Remote sensing of Earth resources: emerging opportunities for developing countries |
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Authors: | Hubert George |
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Institution: | Space Applications Section, Office of Outer Space Affairs, United Nations Office at Vienna, Vienna International Centre, Room F-0943, P.O. Box 500, A-1400 Vienna, Austria |
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Abstract: | Land information from remote sensing satellites contributes substantially to the quality of decision making in development activities. However, participation in space-related activities by developing countries has historically been low in part due to the high costs and advanced technology inputs required. The paper discusses several technological and socio-political trends which now offer increasingly affordable opportunities for developing countries to increase their level of participation in activities related to satellite remote sensing of earth resources. Benefiting from these opportunities requires appropriate encouragement and support from national governments. |
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Keywords: | Remote sensing Developing countries Opportunities |
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