Space Technologies and Climate Change: Implications for Water Management, Marine Resources and Maritime Transport (Edition complète - ISBN 9264054138 - en angl. seulement)

Source: SourceOCDE Economie générale et études prospectives, Volume 2008, Number 9, November 2008 , pp. i-191(192)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Abstract:

This book examines the contributions that space technologies can make in tackling some of the serious problems posed by climate change. Focusing on examples of water management, marine resources and maritime transport, it sets out the rationale for further developing satellite systems to measure and monitor climate change and help mitigate its consequences. The report underlines the need to consider satellites not just as research and development systems, but as an important component of a critical communication- and information-based infrastructure for modern societies. The tool box for decision makers that concludes the book reviews different methodological options for deciding on investments in space-based earth observation.

- Climate Change: Trends and Outlook

- Fresh Water Management: Trends and Outlook

- Marine Resources and Maritime Transport: Trends and Outlook

- Capabilities of Space Technologies

- Outlook for Space Technologies

- Tool Box for Policy Makers: Costs, Benefits and Investment Decisions

- Annexes A and B

Document Type: Review article

Publication date: 2008-11-01