JB Hyperspectral Devices GmbH
JB Hyperspectral Devices GmbH designs and manufactures advanced hyperspectral field instruments for environmental monitoring.
Hyperspectral instrumentsRemote sensingEnvironmental monitoringInstrumentationScientific equipmentSpectroscopyScientific Instruments
Founded: 2016
About
JB Hyperspectral Devices GmbH is a start-up based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in the design and production of advanced hyperspectral field instruments for research and environmental monitoring. The company focuses on enabling researchers to reliably and accurately measure sun-induced fluorescence and other environmental variables such as water quality, snow optical properties, and plant phenology. JB collaborates internationally with universities, research centers, and space agencies to push the boundaries of remote sensing technology and its applications.
Products & Services
- FloX (Fluorescence Box): Automated field instrument for continuous observation of chlorophyll fluorescence and hyperspectral measurements.
- RoX (Reflectance Box): Automated field spectroscopy device for unattended, long-term hyperspectral reflectance and radiance measurements.
- NoX (NIR Reflectance Box): Field spectrometer for high-resolution measurements in the visible and near-infrared regions, suitable for harsh environments.
- JB COS (Cosine Receptors): Cosine receptors designed for accurate measurement of solar irradiance, compatible with FloX and RoX systems.
- Air-RoX: Custom spectroscopy system prototype integrated with drones/quadcopter for hard-to-reach environments like Antarctic shelf ice.
- Water RoX: Standalone system for continuous, unattended hyperspectral monitoring of water bodies, used for water quality assessment.
- FloX Plane: Special drone and airborne platform to carry the FloX system for atmospheric research.
- Calibration facility: In-house optical lab for characterization and calibration of instruments.
- Accessory development: Dust protection, fiber optics customization, solar panel integration, and installation support services.
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Deployments for monitoring chlorophyll fluorescence in vegetation for climate and ecosystem studies.
- Continuous monitoring of water quality in Lake Maggiore via Water RoX system.
- Snow optical property measurement in the European Alps for pollution and hydrological cycle research.
- Participation in mDRONES4Rivers project for remote sensing of river environments using drones and spectroscopy.
- Integration of FloX instruments in field campaigns for satellite sensor calibration and validation (e.g. ESA FLEX, HyPlant).
- Establishing ground-based networks for hyperspectral measurement to support satellite remote sensing missions.
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Jülich Research Center (Forschungszentrum Jülich), Germany
- University of Milano Bicocca, Italy
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
- German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG)
- University of Koblenz, Germany
- GEOCOPTIX
- Italian National Research Council (IREA CNR)
- Collaboration partners in various EU research projects such as DEFLOX, AtmoFlex, COSIF, and ReSPEc
Awards & Recognition
- Sponsor of the FLEX workshop 2019 (International Network on Remote Sensing of Terrestrial and Aquatic Fluorescence, ESA)
- Featured in major scientific exhibitions (e.g. 'Das Leuchten der Pflanzen' at the German Museum of Bonn)
Contact Information
jb-hyperspectral.com
Düsseldorf
DEU
Certifications & Compliance
- Patent on cosine diffuser technology