Improving regional health care in West Africa using current space systems and technologyThis paper discusses the issues involved with establishing an integrated satellite health network in West Africa based on currently available technology. The system proposed makes use of a central national facility capable of transmitting and receiving voice/data and video signals from the entire country. Regional, field and local facilities provides timely epidemiologic information, sharing of medical expertise through telemedical consultations, enhances optimized resource distribution and builds a framework for telecommunications for the entire country.
Document ID
19920073180
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jemison, Mae C. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Thomas, J. S. (Lockheed Engineering & Sciences Co. Houston, TX, United States)