Space Technologies for the Benefit of Human Society and Earth

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Olla, Phillip (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2009.
• Edition: 1.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Management information systems.; Computer science.; Remote sensing.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Environment.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Environment, general.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.; Management of Computing and Information Systems.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.

When discussing the advancement of space science and space technology, most people instinctively think about deep space flights, lunar stations, and thrilling outer space adventures. The fact is that the majority of the human technology in space, which consists of interconnected satellites, points t...