Active equipment
Models: SPECIM FX10 & SPECIM FX17.
Contact: David Garcia. dgarcia@ub.edu
Our facilities are equipped with two hyperspectral cameras covering the spectral range from 400 to 1700 nm, with a total of 448 spectral bands and spatial resolutions of 1024 or 640 pixels, depending on the camera. The equipment includes a SPECIM RS10 rotary scanner for acquiring hyperspectral data from geological outcrops in the field, as well as a SPECIM LabScanner 40 x 20 laboratory scanning system designed for smaller decimeter-scale samples.
These sensors enable the acquisition of hyperspectral imagery of geological outcrops in the field and samples for subsequent processing and analysis, supporting a wide range of research activities within our group. Radiometric calibration is performed using calibrated Spectralon white l and grey reference panels.
Contact: Ángel Rodés. angelrodes@ub.edu
Facility workflow for geological sample preparation (rocks and sediments) dedicated to Beryllium-10 and Aluminum-26 cosmogenic isotope analysis: Mineral separation, including crushing, sieving, magnetic separation, froth flotation, and quartz-purity determination, is conducted using the established infrastructure of the University of Barcelona. Subsequent wet chemistry procedures, such as sample dissolution, column chromatography, and target material oxidation, are carried out within the UB CosmoLab.
Models: Optech ILRIS-3D, Livox Avia i Livox Mid-40
Contact: David Garcia. dgarcia@ub.edu
The ILRIS-3D is a long-range laser scanner with a maximum operating range of approximately 600—800 m, an acquisition rate of 2,000 points per second, with a 1535 nm laser. Its 40º field of view enables the efficient acquisition of three-dimensional data from geological outcrops within a reasonable timeframe.
Livox scanners offer a more affordable, lightweight alternative, with a rapid data acquisition capabilities and a maximum operating range of approximately 200—300 m, depending on the model. These systems use 905 nm lasers and provide a complementary solution for applications and acquisitions speed are priorities.
Models: Topcon GB1000, Leica Zeno 20 i Leica Viva GS14
Contact: David Garcia. dgarcia@ub.edu
Our equipment includes various GNSS receivers designed for high-precision positioning of sites of geological interest. Depending on the objectives of each study, positioning may involve extended data acquisition followed by post-processing or shorter acquisition periods using real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning.
Model: Leica Sistema TPS 1000 TC 1700.
Contact: David Garcia. dgarcia@ub.edu
We use total station instruments for high-precision surveying during field campaigns, particularly when differential GNSS positioning is unreliable or unavailable due to limited satellite visibility or the absence of differential corrections. These instruments also support precise measurements of distances, angles, and relative positions, complementing GNSS-based surveying and other geomatic techniques.
Model: Proceq Original Schmidt Live N
Contact: David Garcia. dgarcia@ub.edu
The Schmidt hammer is used to assess the rebound hardness of rock surfaces and to estimate uniaxial compressive strength (UCS). The property that is measured is related to the degree of weathering of the rock and its various mechanical properties. It allows, from in situ measurements, a first approximation of low cost to the relative exposure times of surfaces.