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DM1,DM2DMC  

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  • 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

Notation

  • DM1,DM2

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https://earth.esa.int/concept/5000a03f-3f6e-51a6-8d48-a232d16e15e6

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