Artificial neural network‐based modeling of snow properties using field data and hyperspectral imagery

This study attempts to model snow wetness and snow density of Himalayan snow cover using a combination of Hyperspectral image processing and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Initially, a total of 300 spectral signature measurements, synchronized with snow wetness and snow density, were collected in the field. The spectral reflectance of snow was then modeled as a function of snow properties using ANN. Four snow wetness and three snow density models were developed. A strong correlation was observed in near‐infrared and shortwave‐infrared region. The correlation analysis of ANN modeled snow density and snow wetness showed a strong linear relationship with field‐based data values ranging from 0.87–0.90 and 0.88–0.91, respectively. Our results indicate that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach, using a combination of Hyperspectral image processing and ANN, can be efficiently used to predict snow properties (wetness and density) in the Himalayan region. Recommendations for resource managers

• Snow properties, such as snow wetness and snow density are mainly investigated through field‐based survey but rugged terrains, difficult weather conditions, and logistics management issues establish remote sensing as an efficient alternative to monitor snow properties, especially in the mountain environment.
• Although Hyperspectral remote sensing is a powerful tool to conduct the quantitative analysis of the physical properties of snow, only a few studies have used hyperspectral data for the estimation of snow density and wetness in the Himalayan region. This could be because of the lack of synchronized snow properties data with field‐based spectral acquisitions.
• In combination with Hyperspectral image processing, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) can be a useful tool for effective snow modeling because of its ability to capture and represent complex input‐output relationships.
• Further research into understanding the applicability of neural networks to determine snow properties is required to obtain results from large snow cover areas of the Himalayan region.

     

Detection of ochratoxin A contamination in stored wheat using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging

Near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging system was used to detect five concentration levels of ochratoxin A (OTA) in contaminated wheat kernels. The wheat kernels artificially inoculated with two different OTA producing Penicillium verrucosum strains, two different non-toxigenic P. verrucosum strains, and sterile control wheat kernels were subjected to NIR hyperspectral imaging. The acquired three-dimensional data were reshaped into readable two-dimensional data. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to the two dimensional data to identify the key wavelengths which had greater significance in detecting OTA contamination in wheat. Statistical and histogram features extracted at the key wavelengths were used in the linear, quadratic and Mahalanobis statistical discriminant models to differentiate between sterile control, five concentration levels of OTA contamination in wheat kernels, and five infection levels of non-OTA producing P. verrucosum inoculated wheat kernels. The classification models differentiated sterile control samples from OTA contaminated wheat kernels and non-OTA producing P. verrucosum inoculated wheat kernels with a 100% accuracy. The classification models also differentiated between five concentration levels of OTA contaminated wheat kernels and between five infection levels of non-OTA producing P. verrucosum inoculated wheat kernels with a correct classification of more than 98%. The non-OTA producing P. verrucosum inoculated wheat kernels and OTA contaminated wheat kernels subjected to hyperspectral imaging provided different spectral patterns.     

Effective detection of benzoyl peroxide in flour based on parameter selection of Raman hyperspectral system

Penetration depth and spatial resolution of Raman hyperspectral imaging system were studied for effective detection of benzoyl peroxide in flour. The determinations of parameters were achieved by using the single-band background-correct image of a benzoyl peroxide Raman characteristic band and a simple threshold method. The selected parameters were used to detect mixture samples with different concentrations. Percentage of detected benzoyl peroxide pixels was positively correlated to its concentration. The result shows that parameters selected in this study are effective for the detection of benzoyl peroxide additive in flour and can be used for quantitative analysis in the future.     

基于非同步替代光谱定标的地表下垫面影响分析

对760nm附近的氧气吸收带,选用植被、枯萎植被、人工地物、沙地和雪地五种典型地表类型,基于模拟数据进行非同步替代光谱定标方法的误差分析,比较不同地表类型得到的光谱定标准确度,为高光谱成像仪的非同步替代光谱定标提供定标图像选择策略.结果表明:运用两种光谱匹配方法——光谱角度匹配和欧氏距离法得到的定标误差基本一致;730~800nm的地表反射率曲线标准差在0.05nm以内时,定标误差集中在±0.5nm范围内;人工地物类型中个别地物如橄榄绿光泽涂料和植被大面积覆盖的图像数据不适合用于非同步替代光谱定标.     

The Rapid Non-Destructive Detection of Adulteration and Its Degree of Tieguanyin by Fluorescence Hyperspectral Technology

Tieguanyin is one of the top ten most popular teas and the representative of oolong tea in China. In this study, a rapid and non-destructive method is developed to detect adulterated tea and its degree. Benshan is used as the adulterated tea, which is about 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% of the total weight of tea samples, mixed with Tieguanyin. Taking the fluorescence spectra from 475 to 1000 nm, we then established the 2-and 6-class discriminant models. The 2-class discriminant models had the best evaluation index when using SG-CARS-SVM, which can reach a 100.00% overall accuracy, 100.00% specificity, 100% sensitivity, and the least time was 1.2088 s, which can accurately identify pure and adulterated tea; among the 6-class discriminant models (0% (pure Tieguanyin), 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50%), with the increasing difficulty of adulteration, SNV-RF-SVM had the best evaluation index, the highest overall accuracy reached 94.27%, and the least time was 0.00698 s. In general, the results indicated that the two classification methods explored in this study can obtain the best effects. The fluorescence hyperspectral technology has a broad scope and feasibility in the non-destructive detection of adulterated tea and other fields.     

基于ROI编码的干涉超光谱图像近无损压缩

针对干涉超光谱成像仪所成图像的特点,提出了一种基于ROI（Region of Interest,感兴趣区域）编码的干涉超光谱图像序列压缩方法.利用帧内差值变换,结合矩形ROI编码,在提高遥感图像压缩比的同时,使压缩后的重建图像质量达到近无损的技术要求.实验结果表明,这种压缩方法在干涉超光谱图像压缩中当相对光谱二次误差为2.04％时,干涉图像的压缩比达到9.66∶1.     

Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy for Analysis of Connective Tissues

Advances in vibrational spectroscopy have propelled new insights into the molecular composition and structure of biological tissues. In this review, we discuss common modalities and techniques of vibrational spectroscopy, and present key examples to illustrate how they have been applied to enrich the assessment of connective tissues. In particular, we focus on applications of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), near infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy to assess cartilage and bone properties. We present strengths and limitations of each approach and discuss how the combination of spectrometers with microscopes (hyperspectral imaging) and fiber optic probes have greatly advanced their biomedical applications. We show how these modalities may be used to evaluate virtually any type of sample (ex vivo, in situ or in vivo) and how “spectral fingerprints” can be interpreted to quantify outcomes related to tissue composition and quality. We highlight the unparalleled advantage of vibrational spectroscopy as a label-free and often nondestructive approach to assess properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) associated with normal, developing, aging, pathological and treated tissues. We believe this review will assist readers not only in better understanding applications of FTIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy, but also in implementing these approaches for their own research projects.     

基于高光谱和化学计量学方法的除草剂残留分类识别研究

本研究基于高光谱技术和化学计量学方法,对薄荷叶上的异丙甲草胺、烟嘧(莠去津、敌草胺和砜嘧(精喹4类除草剂残留进行种类判别.高光谱成像光谱范围为450nm～950nm的可见-近红外区域.为降低噪音对光谱数据的干扰、提升判别精度,采用SG平滑和多元散射校正对高光谱曲线进行处理.利用主成分分析算法(PCA)对原始数据进行降维...     

基于敦煌场地定标的FY-3 MERSI反射太阳波段在轨响应变化分析

鉴于中分辨率光谱成像仪不能实现反射太阳波段的星上绝对辐射定标,提出了基于地表方向模型、矢量辐射传输模型6SV并联合MODTRAN吸收透过率校正的敦煌场替代定标新方法,4年的同步定标结果表明,除了水汽吸收中心波段之外,定标不确定度小于5%,而多数波段优于3%。以Aqua MODIS为辐射基准的大气顶辐射计算试验表明,正演与卫星观测间的平均偏差在波长<1 μm的窗区波段小于3%,波长>1 μm的小于5%(除了2.1 μm波段);此外,经场地定标的MERSI 表观反射率与MODIS具有很好的一致性。基于多年的场地定标结果发现：可采用二次多项式拟合定标系数的时间变化,进而实现逐天的定标更新;波长<0.6 μm的波段衰变较大,波段8(0.41 μm)入轨第一年的衰变率约为14%;在轨初期衰变最大,一年后趋缓,两年后部分波长>0.6 μm的波段出现响应增加现象。     

基于聚类和最佳指数的快速高光谱波段选择方法

最佳指数法是常用的高光谱图像数据波段选择方法,但存在运算时间过长的问题。运用K-means聚类算法,对最佳指数方法进行了改进,提出了聚类最佳指数法,并进行了一系列伪装目标识别的对比实验。实验结果表明,与最佳指数法相比,改进后的方法在保证目标分类精度的前提下,运算速度提高了数十倍;与单纯使用K-means聚类运算相比,不仅运算时间缩短,而且分类精度有所提高。利用改进算法能够在伪装环境下更加快速有效地识别目标。