This paper describes the Hyperspectral Image Processing and Analysis System (HIPAS). The HIPAS

built on Interactive Data Language (IDL)

and implemented on Windows NT workstations

meets the requirements for rapid preprocessing of imaging spectrometer data and easy prototyping of algorithms. Integrated with a spectral library

which was implemented on the FoxPro

a popular used database environment in Windows NT platform

the spectral analysis model was established to support the hyperspectral image analysis. The design

structure and main characteristics of HIPAS are described in this paper. The functions needed in the hyperspectral image processing system and the applications of object oriented design method used in the design of software system are discussed. Designed using the object oriented methods

the HIPAS system is robust and easy to be expanded. It shows that based on the personal computer hardware system and using an optimized software algorithm

the basic requirement of hyperspectral image processing can be satisfied.