Deploy, Share, Repeat: AI Meets the Analytics Repository

10/13/2025

The upcoming release of ENVI® Deep Learning 4.0 makes it easier than ever to import, deploy, and share AI models, including industry-standard ONNX models, using the integrated Analytics Repository. Whether you're building deep learning models in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or using ENVI’s native model creation tools, ENVI... Read More >

Blazing a trail: SaraniaSat-led Team Shapes the Future of Space-Based Analytics

10/13/2025

On July 24, 2025, a unique international partnership of SaraniaSat, NV5 Geospatial Software, BruhnBruhn Innovation (BBI), Netnod, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) achieved something unprecedented: a true demonstration of cloud-native computing onboard the International Space Station (ISS) (Fig. 1). Figure 1. Hewlett... Read More >

NV5 at ESA’s Living Planet Symposium 2025

9/16/2025

We recently presented three cutting-edge research posters at the ESA Living Planet Symposium 2025 in Vienna, showcasing how NV5 technology and the ENVI® Ecosystem support innovation across ocean monitoring, mineral exploration, and disaster management. Explore each topic below and access the full posters to learn... Read More >

Monitor, Measure & Mitigate: Integrated Solutions for Geohazard Risk

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Geohazards such as slope instability, erosion, settlement, or seepage pose ongoing risks to critical infrastructure. Roads, railways, pipelines, and utility corridors are especially vulnerable to these natural and human-influenced processes, which can evolve silently until sudden failure occurs. Traditional ground surveys provide only periodic... Read More >

Geo Sessions 2025: Geospatial Vision Beyond the Map

8/5/2025

Lidar, SAR, and Spectral: Geospatial Innovation on the Horizon Last year, Geo Sessions brought together over 5,300 registrants from 159 countries, with attendees representing education, government agencies, consulting, and top geospatial companies like Esri, NOAA, Airbus, Planet, and USGS. At this year's Geo Sessions, NV5 is... Read More >

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Unleashing the Power of Hyperspectral Sensors With ENVI Software

NV5 Thursday, June 1, 2023

The advent of advanced hyperspectral sensors has transformed remote sensing, enabling unprecedented detail and precision in applications such as mineral exploration, environmental monitoring, and agriculture. Hyperspectral sensors stand apart from traditional multispectral sensors in their ability to capture hundreds of continuous spectral bands across the electromagnetic spectrum. This rich spectral information enables the identification of materials, gas monitoring, and vegetation health assessments like never before.

ENVI® is the industry standard for processing and analyzing hyperspectral data, capturing the subtle spectral signatures in hyperspectral data to identify rare earth minerals and monitor greenhouse gas emissions.

Numerous hyperspectral sensors are currently operational or scheduled for launch in the next few years. These sensors vary in spectral range, spatial resolution, and application focus. Some are dedicated to greenhouse gas monitoring, while others focus on ocean color or global imaging. They are deployed on platforms such as drones, aerial vehicles, satellites, and the International Space Station (ISS) such as the EMIT sensor from NASA JPL.

EMIT hyperspectral imagery from ISS of lago argentino

EMIT Hyperspectral imagery from the ISS of Lago Argentino, Glacier Perito Moreno.

EMIT Spectra

EMIT Spectra -- note high quality and high signal to noise ratio.

Calibration is crucial for comparing data from different sensors. Various protocols can result in different on-orbit measurements, and even within collaborating partners, there can be discrepancies. The importance of calibration cannot be overstated when comparing data sets, as it can significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of the results.

Rare Earth Mineral Identification With Hyperspectral Sensors and ENVI

The identification of rare earth minerals is essential for industries such as electronics, clean energy, and defense. Hyperspectral sensors provide an advantage in detecting these elusive elements, capturing subtle spectral signatures that distinguish them from other materials. ENVI’s sophisticated spectral analysis capabilities, such as Spectral Angle Mapper (SAM) and Matched Filtering, allow us to pinpoint rare earth minerals with impressive accuracy.

NASA Desis Mountain Pass CA

Mountain Pass, CA. Image Courtesy NASA DESIS sensor on ISS.

EMIT JPL Methane Emissions Turkmenistan

EMIT Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA. Turkmenistan. Purple streaks in left corner are Methane Emissions.

Monitoring Greenhouse Gases Using Hyperspectral Data and ENVI

Greenhouse gas emissions are a major global concern, driving climate change and threatening ecosystems worldwide. Hyperspectral sensors can detect and monitor these gases with remarkable precision, capturing the unique spectral signatures of methane, carbon dioxide, and many others. ENVI processes this hyperspectral data and generates detailed maps that show the spatial distribution and concentration of these gases, empowering decision-makers to take targeted action in mitigating their impact.

Beyond Minerals and Gases: The Expansive Potential of Hyperspectral Data

The applications of hyperspectral data and ENVI extend far beyond rare earth mineral identification and greenhouse gas monitoring. This technology offers invaluable insights into vegetation health, water quality, soil composition, and even urban planning. As the remote sensing landscape continues to evolve, the power of hyperspectral data when analyzed by ENVI will play an increasingly critical role in shaping our understanding of the world around us.

ENVI is a powerful tool that extracts information from hyperspectral data, unlocking new opportunities for research and innovation. As the industry leader in hyperspectral processing and analyses, we are excited to witness and contribute to the growth of this transformative technology.