Space agencies have joined forces to provide free satellite imagery as quickly as possible over the disaster areas. They can provide crucial information quickly, says this writer.
on Monday , international cooperation on satellite imaging plays a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts.to better deliver water and food by mapping the condition of roads, bridges, buildings, and - most crucially - identify populations trying to escape potential aftershocks by gathering in stadiums or other open spaces.
Radar satellites will complement the optical information, as they also operate at night and through clouds, and can image landslides and even very small changes in altitude.Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by disasters, whether natural or man-made . Unfortunately, the intensity and frequency of these disasters are increasing with climate change, creating more and more victims, damaged homes and devastated landscapes.
Almost three quarters of the activations of the charter are due to weather phenomena: Storms, hurricanes and especially floods, which alone account for half of the activations. A woman looks on as rescuers search for survivors under the rubble following an earthquake in Hatay, Türkiye, on Feb 7, 2023.
Depending on the type of disaster, different satellites will be mobilised, based on pre-established crisis plans - among them: TerraSAR-X/Tandem-X, QuickBird-2, Radarsat, Landsat-7/8, SPOT, Pleiades and Sentinel-2. The needs of the field have also contributed to the evolution of the charter’s intervention processes in terms of delivery time and quality of the products delivered.RECONSTRUCTION AFTER DISASTERS
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