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50 Danish user stories based on earth observation

Martin Nissen, Editor ; Danish Agency for data supply and efficiency, Issuing body | [S.l.] : European Commission | 2022

The collection of user stories illustrates both the variety and increasing importance of satellite usage in the public and the private sectors, and how Earth Observation satellites are valued at the national, regional and local level. The 50 use[...]

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Advanced environmental exercise physiology

Stephen S. Cheung, Author | Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics | Advanced exercise physiology series | 2010

This text addresses the primary environmental factors affecting people when they are exercising and competing in sport and provides evidence-based information with numerous references.

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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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Assessing a Mars agreement including human settlements

Annette Froehlich, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

This book is dedicated to the nascent discussion of the legal aspects of human exploration and possible settlement of Mars, and provides fresh insights and new ideas in two key areas. The first one revolves around the broader aspects of current [...]

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Astrobiology on the International Space Station

Jean-Pierre De Vera, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2020

This volume on astrobiology of the Springer Briefs in Life Sciences book series addresses the three fundamental questions on origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe: how does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond[...]

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The business of venture capital : the art of raising a fund, structuring investments, portfolio management, and exits

Mahendra Ramsinghani, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley finance series. | 2021

The new edition of the definitive guide for venture capital practitioners--covers the entire process of venture firm formation & management, fund-raising, portfolio construction, value creation, and exit strategies Since its initial publication[...]

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Challenges to security in space : space reliance in an era of competition and expansion

2022

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China's ambitions in space : the sky's the limit

Mark Julienne, Author | Paris (France) : Institut Francais des Relations Internationales (IFRI) | 2021

From the dawn of China’s space program in the mid-1950s to the ability to build, launch and operate satellites in low Earth and geosynchronous orbits from the 1980s, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is in 2021 a complete space power with aut[...]

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Earth observation, public health and one health : activities, challenges and opportunities

Stéphanie Brazeau, Author ; Nicolas Ogden, Author ; Public Health Agency of Canada, Issuing body ; Canadian Space Agency, Issuing body | Oxfordshire ; Boston, MA : CABI | 2022

"The potential for Earth Observation (EO) to contribute to public health practice: to understand, track, predict and manage infectious diseases and challenges of using EO data for public health purposes. Major foci are mosquito-borne diseases, t[...]

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Earth observations in support of global water quality monitoring : report of the IOCCG working group on earth observations in support of global water quality monitoring

Steven R. Greb, Author ; A.G. Dekker, Author | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Canada) : International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group | IOCCG report | 2018

Declining coastal, estuarine and inland water quality has become a global issue of significant concern as anthropogenic activities expand and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle. The measurement of water[...]

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What on earth is the value of space? : global report

[S.l.] : Inmarsat | 2022

"Taking in 20,000 respondents across 11 countries, it provides a comprehensive snapshot of global attitudes to space. The report also features some fascinating contributions from renowned figures in the sector. The research findings mark a real [...]

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The economics of big science : essays by leading scientists and policymakers

Hans Peter Beck, Author ; Charitos Panagiotis, Author | [S.l.] : Cham, Switzerland : Springer | Science policy reports | 2021

The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science - whether in education[...]

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Entrepreneurial finance : a global perspective

Gary E. Gibbons, Author ; Robert D. Hisrich, Author ; Carlos M. DaSilva, Author | Los Angeles : Sage | 2015

A practical approach for entrepreneurs and investors, Entrepreneurial Finance provides readers with the fundamental knowledge to finance, start, grow, and value new ventures, without the complex finance terms and calculations. This comprehensive[...]

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EO and GNSS market report

[S.l.] : European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) | 2022

This EO and GNSS Market Report combines the market and application insights of both into a single report that provides global coverage of the Earth Observation and Global Navigation Satellite System applications across multiple market segments. [...]

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Essentials of mechatronics

J. Billingsley, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience | 2006

This innovative, cutting-edge publication presents the essential nature of mechatronics, a field at the crossroads of information technology and mechanical and electrical engineering. Readers learn how to blend mechanisms, electronics, sensors, [...]

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The European space industry in 2019, facts and figures : the european space industry in 2019

Pierre Lionnet, Author | Brussels : ASD-EUROSPACE | 2020

Annual review of the state of the space industry in Europe

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Evolving the geodetic infrastructure to meet new scientific needs

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2020

Satellite remote sensing is the primary tool for measuring global changes in the land, ocean, biosphere, and atmosphere. Over the past three decades, active remote sensing technologies have enabled increasingly precise measurements of Earth proc[...]

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EX.PL.RE. A directed energy mission to a nearby star system

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

The next frontier for humanity is beyond our solar system, embracing interstellar travel to expand our knowledge of what is beyond our current scope of vision and understanding. This project outlines a Directed Energy mission to the Alpha Centau[...]

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Exploring space technologies for sustainable development

Vienna : United Nations | 2021

This report highlights the potential opportunities of space-enabled technologies for delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals and proposes science, technology and innovation policy options for harnessing space technology for sustainable d[...]

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The geopolitics of space exploration

Marcello Spagnulo, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2021

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellit[...]

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Gravitational waves : a new window to the universe

A.K. Kembhavi, Author ; Pushpa Khare, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2020

Gravitational waves were first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916, a year after the development of his new theory of gravitation known as the general theory of relativity. This theory established gravitation as the curvature of space-time p[...]

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Guidelines for long-term sustainability of outer space activities of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

United Nations. Office for Outer Space Affairs, Author | Vienna : United Nations | ST/SPACE | 2021

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The interoperable global navigation satellite systems space service volume

United Nations. Office for Outer Space Affairs, Author | Vienna : United Nations | 2021

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), which were originally designed to provide positioning, velocity, and timing services for terrestrial users, are now increasingly utilized for autonomous navigation in space as well. Historically, most [...]

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Introduction to space science

Ji Wu, Author ; Yongjian Xu, Author ; Qingjiang Bai, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2021

This book highlights the technological and managerial fundamentals and frontier questions of space science. Space science is a new interdisciplinary and comprehensive subject that takes spacecraft as the main tools to study the planet Earth, the[...]

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Origins, world and life : a decadal strategy for planetary science and astrobiology, 2023-2032

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2022

"Origins, Worlds, and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032 highlights key science questions, identifies priority missions, and presents a comprehensive research strategy that includes both planetary defense a[...]

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Preparation of space experiments

Vladimir Pletser, Author | [S.l.] : IntechOpen | 2020

This book explains how researchers design, prepare, develop, test and fly their science experiments on microgravity platforms before sending them to space. All preparation phases are explained and presented, including aircraft parabolic flights [...]

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Proceedings of the 2021 conference on Big Data from Space (BiDS'21) : 18-20th May 2021

P. Soille, Editor ; Sergio Albani, Editor ; Sveinung Loekken, Editor ; Pierre Soille, Author ; Joint Research Centre (European Commission), Issuing body ; European Space Agency, Issuing body ; SatCen, Issuing body | [S.l.] : Publications Office of the European Union | 2021

The BiDS conference series is co-organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, and the European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen). BiDS’21 emphasises not only on the insights that can be [...]

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Running out of space : European security in space

Paul Taylor, Author | Brussels : Friends of Europe | 2022

Friends of Europe’s latest report, authored by Senior Fellow and journalist Paul Taylor, explores how Europe can build resilience in space, advance international governance to preserve space as a global common, and develop a common strategic cul[...]

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Show me the money : how to determine ROI in people, projects, and programs

Jack J. Phillips, Author ; Patricia Pulliam Phillips, Author | San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers | 2007

From IT to HR, from boardroom to shop floor, increased accountability for achieving high-value results for new initiatives is increasing in every organization and department. Now the world's leading experts on ROI distill their years of experien[...]

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Small satellites: the implications for national security

Nicholas Eftimiades, Author | Washington, D.C. : Atlantic Council | 2022

The small satellites revolution, or the commercial-led launch of smaller and lower-cost satellites, is impacting space security. This Forward Defense report, explores how the US government can leverage small-satellite developments to ensure safe[...]

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