussed which include spaceborne, airborne,
ground-based sensing, unmanned aerial system, and underwater
vehicle-based. Under these different sensing platforms, hyperspectral
imaging instruments are presented that have been developed by various
public and private organizations in the past with some specific goals.