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245 _aMicro satellites to revolutionise disaster monitoring
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490 _aDTI Press Release
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520 _aNew micro satellites developed by UK firm Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd are set to improve the monitoring and management of natural and man-made disasters. The Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) will provide frequent and reliable earth observation images to international relief agencies. Three satellites in the constellation are due to be launched in September, with the final DMC satellite launched in 2005. http://www.gnn.gov.uk/gnn/national.nsf/TI/8D1804629E62DA3B80256D9B00422A26?opendocument
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650 _aEO SATELLITES
650 _aMANAGEMENT-RICS PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON MAJOR DISASTER MANAGMENT
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