Joseph N. Pelton Livres

Exploring the dynamics of human interaction in the fast-paced e-sphere, Joseph Pelton delves into the transformative effects of instantaneous global communication on society. He argues that survival in this new environment requires active participation in information creation and sharing, reshaping employment, education, family life, and more. Pelton's insights, grounded in extensive research and personal reflection, highlight the critical need for adaptation to ensure the survival of our species, making this a vital read for anyone navigating today's evolving organizational landscape.

This book captures the most exciting advances in the harnessing of space as a global resource. The authors track the growing number of space businesses and opportunities for investors, and the many possible benefits of spaceplanes, space stations and even space colonies. The authors also discuss the need for more regulatory reform. Companies like Planetary Resources are now forming to find mineral-rich asteroids and bring back new riches to Earth. Solar power satellites in the next few years will start to beam clean energy back to Earth, to meet the growing demands of a still-developing world. Innovative space industries are vital to the survival of modern human life, and the authors demonstrate what can be done to encourage the growing of the „New Space“ frontier. From lassoing and then mining asteroids to developing new methods of defending the planet from space hazards and setting up new hotels and adventures for tourists in space, this new industry will have profound effects on Earth, especially on its economy. This book is based on a study of international experts commissioned ahead of the UNISPACE+50 meeting, having distilled the results of this comprehensive fact-finding process into a compact and very readable form. It can serve as an excellent starting point for understanding all the activities underway or planned to make space truly our next frontier.

Focusing on the critical issue of space debris, the book examines emerging technologies designed to actively remove defunct objects from orbit. It evaluates the implications of these technologies within the framework of international space law and public international law. The author discusses guidelines for reducing new debris, mandates for satellite de-orbiting, and innovative strategies for removing large debris. With the commercial space industry booming, the increasing threat of orbital debris, including the risk of Kessler Syndrome, underscores the urgent need for effective remediation and satellite servicing solutions.

Focusing on the escalating issue of space debris in low Earth orbit, the book examines international efforts to address this growing threat to satellites. It highlights the work of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee and UN COPUS in establishing guidelines to prevent further debris creation. Additionally, it explores technical studies on active debris removal and the potential dangers posed by natural phenomena like asteroids and radiation. Overall, the book emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in long-term space operations.

The book explores the transformative shift in the space industry, highlighting the impact of Silicon Valley and innovative startups that have disrupted traditional aerospace companies. It delves into the evolution of the sector from its roots in the Space Age to the emergence of Space 2.0, detailing the factors that have driven this remarkable change. Through historical context and analysis, it reveals how new players are reshaping the future of space exploration and technology.

This handbook comprehensively covers cosmic hazards and strategies for planetary defense against threats like asteroids, comets, and solar flares. It consolidates extensive research from various space missions and experts, highlighting gaps in knowledge and proposing preventative actions and alternative strategies to address these risks.

In his latest book, space scientist, futurist, and educator Joseph N. Pelton explores a dozen ways that Planet Earth is at “existential” risk, along with the many ways that space systems, data analytics, and advanced networking systems can help us cope with these global challenges.The chapters examine in a straightforward way how satellite systems and technology can drastically transform fields such as pandemic tracking and global medical responses, cosmic hazard monitoring, nuclear energy and waste disposal, water andland pollution, tele-education/telemedicine, and military conflict. Such examples show how orbiting smart systems will play an ever more vital role in our vulnerable modern world, allowing us to monitor, track, and respond to mounting problems of the 21st century.

The field of satellite communications represents the world's largest space industry. Those who are interested in space need to understand the fundamentals of satellite communications, its technology, operation, business, economic, and regulatory aspects. This book explains all this along with key insights into the field's future growth trends and current strategic challenges. Fundamentals of Satellite Communications is a concise book that gives all of the key facts and figures as well as a strategic view of where this dynamic industry is going. Author Joseph N. Pelton, PhD, former Dean of the International Space University and former Director of Strategic Policy at Intelstat, presents a readable book about the entire essence of the satellite communication field.

This handbook, done under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, addresses not only system technologies but also examines market dynamics, technical standards and regulatory constraints. The handbook is a completely multi-disciplinary reference book that covers, in an in-depth fashion, the fields of satellites telecommunications, Earth observations, remote sensing, satellite navigation, geographical information systems, and geosynchronous meteorlogical systems. It covers current practices and designs as well as advanced concepts and future systems. It provides a comparative analysis of the common technologies and design elements for satellite applications

Hackers, cyber-criminals, Dark Web users, and techno-terrorists beware! This book should make you think twice about attempting to do your dirty work in the smart cities of tomorrow. Scores of cities around the world have begun planning what are known as “smart cities.” These new or revamped urban areas use the latest technology to make the lives of residents easier and more enjoyable.They will have automated infrastructures such as the Internet of Things, “the Cloud,” automated industrial controls, electronic money, mobile and communication satellite systems, wireless texting and networking. With all of these benefits come new forms of danger, and so these cities will need many safeguards to prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc. This book explains the advantages of smart cities and how to design and operate one. Based on the practical experience of the authors in projects in the U.S. and overseas in Dubai, Malaysia, Brazil and India, it tells how such a city is planned and analyzes vital security concerns that must be addressed along the way. Most of us will eventually live in smart cities. What are the advantages and the latest design strategies for such ventures? What are the potential drawbacks? How will they change the lives of everyday citizens? This book offers a preview of our future and how you can help prepare yourself for the changes to come.