COSMO-SkyMed program: Utilization and description of an advanced space EO dual-use asset
Coletta, Alessandro ; Angino, Giuseppe ; Battazza, Fabrizio ; ...Caltagirone, Francesco ; ...Bianco, Giuseppe ; ...Rum, Giovanni ; ...Candela, Laura ; ...Zoffoli, Simona ; ...Covello, F. ; ...Valentini, G. ; ...Porfilio, Manfredi ; ...Scorzafava, Edmondo ; ...Nirchio, F. ; ...Lopinto, E. ; et al.
Mar - 2007
DOI: 10.1109/IGARSS.2009.5418205
ISSN : 02643707 ; ISBN : 978-1-4244-3394-0

journal : Proc. Envisat

Issue : 1
type: Article Journal

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.

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