HYRESSA is a 2-year project investigating the user needs of the European hyperspectral remote sensing research community with respect to access to and accuracy, quality and conformity of hyperspectral images, especially with the advent of next-generation European hyperspectral sensors like ARES and APEX in 2007-2008.
This knowledge will be gathered through a SWOT and User Needs workshop and a Questionnaire on User Needs.

Furthermore, HYRESSA explores strategies through an exploratory workshop bringing together hyperspectral data providers and users to build a Europe-wide network of hyperspectral remote sensing facilities and to coordinate a user-oriented hyperspectral remote sensing Research Infrastructure.