ABSTRACT
Earth observation data policy has received little attention, even though the conditions of access to Earth observation data are fundamental to the exploitation of and the further growth of the Earth observation sector. This unique book addresses this limitation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |16 pages
Introduction
part |43 pages
Legal Dimensions
chapter Chapter 3|10 pages
Earth observation data policy in Europe—an inventory of legal aspects and legal issues
chapter Chapter 6|9 pages
Intellectual property rights as a policy tool for Earth observation data in Europe
part |31 pages
Market Issues
chapter Chapter 7|16 pages
Structural analysis of the competitive environment of the Earth observation industry
part |20 pages
Technology
chapter Chapter 11|6 pages
Earth observation data acquisition with national ground stations — implications for data policy
part |30 pages
Pricing Policy
chapter Chapter 15|8 pages
The current pricing policies for long term customers — a need for a different policy
part |38 pages
Archives
part |13 pages
Conclusions
