The Center for Satellite based Crisis Information (ZKI) is an institution of the German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen.
The International Charter "Space and Major Disasters" is an association of space agencies and satellite operators with the aim of providing a unified system for the rapid acquisition and delivery of satellite data in case of a disaster or crisis situation.
Innovative Remote Sensing for the German Federal Administration
Selected ZKI research projects
In addition to the activities of the ZKI, the Copernicus EMS, the SKD and formerly the ZKI-DE provide further services for crisis information at various national, European and international levels.