Field Spectroscopy Facility (FSF)
Lead Research Organisation:
National Centre for Earth Observation
Department Name: UNLISTED
Abstract
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Publications
Davies W
(2010)
Improvements in Aerosol Optical Depth Estimation Using Multiangle CHRIS/PROBA Images
in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Dean J
(2019)
The Potential Hidden Age of Dissolved Organic Carbon Exported by Peatland Streams
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
Dengel S
(2010)
Carbon dioxide exchange and canopy conductance of two coniferous forests under various sky conditions.
in Oecologia
Dengel S
(2015)
Transmissivity of solar radiation within a <i>Picea sitchensis</i> stand under various sky conditions
in Biogeosciences
Emma Tebbs (Author)
(2012)
Remote sensing of chlorophyll-a in alkaline-saline lakes using MERIS
Evans B
(2021)
Topological and Morphological Controls on Morphodynamics of Salt Marsh Interiors
in Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Ferrier G
(2019)
Prospectivity mapping for high sulfidation epithermal porphyry deposits using an integrated compositional and topographic remote sensing dataset
in Ore Geology Reviews
Ferrier G
(2016)
Identification of Multi-Style Hydrothermal Alteration Using Integrated Compositional and Topographic Remote Sensing Datasets
in Geosciences
| Description | FSF have supplied field spectrometers for research improving our ability to remotely detect plastics in the environment, including the use of drones, planes and satellites (doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.08.044). This will feed into work trying to remotely detect plastics on beaches and the marine environment to direct clean up efforts. FSF regularly participate in science outreach events, such as NERC's Unearthed events and UKPN Polar outreach shows. At these we use thermal cameras to show school age participants how technology can be used to show things about the world that yo can't see with the human eye, and how through remote sensing, these sensors can be used to answer big questions about the world. These events have high footfall and inspire a new generation of scientists. FSF have contributed to a 4 year research programme, through the provision of field spectrometers, which will make a significant contribution towards improved flood protection in the UK and across Europe by leading to an online tool for the prediction of wave overtopping of sea defences that are fronted by vegetated foreshores (http://www.fast-space-project.eu/). There are currently 24 different end-users from the private sector, government, and conservation sector signed up to use this tool. Benefits to the UK economy through improved flood prediction will be significant. Moussallam et al (doi: 10.5194/se-5-1341-2014), with FSF support, quantified the gaseous flux and considered its composition indicates near completion of the drying-up of the hydrothermal system in the summit region of Turrialba Volcano or isolation of these main vents from the hydrothermal system. Such studies, especially if they are repeated, are important in identifying the evolution of volcanic unrest, particularly in the case of reactivation of long-dormant volcanoes and identifying possible dangers to human health and the well-being of local societies. FSF in-house research has caused field spectrometer manufacturers to improve the systems they provide and thereby reduce measurement uncertainties by a minimum of 5%. In-house research by FSF has led to both major field spectrometer manufacturers (ASD and SVC) improving the functionality of the instrument. These instruments now include the ability to measure down-welling solar irradiance simultaneously to up-welling radiance, providing metadata and quality control of measurements, thereby improving the quality and representativeness of measurements, particularly for EO ca/val activities. |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Education,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Societal Policy & public services |
| Description | Funding for Leicester Secondment and Development of Hyperspectral Imaging Characterisation Protocol by NPL |
| Amount | £34,640 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2020 |
| End | 03/2020 |
| Description | Funding for replacement of retired Field Spectrometer |
| Amount | £70,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2018 |
| End | 03/2019 |
| Description | NERC National Capability Commissioning - Services & Facilities |
| Amount | £945,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2019 |
| End | 03/2024 |
| Description | Transformational Capital for UAV Hyperspectral Imager and GHG Mega-city monitoring network. |
| Amount | £1,100,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2019 |
| End | 03/2020 |
| Description | COST Action OPTIMISE |
| Organisation | Dystonia Europe |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Dr Mac Arthur, a Facility staff member, chairs COST Action ES1309 (OPTIMISE) a network investigating Earth surface reflectance and fluorescence, the use of UAVs to as platforms for making these measurements and spectral managements systems to quality control and distribute data OPTIMISE has 28 participating European countries, over 90 active scientists and an annual budget of €142k. OPTIMISE was proposed by Dr Mac Arthur and has been established to support the ESA Earth Explorer 8 FLEX mission due to be launched in 2022. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Funding training schools where field data can be acquired to advance trainers own science |
| Impact | Dr Mac Arthur is developing the cal/val plan to be presented to ESA in Feb 2017. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Title | FSF Matlab Toolbox |
| Description | FSF Matlab toolbox. A member of staff at FSF and another colleague in GeoSciences U. of Edinburgh have developed a Matlab Post Processing Tool box to post process field spectroscopy data. The toolbox can be used to import spectra acquired on spectroradiometers manufactured by Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD), Spectra Vista Corporation (SVC), Ocean Optics and the Field Spectroscopy Facility (FSF). It can post process spectra to calculate spectral reflectance, radiance and irradiance. It also provides functions for spectral smoothing with a Savitzky-Golay filter and the removal of the spectral regions dominated by water absorption. Field spectra may be compared with measurements made by satellite or airborne instruments by convolving the field spectra with the relative spectral response functions (bands) of these instruments. This toolbox is open source and available from Mathworks File Exchange |
| Type Of Technology | Software |
| Year Produced | 2015 |
| Open Source License? | Yes |
| Impact | 40 Downloads in the last 30 days |
| URL | http://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/31547-field-spectroscopy-facility-post-processing... |
| Title | Python 3 Microtops Data Downloader |
| Description | Data downloader for Microtops Sunphotometers. Improves on native RS232 communication and updates Python 2 modules. |
| Type Of Technology | Software |
| Year Produced | 2020 |
| Impact | Simple useful tool to make using microtops sunphotometers easier. |
| URL | https://github.com/NERC-FieldSpectroscopyFacility/PyMicrotops3 |
| Description | Cambridge Open Science Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | FSF presented its upcoming UAV sensor capability to a UK Polar Network event focused on drone technology in Polar Sciences. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Documentary Interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | FSF Operations Manager was interviewed whilst in Antarctica, on his research, remote sensing validation and UK tools for EO, for the Life and Science Documentary in Chile. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Exhibit at British Ecology Society Annual Meeting, |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | FSF exhibited the services and new capability available through our facility at the Annual Meeting of the British Ecology Society in Belfast. This involved an instrument showcase with field spectrometers and drones/thermal imagery. As well as talking with academics about using remote sensing within their research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/events/annual-meeting-2019/ |
| Description | Exhibited at BES Macroecology conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | FSF exhibited and attended the 2018 Macroecology conference, organised by the British Ecology Society in St Andrews. This enhanced awareness of our facility with the ecology community and helped build our network within BES. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Exhibited at National Earth Observation Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
| Results and Impact | FSF exhibited on the NCEO stand at the National Earth Observation Conference in Birmingham. Discussions were had with attendees, raising awareness of our service within the EO community. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | IGARSS 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
| Results and Impact | FSF attended IGARSS 2018 in Valencia. Here, we enhanced our network within the UK remote sensing community. We were also involved in several expert working groups relating to calibration and validation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | International Science Advisory Board Meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | FSF presented its capability to an international science advisory board coordinated by NCEO. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Introduction to Field Spectroscopy Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Introductory workshop teaching about integrating field spectroscopy measurements into UAV, Airborne and Satellite Earth Observation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Scottish Biodiversity Conference Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | FSF presented its drone/sensor capability in a presentation at the Scottish Biodiversity conference at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | TV interview on NERC investment on drone technology for remote sensing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | TV interview given to BBC Scotland on report linking drones to geosciences. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Workshop involvement: ARF-DAN Processing of Hyperspectral Imagery |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | FSF presented and demonstrated the use of our equipment in airborne hyperspectral surveying. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://nerc-arf-dan.pml.ac.uk/files/NERC-ARF_Training_2018_Flyer.pdf |