South Africa launched an earth observation satellite, SumbandilaSat, in September 2009. This satellite is part of an integrated twenty-five year South African space program and will serve as a research tool to investigate the viability of affordable space technology. The data will be used to, amongst others, monitor and manage disasters such as flooding, oil spills and fires within southern Africa. In a broader sense, it will support remote sensing applications to improve living conditions in the country. Drawing upon a capability developed more than a decade ago, the satellite is undergoing calibration. IEEE is supporting calibration of Sumbandilasat as advisors to the South African team from Sun Space, the University of Stellenbosch, and the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research). The IEEE will also work with South African research teams to apply remote sensing imaging for a better understanding of the environment and improved planning and decision-making.
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