Third International Workshop: Hyperspectral Core Scanning Working Group
Advancing hyperspectral drill core scanning: lowering barriers, aligning best practices, and building a global expert community.
Welcome to the 3rd Meeting of the International Hyperspectral Core Scanning Working Group! 🌟 Join us at the College of the North Atlantic on May 23-24, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Newfoundland Time) for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is perfect for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in hyperspectral core scanning technology. Don't miss out on this exciting gathering on "The Rock"! See you there!
Advancing hyperspectral drill core scanning: lowering barriers, aligning best practices, and building a global expert community.
Welcome to the 3rd Meeting of the International Hyperspectral Core Scanning Working Group! 🌟 Join us at the College of the North Atlantic on May 23-24, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Newfoundland Time) for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is perfect for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in hyperspectral core scanning technology. Don't miss out on this exciting gathering on "The Rock"! See you there!
Lineup
Dr Phil Harris
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Highlights
- 1 day 8 hours
- In person
Location
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7
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Agenda
Day 1 From Core to Insight: Operational Practice, QA/QC, and Standards
Morning • Welcome & Opening Remarks Host welcome and meeting objectives • Keynote Address Phil Harris (Terracore) Hyperspectral Core Scanning: Mainstream of Niche Technology? • Community Reflections Progress since Dublin (2024) and Colorado (2025) • Operational Hyperspectral Core Scanning End-to-end workflows from acquisition to decision-ready data (instrumentation, spectral fidelity, preprocessing, QA/QC, and error metrics) Lunch Break Afternoon • Technical Sessions: Data Quality & Consistency Reflectance retrieval, preprocessing choices, and best practices • Industry, Survey & Research Perspectives Applications across exploration, resource definition, and mine planning • Panel Discussion Should hyperspectral workflows be standardized to lower barriers for non-specialists? • Case Studies Examples across commodities, deposit types, and jurisdictions • Working Group Discussion Key challenges, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration Evening • Networking Reception Location TBD
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Day 2 - Lowering Barriers: Automation, AI, and Adoption
Morning • Keynote address (TBD) • Automation & AI in Hyperspectral Core Analysis Machine learning, segmentation, mineral mapping, and multi-sensor integration • Case Studies: From Data to Decisions Hyperspectral data supporting geological interpretation and downstream use • Data Products & Communication How processed outputs are delivered, interpreted, and shared • Community Discussion Do diverse processed data products help or hinder adoption? • Future Directions & Wrap-Up Priorities for the Working Group and next steps Lunch Break Afternoon - Facility Tour • Tour of CNA’s Mobile Hyperspectral Scanning Unit (HSU) A hands-on look at a fully mobile hyperspectral core scanning facility, including: o System design and capabilities o Operational considerations for remote and industrial settings o Discussion on mobilization, training, and applied use cases