Miniature & Handheld Field Spectroradiometers
Miniature and handheld field spectroradiometers support portable wavelength-resolved measurements where low instrument mass, battery operation and rapid field deployment are important. This subcategory will compare the compact ATP9101 with the more highly integrated ATP9100F, including differences in instrument format, onboard controls, imaging, wavelength configuration, viewing optics, environmental data capture and field workflow.
ATP9101 Miniature Field Spectroradiometer
These instruments are intended for researchers who need to move between field locations and collect spectra without transporting a larger full-range system. They can support applications involving vegetation, soil, water, geological targets, reference materials and remote-sensing field validation.
The principal selection difference is instrument integration. A miniature system prioritises compact size and wireless connection to an external device. A larger handheld system can incorporate an operating system, touchscreen, camera, GPS, orientation sensing and environmental sensors within the instrument. Field-of-view optics, reference standards and target geometry must still be selected according to the measurement objective.