Abstract:
An optical detector for spectroscopic analysis of a substance within a given spectrum has a first resolution at a first part of the spectrum (101,102) and a second resolution, different from the first resolution, at a second part of the spectrum, different from the first part of the spectrum. High resolution may be used at the important parts of the spectrum only, which thus results in less overall resolution. The detector may be used in a non-invasive glucose detection system having non-equally distributed spectral resolution.
Abstract:
In one general aspect, a spectroscopic method for monitoring heterogeneity of a sample is disclosed. In this method, sampled spectroscopic measurements are acquired over a range of different micro locations in a macro-sample of the sample. This step is repeated for micro-locations in further macro-samples of the sample, and a statistical measure of chemical heterogeneity is derived from the acquisitions. In another general aspect, differently sized samples are acquired, and a statistical measure of chemical heterogeneity is derived from these acquisitions.
Abstract:
The invention relates to device (1,19,24) arranged for use in a wavelength spectroscopic system. The device is adapted for rotation around a rotational axis, and has a portion transparent to light extending through it. The device is arranged for receiving or is provided with an optical filter (3) in the transparent portion such that the filter normal and the rotational axis are not equal. The transparent portion maybe constituted by a through hole. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the device simply comprises the inner rotating part (19) of a motor having a through hole in the inner rotating part. The invention further relates to a wavelength modulation spectroscopic system with a device according to the invention. A wavelength modulation spectroscopic system with such a device is a particularly simple design for spectroscopic detection of substances, such as water ice.
Abstract:
A tunable transmissive grating comprises a transmissive dispersive element (1), a reflective element (2) and an angle ϑ formed between the two elements. A first optical path is formed according to the angle ϑ, wherein light dispersing from the dispersive element is directed onto the reflective element and reflects therefrom. At least one element is rotatable about a rotational center (6) to cause a second optical path and thereby tune the wavelength of the light reflecting from the reflective element. Both elements can be rotatable together around a common rotational center point (6) according to certain embodiments, and/or each element can be independently rotated around a rotational axis associated only with that element. According to some embodiments, the relative angle ϑ formed between the elements is held constant; however, in other embodiments ϑ can vary. A control system can be used to operate the device.
Abstract:
According to one aspect, an IR spectrometer includes a light source adapted to illuminate a sample, a grating adapted to spectrally disperse a light that has illuminated the sample, a MEMS array adapted to be electrostatically actuated by a controller to control a diffraction of the light, a detector configured to detect the light, and a power source adapted to supply power to the light source and to the MEMS array, wherein the controller is adapted to control the MEMS array so as to manage a power consumption of the IR spectrometer. In one embodiment, the IR spectrometer includes a housing sized and arranged to house the light source, the grating, the MEMS array, the controller, the detector, and the power source in a hand-held device.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a simple, robust, and versatile high-resolution spectrometer that is suitable for downhole use. A method and apparatus are provided incorporating a spinning, oscillating or stepping optical interference filter (109) to change the angle at which light passes through the filter(s) after passing through a sample (105) under analysis downhole. As each filter is tilted, the color or wavelength of light passed by the filter changes. Black plates (111) are placed between the filters to isolate each filter's photodiode (113). The spectrometer is suitable for use with a wire line formation tester. The invention is suitable for deployment in a monitoring while drilling environment. A high resolution spectrometer is provided which enables quantification of a crude oil's percentage of aromatics, olefins, and saturates to estimate a sample's gas oil ratio. The percentage of oil-based mud filtrate contamination in a crude oil sample can be estimated.
Abstract:
The invention comprises an apparatus and method for simple fluorescence spectrometry in a downhole environment using a UV light source (101) and UV fluorescence to determine a parameter of interest for a sample downhole. The UV light source (101) illuminates the fluid (304), which in turn fluoresces light. The fluoresced light is transmitted back towards the UV light source and through the pathway towards an optical spectrum analyzer. API gravity is determined by correlation the wavelength of peak fluorescence and brightness of fluorescent emission of the sample. Asphaltene precipitation pressure is determined by monitoring the blue green content ratio for a sample under going depressurization.
Abstract:
The invention comprises an apparatus and method for simple fluorescence spectrometry in a down hole environment. The apparatus and method utilization of two UV light bulbs (204) and an optically clear UV coupler (202) and a fluid containment system (301, 302). The optically clear UV coupler and fluid containment system are made of sapphire. The apparatus is attached in a manner that enables light transmitted from a light source on the far side of the fluid containment system to pass through a pathway in a plate holding the UV bulbs. UV light illuminates the fluid (305), which in turn fluoresces light. The fluoresced light is transmitted back towards the UV bulb mount and through the pathway towards an optical spectrum analyzer (308).
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for analyzing radiation using analyzers and encoders employing the spatial modulation of radiation dispersed by wavelength or imaged along a line.
Abstract:
A robotically controlled steerable gimbal (30) mounted virtual broadband hyperspectral sensor (40) system and methods provide a highly mobile, rapidly responsive and innovative system of locating targets and exploiting hyperspectral and ultraspectral imaging and non-imaging signature information in real-time from an aircraft or ground vehicles (V) from overhead or standoff perspective in order to discriminate and identify unique spectral characteristics of the target. The system preferably has one or more mechanically integrated hyperspectral sensors (40) installed on a gimbal backbone and coboresighted with a similarly optional mounted color video camera and optional LASER (47) within an aerodynamically stable pod shell constructed for three-dimensional stabilization and pointing of the sensor on a direct overhead or off-nadir basis.