FSF Calibration Laboratory

Our Mission

The NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility, overseen by the National Centre for Earth Observation, is a “lending library” of high quality field spectroscopy instrumentation, calibrated and maintained at our world class optical laboratory. Access to FSF resources is available free of charge to the UK research community, subject to expert peer review by the FSF Steering Committee.

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FSF UAV Operations

Our Instruments and Services

The facility hosts a pool of high quality field spectroradiometers with associated calibration and support equipment. Our instruments cover the range of NERC Science Themes, and includes a dedicated UAV section for airborne measurements.

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FSF FieldSpec Deployment

Support for Global Science

We are dedicated to expanding knowledge and skills in remote sensing. As part of every loan we support, we provide one-to-one training in the use of instruments, and provide ongoing remote sensing expertise.

Access to Online Remote Sensing Training

FSF Midac Operations

News and Updates

As our operations continue to expand, and the number of loans we provide grows, our engagement with users and the wider UK research community will develop further. News, blog posts, and loan tracking can be found in our Impact section.

Find out more about our impact