In January 2022 the HYPSO-1 satellite was launched. The HYPSO-1 contains a hyperspectral imager that is currently imaging the earth. In space, the satellite is exposed to an extreme environment compared to the environment on earth. The extreme temperature changes can influence the performance of the hyperspectral imager. This is because thermal expansion causes deformation of the payload, including sensitive optical components such as the lenses of the hyperspectral imager.

In this project the student will map how temperature changes affect the optical system of the hyperspectral imager. To do so, the student will perform thermal experiments with the hyperspectral imager. Moreover, the student will learn how to use an existing simulation model of the hyperspectral imager. The model results can be compared to the thermal experiments. The project can be tailored to the student. It is possible to focus more on the data processing of the temperature effects or applying machine-learning techniques on the available data, if this is of interest to the student.

For more information, or a short discussion contact esmee.oudijk@ntnu.no