Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors

Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors (TL9)

These optical sensors electronically fuse passive radar, infrared, visual, and ultraviolet imagery into a single false-color television image. The integrated picture often reveals details that are invisible to those who see in only one of these frequencies.

If there is any light at all, hyperspectral imaging grants near-perfect night vision with no vision or combat penalties. In total darkness, it functions exactly like infrared sensors. It also gives +3 to all Vision rolls, all Tracking rolls, and all rolls to spot hidden clues or objects with Forensics, Observation, or Search skill. These capabilities are not cumulative with other passive visual sensors or similar advantages.

Hyperspectral imaging sensors all incorporate the above capabilities plus one or more levels of telescopic optics. If the hyperspectral imaging is turned off, the sensors function as daylight television systems.

Hyperspectral Imaging Sensor Array (TL9): 32× magnification. $160,000, 50 lbs., 2D/12 hr. LC3.

Hyperspectral Binoculars (TL9): 16× magnification. $10,000, 3 lbs., C/10 hr. LC4.

Hyperspectral Surveillance Camera (TL9): 4× magnification. $2,000, 1 lb., C/100 hr. Often uses external power. LC4.

Hyperspectral Goggles or Visor (TL9): 1× magnification. An integral feature of many suit helmets, or available for $2,000, 0.6 lbs., B/10 hr. LC4.

Hyperspectral Video Glasses (TL11): 1× magnification. $1,000, 0.1 lb., A/10 hr. LC4.

Hyperspectral Contacts (TL11): 1× magnification. $1,200, neg. weight. LC4.

Magnification doubles for every TL after introduction.