COSMO-SkyMed Interoperability, Expandability and Multi-Sensor Capabilities: The Keys for Full Multi-Mission Spectrum Operations
Abstract
Historically, Earth Observation (EO) missions have largely been technology-driven. A promising idea for an instrument design has often been the starting point for a satellite mission specifically conceived to satisfy certain scientific requirements. This situation has led to a high number of scattered facilities each providing different specific, regional, thematic functions such as near-real-time data production and distribution, off-line archive and distribution, and added value services with complex data and information flows. This has created a high level of complexity for the users to find and access the EO data, and an infrastructural overcapacity in the basic data services. Some initiatives, such as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), GEOSS (Global Environment Outlook Support System), aim to find a viable way to provide cost-effective solutions, simple access to Multi-Mission/Multi-Sensor (MM-MS) capabilities, and streamlined operations. COSMO-SkyMed is an Earth Observation system born to cope with dual-use (i.e. military and civilian) and Multi-mission requirements to further expand to other sensors. Within this perspective, it is a highly innovative system, presenting cutting-edge MM-MS capabilities and, as such, capable to fully cope with the above needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA469910
Entities
People
- Francesco Caltagirone
- Giovanni Rum
- Giuseppe Angino
- Giuseppe F. De Luca
- Graziano Marano
- Matteo Piemontese
- Pasquale M. De Carlo