Mission Planning and System Design for HISA: A Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite for Australia

Abstract

The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (AMME) at The University of Sydney is proposing the design of a commercially viable 100 kg class microsatellite, HISA - a Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite for Australia. The primary mission is centred around the application of hyperspectral imagery to address compelling agricultural and environmental problems specific to Australia at a low cost. This study presents the technical mission requirements for maximum utility and data throughput. It also presents a description of system design and the subsystems which have been carefully selected after discussions with Australian Government departments.