A new class of lowcost midwave infrared (MWIR) Earth observation (EO) data will become available with the flight of miniature MWIR EO instruments in satellite constellations. Due to the frequent ground repeat times inherent in constellations, this data set would provide a unique alternative for those wishing to analyse trends or rapidly detect anomalous changes in the MWIR characteristics of the earth's surface (e.g fire detection) or atmosphere. To date, ...