The first involves the orbit of “sentinel satellites” in 2012-2015. It aims to acquire an ability to perform fast mapping disaster (earthquake, flooding, oil spills …) to facilitate the organization of relief by providing a view of the situation on the ground within hours. It is a goal ” extremely ambitious at this stage given the current shortfall in the number of satellites , “says Jean-Philippe Cantou, IGN Espace in Toulouse . IGN wants to have a role ” validates the quality of emergency mapping , “he adds. The second project consists of an orthophotography (aerial photo) of Europe. Read More
