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 chapters exam...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2021, 2021
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2021 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
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