HyperOPS Profiling Hyperspectral Observation System is a free-fall profiling hyperspectral optical measurement system used to measure optical properties in aquatic systems. It consists of two radiometers (one measuring upwelling radiance in water, one measuring downwelling irradiance or upwelling irradiance), pressure, and tilt sensors. The unique optical profiling free-fall, kite-shaped backplane design effectively avoids the influence of hull shadows, enabling the acquisition of high-precision underwater ambient light fields (downwelling irradiance and upwelling radiance). HyperOPS is very lightweight and easy to use, deployable manually by almost anyone. It can be quickly assembled and deployed on small or large vessels, making it a versatile platform for measuring optical properties in various aquatic environments.

Product Advantages   

l Compact size with streamlined design

l High data quality, effectively avoiding hull shadow interference during measurement

l Standard pressure and tilt sensors

l Flexible configuration, allowing free combination of various sensors

l Customizable, capable of integrating multidisciplinary sensors for biology, ecology, water quality, hydrology, meteorology, and more

System Components   

Mounted Sensors

Standard configuration: 1 radiance sensor and 1 irradiance sensor

Optional configuration: Apparent optical sensors (Satlantic HyperOCR/TriOS RAMSES, etc.), others (custom integration);

Deck Unit

Built-in rechargeable battery for data acquisition, storage, and power supply, with accompanying acquisition and display software

Data Logger

Can integrate multidisciplinary sensors for biology, ecology, water quality, hydrology, optics, and more as needed

Umbilical Cable Reel

Standard 50-meter neutrally buoyant cable, load capacity 150kg, used for profiling deployment

Free-fall Profiling Frame

Used to fix sensors and data logger housing, customizable for different sensors

Technical Specifications   

Radiance