The Optical Instrumentation and Teledetection Technologies line was created during the second semester of 2010. This is a collaborative effort from researchers coming from Quantum Optics and Teledetection Technologies and it is aimed at reinforcing the capabilities to design and develop optical instrumentation for industrial and environmental applications. Satellite acquired data are employed for the generation of services and solution in areas of social and economical impact. This line carries out four research programs:
- Spectroscopy for environmental studies. Currently a device for differential optical absorption spectroscopy has been developed. This has been automatized for correcting the mirage effect while operation. This will be complemented during 2011 with a DIAL system with the incorporation of sun photometer measurements.
- Design, development and deployment of geo referenced communication systems for industrial safety in land forestry operations.
- Optical tweezers for biological applications. For this purpose, there are already two hired postdoctoral positions, one permanent position is expected, and one additional postdoctoral position should be filled by 2011.
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Use of satellite data for generating risk maps for seafood extraction related to presence of Vibrio Parahaemoliticus.
Currently, there are two postdoctoral researchers, two Ph.D. students, six research engineers and 6 undergraduate physics students. A very promising result is the agreement for the development of instrumentation for industrial safety in forestry operation.
