multispectral
adjective
mul·ti·spec·tral
ˌməl-tē-ˈspek-trəl 
-ˌtī-
: of or relating to two or more ranges of frequencies or wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum
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The new airborne imaging system combines advanced multispectral sensing with artificial intelligence to detect shallow-water unexploded ordnance (UXO).
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In order to do that, Psyche's multispectral imager will be used to capture thousands of observations of Mars.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The multispectral images showed vague appendage-like structures but yielded no hard evidence for eight distinct arms or specialized tentacles.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
While Heiberg’s photographs were the only means for researchers to access the manuscript for a long time, multispectral imaging made closer inspection possible in the 2000s.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In order to do that, Psyche's multispectral imager will be used to capture thousands of observations of Mars.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The multispectral images showed vague appendage-like structures but yielded no hard evidence for eight distinct arms or specialized tentacles.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
While Heiberg’s photographs were the only means for researchers to access the manuscript for a long time, multispectral imaging made closer inspection possible in the 2000s.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Multispectral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multispectral. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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