Civilian Satellite Remote Sensing

Examines issues related to the development and operation of publicly funded U.S. and foreign civilian remote sensing systems. Explores the military and intelligence use of data gathered by civilian satellites. Examines the outlook for privately funded and operated remote sensing systems. Numerous charts, graphs, tables and photos.

Analyzes the case for developing a long-term comprehensive strategic plan for civilian remote sensing, and explores the elements of such a plan, if it were adopted. Also enumerates many of the congressional decision needed to ensure that future data needs will be satisfied. Appendices include: a survey of national and international programs, a brief history of Landsat and more. Charts, tables and graphs.

Analyzes the case for developing a long-term comprehensive strategic plan for civilian remote sensing, & explores the elements of such a plan, if it were adopted. Also enumerates many of the congressional decision needed to ensure that future data needs will be satisfied. Appendices include: a survey of national & international programs, a brief history of Landsat & more. Charts, tables & graphs.

Remote sensing and geospatial data processing are rapidly evolving and increasingly important fields with widespread applications. In this monograph, Glackin and Peltzer trace the evolution of remote sensing satellites and their instruments and geospatial data processing, document the state of the art, and present key trends emerging for the next decade. The authors emphasize the increasing commercialization and international expansion of the field, particularly in the field of imaging satellites and the use of geographic information systems to make remote sensing data more accessible.