Tel Aviv University has just created a hyper spectral camera that can analyse more than 300 times more information than the human brain. The human eye can only see the color spectrum whereas this camera can see thousands of colors which are invisible to humans eyes. The creators in Israel hope that this high resolution camera will provide real-time monitoring of forests (fires), urban areas (human health), agricultural lands (nitrogen runoff or erosion), and water bodies (oil spills). The camera has a very large view; it can see objects from up to 500 miles away which means that the device can be placed almost anywhere.
The creators in Israel hope that this camera will be able to detect pollution and other contaminates before they become hazardous to the environment. This story can be related to the Engineering paradigm because it clearly shows human beings creating technology to better understand our environmental impact on the planet and try to prevent future environmental catastrophes.
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http://www.theengineer.co.uk/sectors/energy-and-environment/news/hyperspectral-camera-can-identify-environmental-hazards/1010789.article#ixzz1cf7TR9SB
A hyperspectral camera that would detect environmental hazards is the most amazing thing ever! This is really cool! Thanks to modern technology!
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I really find this amazing! Imagine, this can analyze 300 times more information than the human brain. I never thought there could be something like this. Impressive.
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