ISMA - will it ever happen?

Article Abstract:

The notion of an international satellite monitoring agency (ISMA) was first proposed by France to the first Special Session on Disarmament of the United Nations General Assembly in 1978. Satellite observations from outer space could be used to verify arms control agreements and in examining crisis areas. The superpowers have been uncooperative in the establishment of an ISMA because they would have to furnish sensitive and costly data. A regional satellite monitoring agency (RSMA) was proposed as an alternative to the ISMA. The successful implementation of an RSMA in Europe could result in the formation of RSMAs in other regions such as Latin America and the Middle East.

International aspects, Arms control, Artificial satellites, Satellites (Spacecraft), Arms control verification

---

The potential of direct broadcast satellites for the USA

Article Abstract:

Advances in digital transmission and video compression and radio spectrum technology has improved the potential applications of direct broadcast satellites systems (DBS) in the US. These technological advances allow DBS systems to compete directly with cable television which very popular among individual households. However, the expenses and minor technical difficulties involved in the operation of DBS systems must first be studied before this kind of technology could offer a widespread competition to cable television.

United States, Analysis, Innovations, Cable television, Telecommunications systems, Direct broadcast satellite television, Satellite television

---

Could civil satellites monitor nuclear tests?

Article Abstract:

Images of civilian remote sensing satellites from the International Atomic Energy Agency can be of immense utility in observing covert nuclear testing conducted by various nations. Civilian satellites have the capacity to ensure the successful implementation of a global nuclear test ban treaty by strictly monitoring nuclear tests.

Planning, Testing, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear testing, Space surveillance

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Off-Shore Funds - What's Left? The Cost of Pension Provision for the Self-Employed. Interest on Eurobonds and Pension Funds and LIFFE
• Abstracts: In a league of its own. Home-grown graduates hold the key. Complicated
• Abstracts: Wawa takes on the customer challenge. The theoretical underpinnings of emotional dissonance: a framework and analysis of propositions
• Abstracts: The European contribution to a global civil navigation satellite system. Satellite vulnerability: a post-Cold War issue?

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.