Location
Holiday Inn, Manatee Room D
Start Date
30-4-1997 1:00 PM
Description
Technology transfer and the multitude of benefits derived from space exploration is a prime factor in solving the problems of developing countries. The responsibility of developing countries in their own development process begins with a planning strategy and knowledge of the technology available to aid them in this process. The industrialized countries must understand the needs and goals of the developing countries and be ready to respond to their requests. This is a global responsibility to all mankind. The role of satellites in the development process is critical. Three categories of satellites - communications, meteorological, and earth resources - are described and the benefits of each are discussed. Cooperation among developing countries regarding the use of space and its benefits is at least as important as the links between industrialized countries and the less developed countries.
Paper Session II-D - Application of Space-Age Technology Countries and Education
Holiday Inn, Manatee Room D
Technology transfer and the multitude of benefits derived from space exploration is a prime factor in solving the problems of developing countries. The responsibility of developing countries in their own development process begins with a planning strategy and knowledge of the technology available to aid them in this process. The industrialized countries must understand the needs and goals of the developing countries and be ready to respond to their requests. This is a global responsibility to all mankind. The role of satellites in the development process is critical. Three categories of satellites - communications, meteorological, and earth resources - are described and the benefits of each are discussed. Cooperation among developing countries regarding the use of space and its benefits is at least as important as the links between industrialized countries and the less developed countries.
