DLR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER 'SPACE AND MAJOR DISASTERS'

摘要

Within this paper activities of the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters', an international consortium of space agencies and satellite operators are described, and related contributions in terms of rapidly delivered satellite imagery and supporting services are presented. In particular, the role of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is outlined, which became a member of the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters' in October 2010.