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Jan 1, 2001

U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite Industry: An Analysis of Risks

American firms have begun to operate their own imaging satellite systems, aiming to become an important part of the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry.
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Jan 1, 2001

Commercial Observation Satellites: At the Leading Edge of Global Transparency

Wide access to satellite imagery and related products has expanded rapidly since the end of the Cold War.
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Jan 1, 2000

Employing Commercial Satellite Communications: Wideband Investment Options for the Department of Defense

This report assesses military use of commercial wideband satellites by evaluating their effectiveness across several characteristics defined by the United States Space Command.
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Jan 1, 1998

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

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.
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Jan 1, 1998

International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

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.
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Jan 1, 1996

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

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.
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Jan 1, 1996

Operational issues for GPS-aided precision missiles

Operational issues for GPS-aided precision missiles
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Jan 1, 1996

GPS Targeting Methods for Non-Lethal Systems

Reviews the wide array of possible non-lethal concepts and separates their employment depending on target class.
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Jan 1, 1996

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Nonantijam Signals

Presents the analytical procedures and mathematical formulations required to construct a computer model of a military communication satellite system, load it efficiently with the radio signals required to support an operational scenario ...
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Jan 1, 1996

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals
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Jan 1, 1996

Mutual Interference in Fast-Frequency-Hopped, Multiple-Frequency-Shift-Keyed, Spread-Spectrum Communication Satellite Systems

This report presents the results of a theoretical analysis of a frequency-hopping, multiple-frequency-shift-keyed, spread-spectrum communication system using a nonprocessing communication satellite transponder.
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Dec 1, 1995

The Global Positioning System: Assessing National Policies

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.

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The Effects of High-Altitude Nuclear Explosions on Non-Military Satellites

Assessing the Value of Publicly Funded Earth Observation Programmes in the United Kingdom

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U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite Industry: An Analysis of Risks

Commercial Observation Satellites: At the Leading Edge of Global Transparency

Employing Commercial Satellite Communications: Wideband Investment Options for the Department of Defense

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

Operational issues for GPS-aided precision missiles

GPS Targeting Methods for Non-Lethal Systems

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Nonantijam Signals

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals

Mutual Interference in Fast-Frequency-Hopped, Multiple-Frequency-Shift-Keyed, Spread-Spectrum Communication Satellite Systems

The Global Positioning System: Assessing National Policies

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The Effects of High-Altitude Nuclear Explosions on Non-Military Satellites

Assessing the Value of Publicly Funded Earth Observation Programmes in the United Kingdom

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite Industry: An Analysis of Risks

Commercial Observation Satellites: At the Leading Edge of Global Transparency

Employing Commercial Satellite Communications: Wideband Investment Options for the Department of Defense

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

Operational issues for GPS-aided precision missiles

GPS Targeting Methods for Non-Lethal Systems

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Nonantijam Signals

Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals

Mutual Interference in Fast-Frequency-Hopped, Multiple-Frequency-Shift-Keyed, Spread-Spectrum Communication Satellite Systems

The Global Positioning System: Assessing National Policies

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