European perspectives in hyperspectral data analysis

This paper explains some of the the goals and objectives of the newly started HYPER-I-NET Marie Curie Research and Training Network. In particular, the requirements related to the definition and implementation of an efficient, adequate and sufficiently general data processing chain for hyperspectral data analysis are considered. Some of the research lines that are expected to play a central role in the activities of this network are also presented and briefly discussed.