An ideal system to observe the earth's environment and to monitor disaster status using satellites is described. Three possible concepts of a satellite system for continuous and frequent observation of the earth environment and disasters are as follows: (1) a system consisting of geostationary earth observation satellites similar to the current geostationary meteorological satellite system under the World Meteorological Organization; (2) a system based on agreement whereby the countries currently undertaking earth observation; and (3) a completely new international earth observation system. The system configuration of the WEDOS (World Environment Disaster Observation System) and its data-relay-satellite system and ground system composed of MMC (Mission Management Center), SCS (Satellite Control Station), MGS (Master Ground Station), and LUS (Local User Station) are outlined. It can be concluded that the WEDOS system would be an ideal system for a satellite earth observation system on a global scale, and would enable the realization of continuous observation of the earth's environment and disasters.


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    Title :

    Concept for the World Environment and Disaster Observation System


    Contributors:
    T. Kuroda (author) / S. Koizumi (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    A plan for the world environment and disaster observation system

    Kuroda, Takaji / Koizumi, Shinkichi | Elsevier | 1993


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    Kuroda, T. / Koizumi, S. / Committee on Space Research et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1993