The EMIT imaging spectrometer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) uses contiguous spectroscopic measurements to capture 285 bands in the visible to shortwave infrared (VSWIR) region of the spectrum to resolve absorption features of dust-forming minerals.
The table below lists spectral properties for EMIT radiance and reflectance products.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Spectral Range | 381 to 2493 nanometers (nm) |
| Number of Bands | 285 |
| Spectral Resolution | ~7.5 nm |