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Global navigation satellite system monitoring of the atmosphere

Guergana Guerova, Author ; Tzvetan Simeonov, Author | [S.l.] : Elsevier | 2021

Global Navigation Satellite System Monitoring of the Atmosphere begins by introducing GNSS, its components, and signals. It then explains the basics of the atmosphere, starting from the ionosphere to the troposphere. The GNSS tropospheric monito[...]

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Re-envisioning remote sensing applications : perspectives from developing countries

Singh Ripudaman, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

Re-envisioning Remote Sensing Applications: Perspectives from Developing Countries aims at discussing varied applications of remote sensing, with respect to upcoming technologies with diverse themes. Organized into four sections of overlapping a[...]

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Satellite remote sensing technologies

Jindong Li, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book provides in-depth explanations of design theories and methods for remote sensing satellites, as well as their practical applications. Chiefly focusing on mission requirements analyses and system design, it also highlights a range of sy[...]

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Design of an earth observation CubeSat constellation to address the sustainable development goals in Africa

Iliass Tanouti, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

According to the Sustainable Development Goals 2019 progress report, most African countries will not be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goalsby 2030. Water scarcity, food insecurity, urban unsustainability, and climate ri[...]

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The development and application of china's remote sensing satellites

Hu Ruzhong, Author ; Liu Xueping, Author ; Chu Liangcai, Author ; Li Hu, Author | [S.l.] : Royal Collins Publishing Group | 2020

China is one of the world's largest users of remote sensing satellite applications. This book provides a systematic introduction to the latest developments in China's domestic remote sensing satellites as well as their ground systems, industry a[...]

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De l'espace pour le climat

Toulouse (Ancien Observatoire de Lolimont, 1 avenue Camille Flammarion, 31505, France) : Académie de l'Air et de l'Espace | AAE Dossier | 2020

This dossier reviews the questions raised by scientists about the processes behind climate change due to the increase in greenhouse gases (in particular carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4)), the state of the art technologies being developed b[...]

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Fundamentals of satellite remote sensing : an environmental approach

Emilio Chuvieco, Author | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2020

"This third edition covers the most recent advances incorporated since the publication of the previous book, relating to the acquisition and interpretation of remotely-sensed data. It includes updated EO missions, such as the third generations o[...]

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Space in support of human rights

Annette Froehlich, Author ; Claudiu Mihai Taiatu, Author ; European Space Policy Institute, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book stems from the worrying scale and intensity of conflicts, humanitarian crises, and human rights violations around the world, which can be seen in a wide range of global hotspots including Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Myanmar, Sudan, Eritre[...]

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Scientific satellite and moon-based Earth observation for global change

Huadong Guo, Author ; Wenxue Fu, Author ; Guang Liu, Author | [S.l.] : Springer Nature | 2019

Global change involves complex and far-reaching variations in the Earth's systems, and satellite observations have been widely used in global change studies. Over the past five decades, Earth observation has developed into a comprehensive system[...]

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The view from space : NASA's evolving struggle to understand our home planet

Richard Leshner, Author ; Thor Hogan, Author | [S.l.] : University Press of Kansas | Environment and society | 2019

In 1990, NASA began developing Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE), an initiative aimed at using satellites to study the planet's environment from space. With the Earth Observing System (EOS) as its technological cornerstone, MTPE's main goal was to [...]

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Without space : in a world without space, what will happen?

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report describes possible reasons that global access to space assets could suddenly disappear. It also explains the types of technology that would be affected, and explores the impact of these losses from commercial, economic, ethical, lega[...]

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Earth observation open science and innovation

Pierre-Philippe Matthieu, Editor ; Christoph Aubrecht, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2018

The digital transformation is revolutionizing our ability to monitor our planet and transforming the way we access, process and exploit Earth Observation data from satellites. This book reviews these megatrends and their implications for the E[...]

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Earth observation open science and innovation

Pierre-Philippe Matthieu, Editor ; Christoph Aubrecht, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2018

The digital transformation is revolutionizing our ability to monitor our planet and transforming the way we access, process and exploit Earth Observation data from satellites. This book reviews these megatrends and their implications for the E[...]

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Satellite remote sensing for conservation action : case studies from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems /

Allison K. Leidner, Editor ; Graeme M. Buchanan, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2018

Satellite remote sensing presents an amazing opportunity to inform biodiversity conservation by inexpensively gathering repeated monitoring information for vast areas of the Earth. However, these observations first need processing and interpr[...]

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Space-aided climate change adaptation : Adapting to Water and Air Realities on Earth (AWARE)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"Climate change is a reality where current mitigation strategies are failing and as a result require adaptation strategies. While climate change has many facets, we address adaptation to two particular environmental hazards: air pollution and fl[...]

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Thriving on our changing planet : a decadal strategy for earth observation from space

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2018

Thriving on Our Changing Planet presents prioritized science, applications, and observations, along with related strategic and programmatic guidance, to support the U.S. civil space Earth observation program over the coming decade.

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Urban remote sensing

Qihao Weng, Author ; Dale A. Quattrochi, Author ; Paolo E. Gamba, Author | [S.l.] : Milton : Taylor and Francis | Remote sensing applications series | 2018

Urban Remote Sensing assembles a team of professional experts to provide a much-needed update on the applications of remote sensing technology to urban and suburban areas. This book reflects new developments in spaceborne and airborne sensors, i[...]

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European space programs and the digital challenge

Laurence Nardon, Editor | Paris (France) : Institut Francais des Relations Internationales (IFRI) | Etudes de l'IFRI | 2017

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Introduction to satellite remote sensing : atmosphere, ocean, land and cryosphere applications

William Emery, Author ; Adriano Camps, Author | [S.l.] : Elsevier | 2017

Applications of remote sensing data are finding increasing application in fields as diverse as wildlife ecology and coastal recreation management. The technology engages electromagnetic sensors to measure and monitor changes in the earth's surfa[...]

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Introduction to satellite remote sensing : atmosphere, ocean, land and cryosphere applications

William Emery, Author ; Adriano Camps, Author | [S.l.] : Elsevier | 2017

Applications of remote sensing data are finding increasing application in fields as diverse as wildlife ecology and coastal recreation management. The technology engages electromagnetic sensors to measure and monitor changes in the earth's surfa[...]

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Satellite earth observations and their impact on society and policy

Masami Onoda, Editor ; Oran R. Young, Editor | Cham : Springer | 2017

The result of a workshop bringing together an international advisory board of experts in science, satellite technologies, industry innovations, and public policy, this book addresses the current and future roles of satellite Earth observations i[...]

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Satellite earth observations and their impact on society and policy

Masami Onoda, Editor ; Oran R. Young, Editor | Cham : Springer | 2017

The result of a workshop bringing together an international advisory board of experts in science, satellite technologies, industry innovations, and public policy, this book addresses the current and future roles of satellite Earth observations i[...]

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Satellite earth observations and their impact on society and policy

Masami Onoda, Editor ; Oran R. Young, Editor | Cham : Springer | 2017

The result of a workshop bringing together an international advisory board of experts in science, satellite technologies, industry innovations, and public policy, this book addresses the current and future roles of satellite Earth observations i[...]

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Sentinel-4 : ESA's geostationary amospheric mission for Copernicus operational services

K. Fletcher, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2017

As part of Copernicus, ESA is developing Sentinel-4, an operational mission that will continuously measure the composition of Earth’s atmosphere over Europe and North Africa. From a geostationary orbit Sentinel-4 will provide hourly data on crit[...]

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Earth observation for water resources management : current use and future opportunities for the water sector

Luis E. Garcia, Author | [S.l.] : World Bank | 2016

This book briefly describes some key global water challenges, perspectives for remote sensing approaches, and their importance for water resources-related activities. It describes eight key types of water resources management variables, a list o[...]

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Forensic rhetorics and satellite surveillance : the visualization of war crimes and human rights violations

Marouf Hasian, Author | [S.l.] : Lanham MD Lexington Books | 2016

Forensic Rhetorics, Satellite Surveillance, and the Visualization of War Crimes and Human Rights Violations uses critical forensic perspectives in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of governmental, NGO, and celebrity usage of satellit[...]

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Next generation Earth system prediction : strategies for subseasonal to seasonal forecasts

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2016

As the nation’s economic activities, security concerns, and stewardship of natural resources become increasingly complex and globally interrelated, they become ever more sensitive to adverse impacts from weather, climate, and other natural pheno[...]

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Remote sensing applications for the urban environment

George Z. Xian, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2016

As more natural lands are transformed into urban lands with more people in urban areas, it is important to understand how these environmental changes may impact living conditions as well as the ecosystem. This book summarizes satellite observing[...]

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Sentinel -5 precursor : ESA's atmospheric chemistry and pollution-monitoring mission

K. McMullan, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2016

The objective of the Sentinel-5 Precursor mission is to provide high-quality and timely information on the global atmospheric composition for climate and air-quality applications. This publication provides an overview of the essential features o[...]

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Blue Marble : space solutions for water management

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

This project invistigates the present state of global freshwater management and how space is currently utilized. The project methodology employs an interdisciplinary approach to identifying and assessing best practices from the space community w[...]

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