Satellite-based Asset Tracking for Disaster Operations
Geospatial World|December 2016

The European Commission has taken a lead in the management of emergency services and aid.

Clemente Fuggini
Satellite-based Asset Tracking for Disaster Operations

Disaster is a very common phenomenon throughout the world. It has been experienced since time immemorial. The United Nations defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society. Disasters involve widespread human, material, economic or environmental impacts, which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

With the technological advancements and progress, the force of disasters is also changing. There is a direct correlation between higher human development and higher preparedness. The countries which have lesser human development are more vulnerable to risks of disasters and damage.

Satellite technology

Nowadays the available Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a consolidated technology for applications where precise location is needed, demonstrating their reliability in the positioning and tracking of moving objects. Looking closer, as part of the European GNSS (EGNSS) program, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and GALILEO will provide more robust positioning capability enhancing the adoption of satellite technologies in services where signal continuity and signal integrity are required, such as those related to Public Regulated Service (PRS) and Safety of Life (SOL) applications. This will have an impact on various sectors and applications, including emergency and disaster management, Search and Rescue Service (SAR) tasks (linked to the GALILEO SAR service) and location based services (LBS) supporting responders in mission critical operations.

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