Remote sensing today uses a wide variety of techniques and methods. Resulting data are analyzed by man and machine, using both analog and digital technology. The newest and most important initiatives in the U.S. civilian space program currently revolve around the Space Station complex, which includes the core station as well as co#x2010;orbiting and polar satellite platforms. This proposed suite of platforms and support systems offers a unique potential for facilitating long term, multi#x2010;disciplinary scientific investigations on a truly global scale.
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