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Our national energy future - The role of remote sensingAn overview of problems and opportunities in remote sensing of resources. The need for independence from foreign and precarious energy sources, availability of fossil fuel materials for other purposes (petrochemicals, fertilizer), environmental conservation, and new energy sources are singled out as the main topics. Phases of response include: (1) crisis, with reduced use of petroleum and tapping of on-shore and off-shore resources combined; (2) a transition phase involving a shift from petroleum to coal and oil shale; and (3) exploitation of renewable (inexhaustible and clean) energy. Opportunities for remote sensing in fuel production and energy conservation are discussed along with problems in identifying the spectral signatures of productive and unproductive regions. Mapping of water resources, waste heat, byproducts, and wastes is considered in addition to opportunities for international collaboration.
Document ID
19760032486
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Schmitt, H. H.
(NASA Office of Energy Programs, Washington, D.C.; California Institute of Technology, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Remote sensing: Energy-related studies
Location: Miami, FL
Start Date: December 2, 1974
End Date: December 4, 1974
Accession Number
76A15452
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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