It is within the means of many nations to conduct or participate in cost-effective Earth observation missions. This study provides a definition of cost-effective Earth observation missions and information about background material and organizational support. It discusses cost drivers and provides advice on achieving cost-effective missions and discusses training and education. The conclusions and recommendations range from more general factors, which drive the small satellite mission activities, to visions of future cost-effective Earth observation missions. Complementary to large complex missions, small satellite missions have specific advantages: more frequent missions opportunities and therefore faster return of science and application data, a larger variety of missions and greater diversification of potential users; more rapid expansion of the technical and/or scientific knowledge base; greater involvement of local and small industry. This volume will prove to be a useful source of information to governments, space agencies, academia, and industry.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9780415391368
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-0-415-39136-8
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Erscheinungstermin: 09.03.2006
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 2006
- Produktform: Gebunden
- Gewicht: 476 g
- Seiten: 178
- Format (B x H x T): 174 x 246 x 11 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt