Commercial Observation Satellites,9780833028723

Commercial Observation Satellites

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ISBN13: 9780833028723
ISBN10: 0833028723
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-07-01
Publisher(s): Rand Corp
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Summary

Featuring numerous satellite images and case studies, this book brings together an impressive group of experts to assess the implications of this emerging information technology.

Table of Contents

Foreword v
Preface vii
Acknowledgements xi
List of Figures & Tables
xix
Introduction
1(16)
John C. Baker
Ray A. Williamson
Kevin M. O'Connell
Section I: The Policymaking Context
The Origins and Evolution of Openness in Overhead Global Observations
17(20)
Richard S. Leghorn
Gregg Herken
Remote Sensing Policy and the Development of Commercial Remote Sensing
37(16)
Ray A. Williamson
From Space Imagery to Information: Commercial Remote Sensing Market Factors and Trends
53(26)
Kevin O'Connell
Beth E. Lachman
Emerging Technologies: Emerging Issues for Space Remote Sensing
79(22)
Bob Preston
Security Implications of Commercial Satellite Imagery
101(38)
John C. Baker
Dana J. Johnson
Section II: National Remote Sensing Programs & Policies
U. S. Remote Sensing Programs and Policies
139(26)
Kevin M. O'Connell
Gregory Hilgenberg
Russian Remote Sensing Programs and Policies
165(22)
George J. Tahu
The French Pioneering Approach to Global Transparency
187(18)
Isabelle Sourbes-Verger
Xavier Pasco
Japanese Remote Sensing Policy at a Crossroads
205(20)
Kazuto Suzuki
Commercial Observation Satellites in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf
225(22)
Gerald M. Steinberg
The Indian Space Program
247(16)
Deborah Foster
Canada's Remote Sensing Program and Policies
263(34)
Michel Bourbonniere
Louis Haeck
Section III: Remote Sensing Applications to International Problems
Supporting the Dayton Peace Talks
297(14)
Richard G. Johnson
Imagery and Mapping Support to the Ecuador-Peru Peace Process
311(16)
John Gates
John Weikel
Keeping and Eye on the Islands: Cooperative Remote Monitoring in the South China Sea
327(34)
Vipin Gupta
Adam Bernstein
The Role of Commercial Satellite Imagery in Locating South Asian Nuclear Test Sites
361(20)
David Albright
Corey Gay Hinderstein
Nongovernmental Use of Commercial Satellite Imagery for Achieving Nuclear Nonproliferation Goals: Perspectives and Case Studies
381(22)
David Albright
Corey Gay Hinderstein
Supporting Humanitarian Relief Operations
403(30)
Einar Bjorgo
Section IV: Emerging International Policy Issues
The Global Politics of Commercial Observation Satellites
433(16)
Ann M. Florini
Yahya A. Dehqanzada
How Open Will the Skies Really Be?
449(14)
Mark David Gabriele
The Globalization of Transparency: The Use of Commercial Satellite Imagery by Nongovernmental Organizations
463(22)
Karen T. Litfin
Remote Sensing Technology and the News Media
485(16)
Steven Livingston
Space Remote Sensing Regulatory Landscape
501(32)
Robert Preston
New Users and Established Experts: Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Interpreting Commercial Satellite Imagery
533(26)
John C. Baker
Conclusions
559(72)
John C. Baker
Kevin M. O'Connell
Ray A. Williamson
Appendices
A List of Abbreviations
576(3)
B The Past, Present and Future of the Medium- and High-Resolution Satellite World
579(10)
William E. Stoney
C Color Plates
589(28)
D About the Authors
617(6)
E Selected Bibliography
623(8)
Index 631

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