Workshop Title:

The International Charter "Space and Major Disasters", Satellite Operators and the Services Sector

Where:

ESA/ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

When:

October 10, 2001

Purpose:

For the Charter to work effectively and to achieve its goal a good working relationship with a strong Services Sector is required.
The purpose of this Workshop is to strengthen this relationship by increasing awareness of the Charter within the EO Service Industry and to discuss the Charter's achievements, any issues that have arisen and to explore future trends.

10:00 - 10:30

Registration and coffee

10:30 - 10:40

Welcome

10:40 - 11:10

The Charter:
Purpose, Mechanism and Members.

A. Mahmood, CSA
J-L. Bessis ,CNES
J. Bequignon, ESA

11:10 - 12:00

The Charter as a catalyst for wider opportunities
Feedback of requestors.

P. De Fraipont, SERTIT
R. Capes, NPA
S. Saradeth, GAF

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:30

Viewpoint of Satellite Distributors
(SpotImage, Eurimage, Radarsat)
ERS/ENVISAT Distributing Entities

14:30 - 15:30

Issues and trends: discussion

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee break

16:00 - 16:30

Closing summary

16:30 - 17:00

Adjourn