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[[File:Klingon alloy spectrograph.png|thumb|A spectrographic analysis of a [[Klingon]] [[alloy]]]]
Also known as spectrometry, a '''spectrographic analysis''' is a process where chemical elements are determined by measuring the wavelengths or spectral line intensity of a sample of [[matter]]. The wavelength or spectral line can be obtained by a form of excitation such as infra-red.
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Also known as '''spectrometry''', '''spectrography''', or '''spectroscopic analysis''', a '''spectrographic analysis''' was a process in [[sensor]] [[technology]] in which [[chemistry|chemical]] [[element]]s were determined by measuring the wavelengths or spectral line intensity of a sample of [[matter]]. The wavelength or spectral line could be obtained by a form of excitation such as [[infrared]].
   
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In [[2154]], {{EnterpriseNX}} deduced that a [[debris]] [[cloud]] existed around a [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Organian observation planet|planet]] by creating a spectrographic analysis. Such an analysis was also used for detecting [[Klingon]] [[alloy]] as part of the [[hull plating]]. ({{ENT|Observer Effect}})
[[Spock]] ran a spectra analysis on the dead [[star]] [[Questar M-17]], which revealed imploded [[matter]]. ({{TAS|Beyond the Farthest Star}})
 
   
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It was used by the [[geology|geological lab]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} in [[2254]] to determine which elements would be encountered on the surface of [[Talos IV]]. Spectrographic [[scan]]s determined in the preliminary lab survey that Talos had an [[oxygen]]-[[nitrogen]] [[atmosphere]], with a surface heavy with inert elements. ({{TOS|The Cage}})
[[Orion vessel]]s emit a unique trail of [[radioactive waste]] that is visible on a spectral analysis. ({{TAS|The Pirates of Orion}})
 
   
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In [[2265]], [[Doctor]] [[Leonard McCoy]] had the lab run a bio-analysis on ''Enterprise'' crewmembers who had become infected with [[polywater intoxication]]. The lab's spectrography readings showed no contamination, nor any unusual elements. ({{TOS|The Naked Time}})
When [[Geordi La Forge]] tried to find out what caused the mysterious disappearance of his former crewmates of the [[USS Victory|USS ''Victory'']] on [[Tarchannen III]], he ran a spectrographic analysis, among other things. The analysis however was without results. ({{TNG|Identity Crisis}})
 
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In [[2266]], a distant spectrograph on aboard the ''Enterprise'' detected the metallic signature of the ''[[Fesarius]]'' as it approached the [[Federation]] ship. ({{TOS|The Corbomite Maneuver}})
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[[Spock]] ran a spectral analysis on the [[death|dead]] [[star]] [[Questar M-17]], which revealed imploded matter. ({{TAS|Beyond the Farthest Star}})
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[[Orion vessel]]s emitted a unique trail of [[radioactive waste]] that was visible on a spectral analysis. ({{TAS|The Pirates of Orion}})
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In [[2364]], when a [[visual acuity transmitter|transmitter]] on [[Geordi La Forge]]'s [[VISOR]] was broadcasting a live feed, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] interpreted a fissure in a [[bulkhead]] on the ''[[Batris]]'' as being like that a spectrograph of [[metal]] fatigue. La Forge confirmed the interpretation. ({{TNG|Heart of Glory}})
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When Geordi La Forge tried to find out what caused the mysterious disappearance of his former [[crew]]mates of the {{USS|Victory}} on [[Tarchannen III]], he ran a spectrographic analysis, among other things. The analysis however was without results. ({{TNG|Identity Crisis}})
   
 
A full spectrographic analysis, run by [[Data]], revealed that the [[Crystalline Entity]] that destroyed [[Melona IV]] in [[2368]] was the same creature that also devastated [[Omicron Theta]] in [[2338]]. ({{TNG|Silicon Avatar}})
 
A full spectrographic analysis, run by [[Data]], revealed that the [[Crystalline Entity]] that destroyed [[Melona IV]] in [[2368]] was the same creature that also devastated [[Omicron Theta]] in [[2338]]. ({{TNG|Silicon Avatar}})
   
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In [[2369]], when investigating a [[holosuite]] where [[Ibudan]] was [[murder]]ed, [[Doctor]] [[Julian Bashir]] employed cellular spectrographs for finding trace matter left behind by the victim. Dr. Bashir findings, confirmed by [[Jadzia Dax]], were that there was no new [[DNA]] traces in the suite. ({{DS9|A Man Alone}})
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} ran a spectrographic analysis on a [[Dyson sphere]] in [[2369]] to determine its structure and composition. ({{TNG|Relics}})
 
   
 
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} ran a spectrographic analysis on a [[Dyson sphere]] in 2369 to determine its structure and composition. ({{TNG|Relics}})
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A spectroscopic analysis was included on the video of [[Miles O'Brien]]'s supposed death on the space station above [[T'Lani III]] in [[2370]]. It revealed that the liquid O'Brien was drinking late in the afternoon was [[coffee]]. [[Keiko O'Brien]] used this fact, combined with her intimate knowledge of her [[husband]], to conclusively declare that the video had been forged, because, she averred, Miles never drank coffee that late in the day. ({{DS9|Armageddon Game}})
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=== See also ===
 
* [[Bio-spectral analysis]]
 
* [[Bio-spectral analysis]]
 
* [[Hydrogen-alpha spectral analysis]]
 
* [[Hydrogen-alpha spectral analysis]]
 
* [[Spectral-line profile analysis]]
 
* [[Spectral-line profile analysis]]
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== External link ==
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*{{wikipedia|Spectroscopy}}
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[[Category:Scans]]
 
[[Category:Scans]]
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[[Category:Sensor technology]]

Revision as of 14:04, 28 July 2015

Klingon alloy spectrograph

A spectrographic analysis of a Klingon alloy

Also known as spectrometry, spectrography, or spectroscopic analysis, a spectrographic analysis was a process in sensor technology in which chemical elements were determined by measuring the wavelengths or spectral line intensity of a sample of matter. The wavelength or spectral line could be obtained by a form of excitation such as infrared.

In 2154, Enterprise NX-01 deduced that a debris cloud existed around a planet by creating a spectrographic analysis. Such an analysis was also used for detecting Klingon alloy as part of the hull plating. (ENT: "Observer Effect")

It was used by the geological lab aboard the USS Enterprise in 2254 to determine which elements would be encountered on the surface of Talos IV. Spectrographic scans determined in the preliminary lab survey that Talos had an oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere, with a surface heavy with inert elements. (TOS: "The Cage")

In 2265, Doctor Leonard McCoy had the lab run a bio-analysis on Enterprise crewmembers who had become infected with polywater intoxication. The lab's spectrography readings showed no contamination, nor any unusual elements. (TOS: "The Naked Time")

In 2266, a distant spectrograph on aboard the Enterprise detected the metallic signature of the Fesarius as it approached the Federation ship. (TOS: "The Corbomite Maneuver")

Spock ran a spectral analysis on the dead star Questar M-17, which revealed imploded matter. (TAS: "Beyond the Farthest Star")

Orion vessels emitted a unique trail of radioactive waste that was visible on a spectral analysis. (TAS: "The Pirates of Orion")

In 2364, when a transmitter on Geordi La Forge's VISOR was broadcasting a live feed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard interpreted a fissure in a bulkhead on the Batris as being like that a spectrograph of metal fatigue. La Forge confirmed the interpretation. (TNG: "Heart of Glory")

When Geordi La Forge tried to find out what caused the mysterious disappearance of his former crewmates of the USS Victory on Tarchannen III, he ran a spectrographic analysis, among other things. The analysis however was without results. (TNG: "Identity Crisis")

A full spectrographic analysis, run by Data, revealed that the Crystalline Entity that destroyed Melona IV in 2368 was the same creature that also devastated Omicron Theta in 2338. (TNG: "Silicon Avatar")

In 2369, when investigating a holosuite where Ibudan was murdered, Doctor Julian Bashir employed cellular spectrographs for finding trace matter left behind by the victim. Dr. Bashir findings, confirmed by Jadzia Dax, were that there was no new DNA traces in the suite. (DS9: "A Man Alone")

The USS Enterprise-D ran a spectrographic analysis on a Dyson sphere in 2369 to determine its structure and composition. (TNG: "Relics")

A spectroscopic analysis was included on the video of Miles O'Brien's supposed death on the space station above T'Lani III in 2370. It revealed that the liquid O'Brien was drinking late in the afternoon was coffee. Keiko O'Brien used this fact, combined with her intimate knowledge of her husband, to conclusively declare that the video had been forged, because, she averred, Miles never drank coffee that late in the day. (DS9: "Armageddon Game")

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