Commerce in space : infrastructures, technologies, and applications/ ed.: Phillip Olla - Hershey, Pa. : Information Science Reference, c2008 - xxii, 376 p. : ill.; 29 cm.

"This book explains the role of earth observation satellite initiatives to meet information needs. it details the importance of the space infrastructure to deliver IT capabilities such as mobile broadband internet and mobile communication connectivity; it also offers a review of how space technology can influence the future of IT architecture in health, education, logistics, business, and accounting"

Includes bibliographical references and index

1599046242 $180.00


Artificial satellites in telecommunication
Global positioning system
Remote sensing
Space industrialization
Space tourism
Astronautics and civilization
Astronautics--Social aspects

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