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Co-Aligned VNIR-SWIR

Co-Aligned VNIR + SWIR Hyperspectral — 400 to 2,500 nm

Headwall's original Hyperspec® Co-Aligned VNIR-SWIR became the best-selling system of its kind. The next-generation Co-Aligned HP™ features improved VNIR spatial resolution and a greater number of spectral bands in an exceptionally small, light, and power-efficient form factor — available as a payload or as a turnkey system, with optional integrated LiDAR.

400–2500
Wavelength (nm)
340 + 267
VNIR + SWIR Bands
f/2.5
Aperture
4.0 kg
Weight (sensor only)
Headwall Co-Aligned VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral sensor with LiDAR
Explore the Hardware

Two Spectral Ranges, One Co-Aligned Sensor

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Co-Aligned HP with LiDAR
Co-Aligned on rotary stage
Why It Performs

The Evolution of Hyperspectral Excellence

Full VNIR-SWIR coverage, best-in-class SWaP, and factory integration — with optional LiDAR for 3D context.

Co-Aligned VNIR + SWIR

A co-aligned, aberration-corrected spectrograph captures 400–1000 nm (VNIR) and 900–2500 nm (SWIR) in one tightly registered sensor.

Best-in-Class SWaP

An exceptionally small, light, and power-efficient form factor — perfect for mining, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.

Factory-Integrated & Flight-Tested

Built-in Applanix APX-15 GPS-IMU and 480 GB of solid-state storage per sensor — delivered ready to fly.

Optional Integrated LiDAR

Add LiDAR for high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and 3D point-cloud creation alongside the spectral data.

Ecosystem & Applications

Where the Co-Aligned VNIR-SWIR Flies

Carrier Platform Compatibility
Carrier HX8
Ideal Platform
Carrier H6
Ideal Platform
Carrier H6 HL
Compatible
4.0 kg Sensor VNIR + SWIR Applanix APX-15
Primary Applications
Mining & Mineral Mapping
Environmental Monitoring
Infrastructure Monitoring
Defense Remote Sensing
Specifications

Unveiling the Power & Performance Details

Spectral Coverage — 400 to 2,500 nm
400 nm1000 nm1700 nm2500 nm
VNIR Module
400–1000 nm · 340 bands · 1020 px
SWIR Module
900–2500 nm · 267 bands · 640 px
VNIR Module (400–1000 nm)
Spectral Bands340
Spatial Pixels1020
Camera TechnologyCMOS
Pixel Pitch5.86 µm
Dispersion / Pixel1.76 nm
Spectral FWHM6 nm
Frame Rate (sustained)250 Hz
ADC Bit Depth12-bit
CoolingNo
SWIR Module (900–2500 nm)
Spectral Bands267
Spatial Pixels640
Camera TechnologyMCT
Pixel Pitch15 µm
Dispersion / Pixel6 nm
Spectral FWHM8 nm
Frame Rate (sustained)200 Hz
ADC Bit Depth16-bit
CoolingStirling-Cooled
System & Integration
Aperturef/2.5
Spectrograph DesignCo-Aligned & Aberration-Corrected
Digital InterfaceGigE
GPS/IMUApplanix APX-15
Data Storage480 GB solid-state for each sensor
Power (typical / max)VNIR 14.4 W / 36 W; SWIR 37 W / 40 W
Weight (sensor only)4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs
Dimensions (sensor only)272 × 211 × 165 mm
Operating Temp0 – 40 °C

At a Glance

  • Full VNIR-SWIR coverage — 400–2500 nm
  • 340 VNIR + 267 SWIR spectral bands
  • Co-aligned, aberration-corrected spectrograph
  • Built-in Applanix APX-15 + 480 GB SSD/sensor
  • Optional integrated LiDAR (DEM / 3D)
  • Best-in-class SWaP — 4.0 kg sensor

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Pair the Co-Aligned VNIR-SWIR with the right Harris Aerial Carrier for your mission and operating environment.

VNIR + SWIR
Optional LiDAR
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