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Using Geospatial Technologies to Improve Maritime Security

57th International Astronautical Congress, 2006

International cooperation and competition in civilian space activities

Space Policy, 1985

have not adapted fully to the effects of increased foreign competition, nor, outside of satellite... more have not adapted fully to the effects of increased foreign competition, nor, outside of satellite telecommunications, has the United States developed ways to involve its private sector effectively in applications of space technology. Moreover, it is less and less appropriate to make "space policy" in isolation from the broader agenda of domestic and international commerce and foreign affairs.

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Exploring the Unknown: Selected Documents in the History of the U.S

Program /John M. Logsdon, editor with LindaJ. Lear... [et al.] p. cm.-(The NASA history series) (... more

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Cowboys & cave dwellers: Basketmaker archaeology in Utah's Grand Gulch

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The cold and the dark: The world after nuclear war

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Satellite Remote Sensing and Transportation Lifelines: Safety and Risk Analysis Along Rural Southwest Roads

Book Review: Earth and Sky: Papers from the Northridge Conference on ArchaeoastronomyEarth and Sky: Papers from the Northridge Conference on Archaeoastronomy. Edited by BensonArlene and HoskinsonTom (Slo'w Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 1985). Pp. 213. $13.95 (paperback)

Journal for the History of Astronomy, 1987

Estimated Extent of America ’ s Transportation System

Transportation lifelines are a vital element in maintaining U.S. security from terrorist attack. ... more Transportation lifelines are a vital element in maintaining U.S. security from terrorist attack. They are also vulnerable to attack and disruption. As officials have discovered since September 11, 2001, protecting and preserving the extensive U.S. transportation networks against terrorist attacks remains a daunting task. Fortunately, today’s powerful geospatial tools, especially remote sensing, GPS, and GIS, can assist in this crucial effort. The National Consortium on Safety, Hazards, and Disaster Assessment (NCRST-H) within the National Consortia For Remote Sensing in Transportation is uniquely positioned to assist security officials in applying these tools to protecting critical infrastructure. Many of the methodologies and technologies that have been identified or developed by this consortium over the past two years of research are ideal for responding to the challenge of improving the safety and security of transportation lifelines. In order to understand the full scope of the ...

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What's the Problem Here? Institutional and Policy Hurdles in Applying Advanced Remote Sensing Technologies to Response and Recovery

Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments

Using Satellite Systems to Improve the Management of Fresh Water Resources

57th International Astronautical Congress

Lending a helping hand: Using remote sensing to support the response and recovery operations at the world trade center

Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 2002

... Titre du document / Document title. Lending a helping hand: Using remote sensing to support t... more

Approach To Vandalism of Archeological Resources

The Landsat legacy : Remote sensing policy and the development of commercial remote sensing

Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 1997

This paper summarizes the policy history of Landsat and examines its place in the development of ... more This paper summarizes the policy history of Landsat and examines its place in the development of land remote sensing for science, practical applications related to land use, and the marketplace. In particular, it identifies key steps in creating the foundations for a commercial market in remotely sensed land data and information products. This paper further analyzes the interplay between government policy and technology development for remote sensing. It concludes that one of the primary forces behind the developing market for Earth observation data is the creation of information technologies, including powerful personal computers, geographic information system (GIS) software, CD-ROM, and the Internet.

Satellite Remote Sensing and Transportation Lifelines: Safety and Risk Analysis Along Rural Southwest Roads

The availability of high resolution commercial remote sensing has contributed to a revolution in ... more The availability of high resolution commercial remote sensing has contributed to a revolution in the application of satellite Earth Observation (EO) methods to the analysis of transportatio n networks. Other geospatial technologies, including GIS and the GPS, sharply enhance the utility of EO data in identifying potential road hazards and providing an objective basis for allocating resources to reduce their risks. In combi nation, these powerful information technologies provide substantial public benefits and increased business opportunities to remote sensing value-added firms. This paper reports on research aimed at developing a set of methods designed to assist road departments in rural jurisdictions (local, county, state) improve the trafficability of the roads under their management. We are developing and testing these methods in the U.S. Southwest, where thousands of kilometers of unimproved and graded dirt roads cross Native American reservations. This generally arid region is...

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Getting Your Kid into College

Satellite remote sensing for archaeology and historic preservation: Mapping the ancient trails of Southeast Utah

House Committee on Science and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Hearing "The Growth of Global Space Capabilities: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Chairwoman Giffords, Ranking Member Olson, and distinguished members of this Subcommittee, I am p... more Chairwoman Giffords, Ranking Member Olson, and distinguished members of this Subcommittee, I am pleased to have this opportunity to share with you Secure World Foundation’s insights on the growth in space capabilities throughout the world and why the changes this growth represents are particularly important to U.S. interests. From the emergence of China as a country with a significant human spaceflight program to the launch this September of South Africa’s second indigenous remote sensing satellite, over the past decade, the international space community has experienced many significant changes.

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The Role of Space-related NGOs in Capacity Building

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a unique role in international affairs, providing acce... more Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a unique role in international affairs, providing access to resources, expertise, and assistance to supplement State resources. Sometimes the diplomatic skills and unofficial access of NGOs to policymakers through Track Two diplomacy can move a previously stalled critical issue forward and assist policymakers from different countries to find common ground outside official channels. Because they work

Bridging the Gap: European C4ISR Capabilities and Transatlantic Interoperability

: These command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissan... more : These command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) technologies are at the heart of modern warfighting. They act not only as force multipliers for the military platforms into which they are integrated, but also as the means to better link different types of forces (air, sea, land). Moreover, they can connect forces of different nationalities, enabling interoperability and the efficient use of military resources. The study analyzes the deployed and planned C4ISR capabilities of seven European countries: France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Capabilities discussions are divided into command and control (C2), communications and computers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). We examine the extent to which advanced C4ISR and network doctrines figure in the defense planning of these nations and explore the extent of interoperability within and between these national for...

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Using Geospatial Technologies to Enhance and Sustain Resource Native Lands

The quality of life of Native Peoples will be unavoidably altered as a result of long-term climat... more The quality of life of Native Peoples will be unavoidably altered as a result of long-term climate change and increased interannual climate variability, especially as it relates to air quality, water resources, forests, agriculture, and wetlands. Native Peoples have had centuries of experience on the land; they have responded to many changes and have found ways to live sustainably. Nevertheless, in addition to facing uncertain environmental changes as a result of climate change, today Native Peoples face diverse internal and external challenges to their ability to manage their natural and cultural resources. These include logging, mining, tourism, and urban encroachment. Sophisticated geographic information tools, including geographic information systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), and remote sensing systems, can assist in meeting these challenges by empowering Native Peoples in the development and execution of their own resource strategies. Yet, because of cultural ...

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