Comprehensive hyperspectral system simulation: I. Integrated sensor scene modeling and the simulation architecture

A comprehensive hyperspectral system simulation with applications to space and airborne sensors has been developed. A companion paper presents results for the hyperspectral payload simulation and the end-to-end testing of the system. In this paper we discuss current and planned work in the development of a new, integrated scene modeling capability which combines the detailed simulation capabilities of the DIRSIG model with the wide area capabilities of the GENESSIS model. In addition, the overall integration architecture, which is based upon the System Simulation Toolkit (SST), and the associated simulation components including space and aircraft platform models, ground control elements and interfaces to exploitation elements is described.