International Study on Cost-Effective Earth Observation Missions

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-415-39136-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 178 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sandau, Rainer

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Astronautik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Berufs- und Studienberatung, Karriereplanung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface, Position Paper Contributors, Summary 1 Introduction 2 Definition of Cost-Effective Earth Observation Missions 3 Background Material and Organizational Support. 3.1 Studies 3.2 Organizations and Programs 4 Mission Cost Drivers 4.1 Space Segment 4.2 Ground Segment 4.3 Mission Operations. 4.4 Access to Space 4.5 Management and Organizational Approach. 5 Cost Estimation and Modeling 5.1 Definitions and Background 5.2 Current Best Practice, Comments and Examples.6 Achieving Cost Effective Missions 6.1 Is Cost Reduction Real? 6.2 Determining Goals and Objectives 6.3 General Methods for Reducing Space Mission Cost 6.4 Using Non-Space Assets 6.5 Data Sharing, Cost Sharing, and Income Generation 7 Application Fields, Status quo and Prospects 7.1 Disaster warning and support 7.2 Agriculture 7.3 Forestry 7.4 Ocean and Coastal Zone 7.5 Atmosphere 7.6 Weather and Climate 7.7 Ice and Snow 7.8 Mapping and Geographic Information System Applications 7.9 Land Use/Cover Change.8 Training and Education 8.1 UN initiated activities.8.2 International Space University8.3 ITC In Holland. 8.4 Examples of Student Programs 9 Conclusions and Recommendations 9.1 General Facts 9.2 Conclusions and Recommendations Drawn from the Background Material in Chapter 3 9.3 Additional Recommendations from this Study 9.4 The Future of Cost-Effective Earth Observation Missions

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Rainer Sandau is Chief Scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Berlin, Germany. He has been involved in the instrumentation of four space missions to Venus, Mars and Earth, and has worked on numerous concepts for instruments and small satellites. Dr. Sandau is chairman of IAA Commission IV Space Systems Operations and Utilization. He has authored or co-authored over 160 publications.