Enabler Instrument

Measurements and Applications

High-resolution thermal imagery, continuous, detailed thermal visuals to help assess complex risks and support asset stability

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Hydra Enabler
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Aistech Space
Maturity
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging Vis/IR radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Hydra-1, -2, -3: 35 km² (7 km x 5 km), Hydra-4 onwards: 250 km² (18 km x 14 km)
[Max Swath: 18 km]
Accuracy
Waveband
VNIR: 0.4–0.9 μm; LWIR: 8–14 μm up to Hydra-3 (multiple bands Hydra-4 onwards)
VIS (~0.40 µm - ~0.75 µm)
NIR (~0.75 µm - ~1.3 µm)
TIR (~6.0 µm - ~15.0 µm)

Instrument Missions

Hydra Constellation - Hydra Constellation (2026 - 2031)

Instrument Measurements