Field imaging system for hyperspectral data, 3D structural data and panchromatic image data measurement based on acousto-optic tunable filter.

The hyperspectral data and 3D structural data are highly useful in botanical research. But, the two types of information are often acquired separately and hard to be combined. In this work, a novel dual-path configuration based on acousto-optical tunable filter (AOTF) is proposed to acquire an image, structural and hyperspectral information within one acquisition process by a combination of laser triangulation. Under the configuration, the hyperspectral data and the 3D structure can be matched to subpixel level after geometrical calibration. Finally, the obtainment of 3D hyperspectral information in field experiment verifies the feasibility of this imaging system.