Satellite Earth Observations and Their Impact on Society and Policy

Earth observations are usually discussed in the context of science, but in this volume we explore the political aspects, driven by a desire to understand the interplay between environmental policy and technical developments in Earth observation. This volume covers findings first presented at a November 2015 workshop held in Tokyo, Japan, on “Assessing the Impact of Satellite Earth Observation on Society and Policy.” The contents explore policy-relevant satellite observations in a number of key areas, as well as the coordination and governance of Earth-observing systems required to maximize their contribution to solving a range of environmental problems.