| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this work was to built a high performance hyperspectral imaging system, a state-ofthe-
art technology with applications among many fields, like medicine. Chapter 1 introduces
this technology and its benefits. In Chapter 2, we have a look at the physical theory behind
the technology, the elements needed to build such a system and the problematic introduced by
them. Chapter 3 deals with the actual design of the system. Reasons supporting the election of
one model of camera available in the market over another are presented (3.1). Also, the main
features for all the final elements of the system are commented. A closer look to the system from
an optical point of view is also included (3.3). Description of the software part of the system is
the main topic in Chapter 4. First, a user interface developed within this work is presented (4.1).
Then, the synchronization issue is treated (4.2). Two solutions are described, although none
of them could be fully implemented, due to problems with the RF driver. Chapter 5 presents
three tests that should be carried out with the final system, to have a better knowledge of its
performance (5.1 and 5.3), and to improve it (5.2). Results of two additional tests performed
with a borrowed hyperspectral imaging system are shown in Chapter 5 (5.4 and 5.5). Finally,
Chapter 6 provides some pointers regarding future work and improvements of the system. | |
