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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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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

[S.l.] : 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

[S.l.] : 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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Carbonsat flex report for mission selection : an Earth Explorer to observe vegetation fluorescence

K. Fletcher, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2015

ESA’s Earth Explorer missions are developed in response to Earth observation priorities identified by the scientific community. These reports form the basis for selection of the eighth Earth Explorer mission. Two candidates, FLEX and CarbonSat, [...]

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Continuity of NASA earth observations from space: : a value framework

[S.l.] : The National Academies Press | 2015

NASA's Earth Science Division (ESD) conducts a wide range of satellite and suborbital missions to observe Earth's land surface and interior, biosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, and oceans as part of a program to improve understanding of Earth as [...]

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POLinSAR 2015 : proceedings [held] 26-30 January 2015, Frascati, Italy

L. Ouwehand, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2015

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QB50 GNSS radio occultation

Danijela Ignjatovic Stupar, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

By researching weather in the lower thermosphere using GNSS-Radio occultation techniques the main goal of this project is to develop a system to post-process the downloaded raw data into useful information using the L1 (single) GPS frequency. Th[...]

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Satellite earth observation in support of climate information challenges : the CEOS earth observation handbook, special 2015 COP21 edition

Ivan Petiteville, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2015

This edition was prepared for the COP21 meeting in late 2015 to help develop a broader understanding of the fundamental importance of satellite EO to the information needed to inform our climate policies on all scales. This report explores how s[...]

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Satellite earth observation in support of disaster risk reduction : the CEOS earth observation handbook, special 2015 edition for the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

Ivan Petiteville, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2015

This edition was prepared for the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in early 2015 and explores how satellite EO can contribute to the related information challenges, across a range of different countries and addressing varying capacity[...]

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as we[...]

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as well[...]

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Tracking fracking : monitoring atmospheric effects of hydraulic fracturing using remote sensing

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

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is an unconventional gas extraction technique that enables the exploitation of new gas and oil reserves in subterranean shale deposits. The environmental effects of unconventional oil and gas extraction are the[...]

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