SATELLITES HELPING THE HEALTH SECTOR
SATELLITES CAN…
Measuring air quality
Earth Observation satellites can provide data on our atmosphere using wide range wavelengths which detect the different potential pollutants in the air to give early warnings.
Connecting cars to emergency services
Communication satellites provide continual connectivity for Emergency Services in remote locations when terrestrial and mobile connectivity is unavailable.
Manage traffic to speed up ambulance response times
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellites provide a birds-eye view of our road networks. They identify road congestion and redirect drivers to avoid congested roads.
Monitoring emergency movement of organs and blood donations
GNSS satellites can track the movement of deliveries, to ensure donor operation times are kept to a minimum.
Rural Cancer screening units transmit data for quicker responses
Satellite communications enable patients in rural areas quicker access to results
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GPS connected devices to measure distance
GNSS/GPS connected devices monitor movement and activity 
to promote a healthy lifestyle.
to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Tracking people affected by dementia
Navigation satellites add an extra layer of safety for people affected by dementia.
Blind people navigate cities more efficiently
Pinpoint positioning allows easy and safe navigation through cities. 
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AN AMBULANCE DOES 165,000 MILES IN ITS LIFETIME
THE NHS DEALS WITH OVER
1 MILLION
PATIENTS EVERY 36 HOURS
