Space Systems and Sustainability - Joseph N Pelton Kartoniert (TB)

In his latest book space scientist futurist and educator Joseph N. Pelton explores a dozen ways that Planet Earth is at existential risk along with the many ways that space systems data analytics and advanced networking systems can help us cope with these global challenges. The chapters examine in a straightforward way how satellite systems and technol- ogy can drastically transform fields such as pandemic tracking and global medical responses cosmic hazard monitoring nuclear energy and waste disposal water and land pollution tele-education telemedicine and military conflict. Such e xamples show how orbiting smart systems will play an ever more vital role in our vulnerable modern world allowing us to monitor track and respond to mounting problems of the 21st century. Dr. Pelton takes a broad view probing the social economic and regulatory factors that are crucial to creating a more sustainable Spaceship Earth. This book is a call to action promoting more organized international collaboration and investment in space technologies that can enable global change.