Spectroradiometer data structuring, pre-processing and analysis - an IT based approach

• Published in: Journal of spatial science Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 93 - 102
• Main Authors: Hueni, A., Tuohy, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: East Perth Taylor & Francis Group 01-12-2006; Mapping Sciences Institute; Spatial Science Institute Australia
• Subjects: Applied geophysics; Areal geology. Maps; Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; Geologic maps, cartography; Internal geophysics; data retrieval; interfaces; data storage; software; productivity; collections; field studies; data bases
• ISSN: 1449-8596; 1836-5655
• DOI: 10.1080/14498596.2006.9635084

Hyperspectral data collection results in huge datasets that need pre-processing prior to analysis. A review of the pre-processing techniques identified repetitive procedures with consequently a high potential for automation. Data from different hyperspectral field studies were collected and subsequently used as test sets for the described system. A relational database was utilized to store hyperspectral data in a structured way. Software was written to provide a graphical user interface to the database, pre-processing and analysis functionality. The resulting system provides excellent services in terms of organised data storage, easy data retrieval and efficient pre-processing. It is suggested that the use of such a system can improve the productivity of researchers significantly.