September 2012
Sentries in the Sky
Using Space Technologies for Disaster Response
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Hurricane Michael on 7 Sept. 2012
Space technologies have the potential to improve our collective disaster warning and response capabilities. However, looming budget cuts and the technological limitations of existing space-based services could leave the likes of the United States ill-prepared to manage future crises, or so argues the author.
© 2012 Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
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