Developing open source user tools for Planet’s hyperspectral remote sensing data

This project will help make it easier for scientists and data engineers to work with a powerful type of satellite data called hyperspectral imagery, which captures detailed information about the Earth’s surface. While this data can support important work in areas like climate, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, it’s often difficult to use without specialized training or tools. The intern will evaluate a range of existing open-source software tools used to process and analyze hyperspectral data, comparing their performance, ease of use, and technical features. This research will identify common challenges and recommend improvements that can make these tools more accessible to a wider community of users.
The project directly supports Planet’s efforts to improve access to data from its new hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, by guiding the development of a user-friendly, open-source Python library. The intern’s work will help Planet expand its customer base, support applied research, and contribute to broader goals in open science and environmental technology innovation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nasem Badreldin

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Partner:

Planet Labs Geomatics Corp

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

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