ATP9101 Miniature Field Spectroradiometer

Description

The ATP9101 is a compact field spectroradiometer for researchers who need portable, non-contact spectral measurements of outdoor targets such as vegetation, soils, water surfaces and reference materials. It uses a linear-array CMOS detector, interchangeable field-of-view optics and a visible targeting laser, while USB and Bluetooth support connection to a compatible computer or mobile device. Its compact format is suited to rapid field surveys where low equipment mass and straightforward deployment are priorities.

Product Overview

Field research often requires spectra to be collected at multiple locations, orientations or target distances. A miniature instrument reduces the equipment that must be carried and can shorten the time required to move between measurement points.

The ATP9101 is intended for portable point-based spectral measurements rather than spatial hyperspectral imaging. It records a spectrum from the target footprint defined by the fitted field-of-view lens and the distance between the instrument and target.

How It Works

Light reflected from the target enters the selected field-of-view optic and is dispersed across a linear CMOS detector. The instrument records intensity as a function of wavelength and transfers the data through USB or Bluetooth.

For reflectance measurements, a suitable characterised reference panel should be measured using consistent illumination and geometry. The reference and target measurements can then be used by the appropriate acquisition or processing workflow to derive reflectance. The built-in 650 nm laser is intended to assist targeting; it is not the broadband illumination source used to produce the spectrum.

Package and Configuration

The final supplied package should be confirmed before ordering. Important configuration items include:

• Required spectral configuration
• Field-of-view lens
• Reflectance reference standard
• Charging and data cables
• Computer or mobile-device software
• Carrying and protection arrangements
• Any tripod, contact probe or sample-specific fixture

Key Features

• Compact format for mobile field measurements
• Linear-array CMOS detector architecture
• USB 2.0 and Bluetooth communication
• Selectable 1°, 8°, 15° and 25° field-of-view lenses
• 650 nm, 5 mW targeting laser
• Integration-time adjustment from 10 ms to 10 s
• Internal battery operation for more than six hours under the stated manufacturer conditions
• IP65 enclosure rating
• Operating range specified from −10 to 45 °C

Technical Specifications

The exact current wavelength range, detector-channel count and spectral resolution must be confirmed against the latest ATP9101 datasheet before the instrument is quoted or the page is published.

Applications

• Crop and vegetation spectral surveys
• Forestry and ecosystem research
• Soil and surface comparison
• River, lake, coastal and aquaculture studies
• Ground-reference measurements for remote sensing
• University field teaching and portable spectroscopy demonstrations

Compatibility and Selection Guidance

Select the field of view according to target size, target distance and surface uniformity. A broad field of view collects from a larger footprint but can mix the target with soil, shadow or surrounding material. A narrower field of view isolates a smaller target but requires more careful positioning.

Confirm whether the intended workflow requires an external reference panel, tripod, contact probe, mobile device, computer or controlled light source. Also verify that the selected spectral configuration covers the absorption or reflectance features relevant to the application.

Why Source Through ScienceGears

ScienceGears can review the target type, required spectral range, viewing geometry, reference method and field accessories before preparing a quotation. This helps ensure that the supplied configuration is appropriate for the intended Australia or New Zealand research workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ATP9101 a hyperspectral camera?

No. It is a point-measurement field spectroradiometer. It records one spectrum from a defined field of view rather than producing a spatial hyperspectral image cube.

Can it measure reflectance directly?

Reflectance normally requires a target reading and a corresponding reference-panel measurement collected using a suitable procedure. The instrument records the spectral signal, while the software and reference workflow are used to calculate reflectance.

Can it connect to a mobile device?

The documented interfaces include Bluetooth and USB 2.0. Compatibility with a specific phone, tablet, computer operating system or application should be confirmed before ordering.

What do the field-of-view options change?

The field-of-view lens changes the angular measurement area. Together with the target distance, it determines the physical footprint from which the spectrum is collected.

Does the laser illuminate the sample for spectroscopy?

No. The 650 nm laser is a targeting aid. The broadband spectral signal normally comes from sunlight or another suitable illumination source.

Can it be used outdoors?

The documented operating temperature is −10 to 45 °C, working humidity is below 90% RH and the enclosure rating is IP65. The operator must still follow suitable field protection and laser-safety procedures.

What must be confirmed before ordering?

Confirm the exact current wavelength range and resolution, field-of-view lens, reference panel, software platform, supplied accessories and target measurement method.

Contact ScienceGears

Contact ScienceGears to discuss the target material, measurement geometry, required wavelength region, reference method and field accessories before requesting a final ATP9101 configuration and quotation.