Growth and development of the DMC for developing nations; New satellites and new members in the international constellation

Paper number

IAC-08.B4.1.4

Author

Mr. Alex da Silva Curiel, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., United Kingdom

Coauthor

Prof. Martin Sweeting, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, United Kingdom

Coauthor

Mr. Paul Stephens, DMC International Imaging Ltd., United Kingdom

Coauthor

Mr. Alex da Silva Curiel, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., United Kingdom

Coauthor

Mr. Philip Davies, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., United Kingdom

Year

2008

Abstract

The Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) is a coordinated constellation of satellites each owned and operated by a different nation.   The DMC Consortium members work together to provide coordinated daily imaging capability for disaster relief, and commercial and environmental imaging campaigns.  

This constellation is a unique demonstration of the value of international cooperation in space. Through the synergy of multiple spacecraft coordinated in sun synchronous orbit, the whole system is able to achieve more than any individual satellite.

The coordination of imaging campaigns with different nations depends on good international cooperation. Coordination and management of campaigns (outside each nation’s national territory) is provided by DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii), which also markets and licences data on behalf of the DMC Consortium.

This paper reviews the achievements and benefits of the DMC for developing nations and the establishment of reliable and responsive commercial and disaster response systems.  It also introduces the latest DMC members and satellites that are joining the Consortium, including the UK DMC-2 satellite operated by DMCii.

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