COSMO-SkyMed program: Utilization and description of an advanced space EO dual-use asset
Subjects
Date Issued
2007-03-01
Abstract
This paper illustrates the mission goals and the main system elements, starting from an overview of the constellation to a brief sketch of the Space and Ground Segment elements. It also shows the main products and services offered to the final user. A strong emphasis is given to the dual-use (civil and military) nature of the system. The IEM (Interoperability, Expandability and Multi-sensoriality) concepts are also stressed, since these qualities bring COSMO-SkyMed to be a versatile system able to expand its architecture toward a set of “Partner-missions†. ASI announces the start of the COSMO-SkyMed Announcement of Opportunity allowing the scientific community to perform research activities exploiting the CSK advanced capabilities and products of the first two years of operations.
ISSN
02643707
Journal
Proc. Envisat