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Down 2 Earth: bridging the gap

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Over the last few decades, the space sector has grown exponentially. In particular, the supply of space-based data has become much more prominent. Earth observation (EO), communications, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are commerc[...]

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Leveraging commercial space for earth and ocean remote sensing

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2022

Leveraging Commercial Space for Earth and Ocean Remote Sensing assesses the feasibility and implications of creating and exploiting partnerships for developing, deploying, and operating a system of satellites and supporting infrastructure capabl[...]

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Space for Sustainability : using data from Earth observation to support sustainable development indicators

Stephen Morse, Editor ; Richard Murphy, Editor ; Ana Andries, Author | Basel (4052, Switzerland) : MDPI AG | 2022

Achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires accurate, consistent and cost-efficient data. The papers in this book set out some of the frontiers regarding the use of Earth Observation (EO) data derived from satellites to hel[...]

Artificial intelligence applied to satellite-based remote sensing data for earth observation

Maria Pia Del Rosso, Author ; Alessandro Sebastianelli, Author ; Silvia Liberata Ullo, Author | London : Institution of Engineering and Technology | IET telecommunications series | 2021

Earth observation (EO) involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data in order to monitor and assess the status and changes in natural and built environments. This technology has many applications including weather forecasting, trac[...]

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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[...]

High resolution optical satellite imagery

Ian Dowman, Author ; Karsten Jacobsen, Author ; Gottfried Konecny, Author ; Rainer Sandau, Author | Dunbeath : Whittles Publishing | 2021

The second edition of this book has been fully updated to include information on optical sensors launched since 2012 and on new developments in technology, particularly on small satellites and on constellations. There is also a new chapter on ap[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Archaeology from space : how the future shapes our past /

Sarah H. Parcak, Author | New York : Henry Holt and Co. | 2019

Winner of Archaeological Institute of America's Felicia A. Holton Book Award * Winner of the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Science. "A down-and-out so-and-so gets more than she bargained for when new technologies developed for use in space allow an a[...]

Reeds Introductions: principles of earth bbservation for marine engineering applications

Christopher Lavers, Author | London : Reeds | 2019

An essential, introductory text for marine engineering students covering the fundamental earth-observation concepts that underpin all space-based terrestrial and maritime remote sensing methods. Satellite-based earth observation provides key wea[...]

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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 [...]

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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Big data analytics for satellite image processing and remote sensing

P. Swarnalatha, Editor ; Prabu Sevugan, Editor | Hershey, PA : Engineering Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global) | 2018

"This book explores the difficulties and challenges that various fields have faced in implementing the technologies and applications. It addresses different aspects of using big data upon image processing for remote sensing and related topics an[...]

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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]