WHAT LAWYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCIENCE TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE AND ADDRESS LAWS FOR REMOTE SENSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

摘要

In space law, it is important to understand the role played by each of the experts involved in drafting legislation to regulate remote sensing (RS) as applied to effective environmental monitoring and protection. While countries create legislation based on national interests, the legislation must be consistent with the international space regime and with the various international guidelines that have become customary practice.