A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments
We present a compact laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectrometer prototype (SFIDA–405) designed for in-field operation in polar environments. It uses 405 nm excitation to acquire LIF spectra in the 450–930 nm spectral range on a solid surface via an optical-fiber coupled measurement head. The prot...
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| description | We present a compact laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectrometer prototype (SFIDA–405) designed for in-field operation in polar environments. It uses 405 nm excitation to acquire LIF spectra in the 450–930 nm spectral range on a solid surface via an optical-fiber coupled measurement head. The prototype (battery powered; module + measurement head weight: <1.6 kg) is controlled via a military-grade smartphone and has a limit of detection for chlorophyll better than 5 ng/cm<sup>2</sup>. The instrument was successfully tested during two summer field campaigns in the Arctic (Svalbard Islands) and Antarctic (Southern Victoria Land) regions for studying biological soil crusts. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this represents the first LIF spectrometer used in situ in Antarctica to acquire LIF spectra directly on biological soil crusts. Finally, the paper also suggests the use of the SFIDA–405 prototype for different application fields. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e8e2725ddf2d412bb1de5efe81556a1f2023-12-03T12:16:43ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202021-03-01215172910.3390/s21051729A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar EnvironmentsLorenzo Palombi0Valentina Raimondi1“Nello Carrara” Institute of Applied Physics—National Research Council, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, FI, Italy“Nello Carrara” Institute of Applied Physics—National Research Council, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, FI, ItalyWe present a compact laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectrometer prototype (SFIDA–405) designed for in-field operation in polar environments. It uses 405 nm excitation to acquire LIF spectra in the 450–930 nm spectral range on a solid surface via an optical-fiber coupled measurement head. The prototype (battery powered; module + measurement head weight: <1.6 kg) is controlled via a military-grade smartphone and has a limit of detection for chlorophyll better than 5 ng/cm<sup>2</sup>. The instrument was successfully tested during two summer field campaigns in the Arctic (Svalbard Islands) and Antarctic (Southern Victoria Land) regions for studying biological soil crusts. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this represents the first LIF spectrometer used in situ in Antarctica to acquire LIF spectra directly on biological soil crusts. Finally, the paper also suggests the use of the SFIDA–405 prototype for different application fields.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/5/1729spectrometerlaser-induced fluorescencepolar environmentbiological soil crustsmicroorganisms |
| spellingShingle | Lorenzo Palombi Valentina Raimondi A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments Sensors spectrometer laser-induced fluorescence polar environment biological soil crusts microorganisms |
| title | A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments |
| title_full | A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments |
| title_fullStr | A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments |
| title_short | A Compact LIF Spectrometer for in-Field Operation in Polar Environments |
| title_sort | compact lif spectrometer for in field operation in polar environments |
| topic | spectrometer laser-induced fluorescence polar environment biological soil crusts microorganisms |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/5/1729 |
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