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Platform > Space-based Platform > Earth Observation Satellite > UK-DMC

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UK1,UK2UK-DMC  

Definition

  • The Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) is an international program initially proposed in 1996 and led by SSTL (Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd), Surrey, UK, to construct a network of five affordable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) microsatellites. The objective is to provide a daily global imaging capability at medium resolution (30-40 m), in 3-4 spectral bands, for rapid-response disaster monitoring and mitigation.

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  • 1.2

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  • UK1,UK2

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https://earth.esa.int/concept/20a7349a-f1db-51b6-b0e4-b8df894a4aef

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