Space Systems and Sustainability : From Asteroids and Solar Storms to Pandemics and Climate Change /

In his latest book, space scientist, futurist, and educator Joseph N. Pelton explores a dozen ways that Planet Earth is at "existential" risk, along with the many ways that space systems, data analytics, and advanced networking systems can help us cope with these global challenges. The cha...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Pelton, Joseph N. (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.
Edition:	1st ed. 2021.
Subjects:	Astronomy. Astrophysics. Aerospace engineering. Astronautics. Technology-Sociological aspects. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. Science and Technology Studies. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Ten Existential Risks to Life on Earth
Chapter 2. How Space Systems and New Technology Can Help
Chapter 3. Pandemics
Chapter 4. Pollution
Chapter 5. Biochemical and Nuclear Weapons
Chapter 6. Asteroids and Planetary Protection Systems
Chapter 7. Comets and Lesser Known Cosmic Threats
Chapter 8. Solar Storms, Coronal Mass Ejections, and Solar Shields
Chapter 9. Overpopulation
Chapter 10. Climate Change
Chapter 11. Nuclear Waste and Pathogens
Chapter 12. Natural Disasters
Chapter 13. Artificial Intelligence, Cyberattacks, and Advanced Technology
Chapter 14. A New International Agreement on Global Sustainability
Chapter 15. A New Way Forward.