Systems for outside spectral data
Water spectroscopy enables detailed spectral analysis of water and water-influenced surfaces by quantifying how light interacts with water molecules and dissolved substances. Unlike simple point measurements, water spectroscopy captures complex variations in reflectance and absorption across a broad range of wavelengths. This makes it an indispensable tool for environmental monitoring, aquatic research, water quality studies, and the characterization of aqueous ecosystems.
Water spectroscopy becomes truly valuable outdoors when spectral detail, radiometric stability, and operational reliability come together. Under real conditions, water surfaces change constantly. Illumination shifts, surface structure varies, and subtle absorption features compete with reflections. Systems designed for outdoor water spectroscopy turn exactly these challenges into an advantage by delivering stable, comparable spectra where it actually matters.
Equally important is the ability to operate continuously. Outdoor water spectroscopy benefits from systems that are built to run unattended, withstand exposure, and keep collecting data when conditions change. This transforms water spectroscopy from short campaigns into a powerful tool for long-term monitoring and applied research.
All these aspects are at the heart of JB Hyperspectral’s RoX model, which is designed for permanent outdoor installation and offers features such as rugged, waterproof housings, a 12V battery or solar power supply, and autonomous operation with long-term SD logging.
Reflectance Box
Measuring reflectance effortless, the RoX is the all in one solution for your spectral survey.
FIND OUT MORERoX (Reflectance Box)
Application
Long term reflectance time series for environmental monitoring, including vegetation, water quality, and snow and ice studies.
Advantages
Fully autonomous weatherproof operation with low power consumption, dual channel irradiance and radiance workflow, stability checks and metadata for consistent time series.
Spectral range
VIS-NIR ~400–950 nm (other options available on demand).
Spectral performance
SSI ~0.65 nm and FWHM ~1.5 nm (SNR ~250).
Fast & autonomous in the field
Fully autonomous acquisition, quick measurements, large SD storage.
JB Hyperspectral Devices GmbH
Am Botanischen Garten 33
40225, Düsseldorf – Germany
