Satellite Remote Sensing Hyperspectral Imaging, Infrared Sensing and Avionics
The hyperspectral infra-red sensor research team, led by Professor Lorenzo Faraone, is developing world-leading electro-optic sensors, imaging devices, and electronic systems for space-based earth observation and space situational awareness.
They focus on:
Material production for infra-red sensors and imaging arrays (molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth of device-grade HgCdTe);
Tuneable filters for IR spectroscopic sensing (MEMS-based);
Design and fabrication of IR imaging arrays up to 640×512 pixels;
Modelling of atmospheric effects on optical propagation;
They are also active developers of cutting-edge quantum sensing technologies, working in collaboration with UWA Professor Michael Tobar of the Quantum Technologies and Dark Matter Research Lab.
