Publications on Space Exploration
Detecting Ionospheric TEC Perturbations Caused by Natural Hazards Using a Global Network of GPS Receivers: The Tohoku Case Study — 2012
Recent advances in GPS data processing have demonstrated that ground-based GPS receivers are capable of detecting ionospheric TEC perturbations caused by surface-generated Rayleigh, acoustic and gravity waves.
Merchants and Guardians: Balancing U.S. Interests in Space Commerce — 1999
Current challenges for space policy are examined in this study, particularly those derived from the growth of space commerce and resulting conflicts between public and private sector interests.
The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science — 1998
Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. Despite the risks, however, small spacecraft fulfill important roles in earth science, astrophysics, space physics, and planetary science. NASA's current generation of small spacecraft is capable of impressive levels of performance.
International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation — 1998
As of the end of 1997, the U.S. had cooperative agreements with 76 countries and six multinational organizations covering the operations of 32 active satellites. This report catalogs the agreements and assesses the extent of interagency coordination.
Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility — 1998
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based signal providing precise timing, location, and velocity information. Just as any number of receivers can tune into a commercial TV or radio station, there is no limit on the number of people who can use GPS.
Roles and impacts of RAND in the pre-Apollo space program of the United States — 1997
Roles and impacts of RAND in the pre-Apollo space program of the United States
GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment — 1996
The proliferation of Third World ballistic missiles is a major concern for the U.S. government. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of U.S. control policies as they pertain to ballistic missiles, focusing on those with ranges of 300-1000 km.
Promoting Commercial Space Activity — 1996
Statement before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, July 24, 1996.
The Global Positioning System: Assessing National Policies — 1995
This study identifies major opportunities and vulnerabilities created by Global Positioning System (GPS) for U.S. defense, commercial, and foreign policy interests, and makes recommendations for U.S. policy toward GPS.
A Policy Direction for the Global Positioning System: Balancing National Security and Commercial Interests — 1995
The evolution of GPS into an information system with a substantial international user community has raised complex policy questions for U.S. decisionmakers on a variety of issues affecting national defense, commerce, and foreign policy.
Habitable Planets for Man — 2007
Space Handbook Astronautics and Its Applications — 2007
International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation — 2005
The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science — 2005
National Space Transportation Policy: Issues for the Future — 2004
The Earth Below: Purchasing Science Data and the Role of Public-Private Partnership — 2000
The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science — 1998
International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation — 1998
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