Equipment
The Laboratory is located in the Department of Zoology at the University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil. It has an area of approximately 40 m² and is equipped with all necessary tools and materials for measuring colouration in the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), and near-infrared (NIR) spectra (hyperspectral camera, UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometers, modified full spectrum UV-VIS-NIR digital cameras, and thermal camera), as well as for conducting ecological and behavioural experiments (traps, magnifying glasses, analytical balance, 3D printer, camcorders, computers).
Additionally, the University owns a 4500-hectare area located just 30 km from the Laboratory - Fazenda Água Limpa - with native Cerrado biome vegetation for field experiments (http://www.fal.unb.br). Nearby the University, there are also several conservation units, such as the Brasília National Park (10 km from the University).
| Equipment | Description |
| UV-VIS Spectrometer | Measurement of object reflectance in the 250-700 nm wavelength range, with high spectral resolution. Spectrometer model Flame, OceanOptics, and Xenon Light Source, model PX-2, OceanOptics |
| VIS-NIR Spectrometer | Measurement of object reflectance or absolute irradiance in the 400-1000 nm wavelength range, with high spectral resolution. Spectrometer model USB4000, brand OceanOptics, and Tungsten-Halogen Light Source, model SL1, StellarNet. |
| Hyperespectral Camera VIS-NIR | Measurement of object reflectance in the 400-1000 nm wavelength range. Model IQ, SPECIM. |
| DSLR Modified Camera UV-VIS-NIR | Two DSLR cameras with removed hot mirrors, allowing photos in UV, visible, and infrared spectra using filters. Models Rebel SL2 and Rebel T7+, Canon. |
| Thermal Camera | Temperature measurement by infrared emission. Model E1L, HIKMICRO. |
| Hot-Wire Anemometer | Model TARF-200, Instrutherm. |
| Digital Thermometer with Type K Thermocouples | Model THR-150, Instrutherm. |
| 3D Printer | Printing with various types of materials (typically ABS or PLA), maximum print volume of 25.5 x 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Model UPBOX+, Tiertime. |
| Analytical Balance | Model M214AI, BEL. |
Tutorials for using the Laboratory equipment: