The European Space Agency’s Aeolus satellite containing a powerful UV laser and custom CCD detector for measuring wind speed has been launched into space yesterday. It will provide detailed profiles of the Earth's winds to improve weather forecasts
The heavens open on Jessica Rowbury as she looks at the science behind the sweet smell of summer rain
Jessica Rowbury looks at how satellite imagery and other remote sensing technology is used to study natural disasters
Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging techniques, which combine spectroscopy and imaging, are opening up a range of applications from environmental monitoring and agricultural research to automation of plastic recycling, as Greg Blackman discovers
Greg Blackman assesses the equipment characteristics required to provide vision solutions in harsh environments
MVTec’s deep learning tool provides means to label data simply and efficiently
Matthew Dale explores the software to simplify the management and labelling of deep learning data
Classification of nuts as good or bad using Specim’s FX17 camera
Optical design is crucial in enabling wider adoption of hyperspectral imaging, finds Andy Extance
Keely Portway surveys the latest advances in colour imaging, creating fresh opportunities in certain applications
An Illustration of the surface of PAN fibres (left) and carbon fibres after spreading (right). Credit: Fraunhofer IGCV and Chromasens
Work is underway to build a vision system to detect defects in webs of composite materials
