Author: W. J. Burke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airspace (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Satellite explorations of the near earth environment have vastly increased our understanding of space plasmas and their interactions with systems. A logical next step involves active experiments in which small quantities of matter and energy are injected into space environments. These experiments seek to verify tentative, scientific understanding and to identify ways to control environmental effects on systems. Serious questions may be raised regarding the legitimacy of conducting active experiments in space under United States military auspices. Here we review the treaty obligations regarding space environment modification to which the United States government has committed itself. Experiments involving the detonation of nuclear devices or interference with foreign space assets, especially "national technical means of verification", are explicitly forbidden. In planned these experiments great care must be exerted so that they produce no" widespread, long-lasting or severe effects" on the environment. We also review active experiments programs conducted by U.S. civilian and foreign space agencies. Finally, the treaty restrictions are applied to the case of a hypothetical experiment to establish the feasibility of controlling the flux of energetic particles trapped in the earth's radiation belts. An ability to reduce trapped radiation would increase orbit selection options for future space-based surveillance systems.
International Treaties and Active Experiments in Space
Author: W. J. Burke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airspace (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Satellite explorations of the near earth environment have vastly increased our understanding of space plasmas and their interactions with systems. A logical next step involves active experiments in which small quantities of matter and energy are injected into space environments. These experiments seek to verify tentative, scientific understanding and to identify ways to control environmental effects on systems. Serious questions may be raised regarding the legitimacy of conducting active experiments in space under United States military auspices. Here we review the treaty obligations regarding space environment modification to which the United States government has committed itself. Experiments involving the detonation of nuclear devices or interference with foreign space assets, especially "national technical means of verification", are explicitly forbidden. In planned these experiments great care must be exerted so that they produce no" widespread, long-lasting or severe effects" on the environment. We also review active experiments programs conducted by U.S. civilian and foreign space agencies. Finally, the treaty restrictions are applied to the case of a hypothetical experiment to establish the feasibility of controlling the flux of energetic particles trapped in the earth's radiation belts. An ability to reduce trapped radiation would increase orbit selection options for future space-based surveillance systems.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airspace (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Satellite explorations of the near earth environment have vastly increased our understanding of space plasmas and their interactions with systems. A logical next step involves active experiments in which small quantities of matter and energy are injected into space environments. These experiments seek to verify tentative, scientific understanding and to identify ways to control environmental effects on systems. Serious questions may be raised regarding the legitimacy of conducting active experiments in space under United States military auspices. Here we review the treaty obligations regarding space environment modification to which the United States government has committed itself. Experiments involving the detonation of nuclear devices or interference with foreign space assets, especially "national technical means of verification", are explicitly forbidden. In planned these experiments great care must be exerted so that they produce no" widespread, long-lasting or severe effects" on the environment. We also review active experiments programs conducted by U.S. civilian and foreign space agencies. Finally, the treaty restrictions are applied to the case of a hypothetical experiment to establish the feasibility of controlling the flux of energetic particles trapped in the earth's radiation belts. An ability to reduce trapped radiation would increase orbit selection options for future space-based surveillance systems.
International Treaties and Active Experiments in Space
Author: William J. Burke (Space scientist)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airspace (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Satellite explorations of the near earth environment have vastly increased our understanding of space plasmas and their interactions with systems. A logical next step involves active experiments in which small quantities of matter and energy are injected into space environments. These experiments seek to verify tentative, scientific understanding and to identify ways to control environmental effects on systems. Serious questions may be raised regarding the legitimacy of conducting active experiments in space under United States military auspices. Here we review the treaty obligations regarding space environment modification to which the United States government has committed itself. Experiments involving the detonation of nuclear devices or interference with foreign space assets, especially "national technical means of verification", are explicitly forbidden. In planned these experiments great care must be exerted so that they produce no" widespread, long-lasting or severe effects" on the environment. We also review active experiments programs conducted by U.S. civilian and foreign space agencies. Finally, the treaty restrictions are applied to the case of a hypothetical experiment to establish the feasibility of controlling the flux of energetic particles trapped in the earth's radiation belts. An ability to reduce trapped radiation would increase orbit selection options for future space-based surveillance systems.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airspace (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Satellite explorations of the near earth environment have vastly increased our understanding of space plasmas and their interactions with systems. A logical next step involves active experiments in which small quantities of matter and energy are injected into space environments. These experiments seek to verify tentative, scientific understanding and to identify ways to control environmental effects on systems. Serious questions may be raised regarding the legitimacy of conducting active experiments in space under United States military auspices. Here we review the treaty obligations regarding space environment modification to which the United States government has committed itself. Experiments involving the detonation of nuclear devices or interference with foreign space assets, especially "national technical means of verification", are explicitly forbidden. In planned these experiments great care must be exerted so that they produce no" widespread, long-lasting or severe effects" on the environment. We also review active experiments programs conducted by U.S. civilian and foreign space agencies. Finally, the treaty restrictions are applied to the case of a hypothetical experiment to establish the feasibility of controlling the flux of energetic particles trapped in the earth's radiation belts. An ability to reduce trapped radiation would increase orbit selection options for future space-based surveillance systems.
Active Experiments in Space: Past, Present, and Future
Author: Gian Luca Delzanno
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889636593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889636593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency [i.e. 1989] 1990 Annual Report
Author: United States. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Active experiments in space
U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ... Annual Report
Author: United States. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Studies in International Space Law
Author: Bin Cheng
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 886
Book Description
This book's twenty-six articles fully examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, those of states as well as those of private entities. Topics include the legal framework evolved by and through the United Nations; the legal status of astronauts, satellites, and outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies; the military and commercial use of outer space; environmental protection; governmental responsibility for space activities; liability for damage caused by space objects, communications satellites; television broadcasts; remote sensing; commercial launchings; and the application of national laws on board spacecraft, space stations, and on the moon and other celetial bodies.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 886
Book Description
This book's twenty-six articles fully examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, those of states as well as those of private entities. Topics include the legal framework evolved by and through the United Nations; the legal status of astronauts, satellites, and outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies; the military and commercial use of outer space; environmental protection; governmental responsibility for space activities; liability for damage caused by space objects, communications satellites; television broadcasts; remote sensing; commercial launchings; and the application of national laws on board spacecraft, space stations, and on the moon and other celetial bodies.
United Nations Treaties and Principles on Outer Space
Author: United Nations
Publisher: New York : United Nations
ISBN: 9789211009002
Category : Space law
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
This publication sets out the text of the five UN treaties so far adopted governing the activities of countries in the exploration and use of outer space, as well as the five Principles adopted by the UN General Assembly.
Publisher: New York : United Nations
ISBN: 9789211009002
Category : Space law
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
This publication sets out the text of the five UN treaties so far adopted governing the activities of countries in the exploration and use of outer space, as well as the five Principles adopted by the UN General Assembly.
Human Health and Performance Risks of Space Exploration Missions
Author: Jancy C. McPhee
Publisher: U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher: U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description