Import Prisma ASI |

# Prisma ASI

Prisma is a hyperspectral satellite, capable of observing from the optical to the near infrared produced by the Italian Space Agency.
ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana)

Data products computed by ASI ground segment, can be imported by this product reader.
Additional information regarding the dataproducts, can be found here:
PRISMA Products Specification Document

## Import Data

The data is usually distributed in a zip archive. This needs to be extracted first. Afterwards the data can be imported via the respective entry in the application menu at '`File / Import / Optical Sensors / Prisma ASI (L1 L2B L2C L2D)`'.

Of course it is also possible to simply use the open dialog from the menu '`File / Open Product...`' or the toolbar. Here by default the generic reader is used.

Another option to open Prisma data is to drag'n'drop the extracted `*.he5` files onto the Product Explorer in SNAP.

## Data Access

A description of how and where you can obtain Prisma data can be found on the website of the Italian Space Agency under the heading:
Prisma data access