Space in the service of society: a Canadian case study
Space in the service of society: a Canadian case study
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10.1109/rast.2005.1512524
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2005-06
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M. Garneau
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M. Garneau
加拿大非常重视利用空间科学和技术造福本国公民。加拿大发射了第一颗卫星Alouette-1以研究电离层，以促进我们对与太阳风暴有关的一系列现象的了解--从加拿大北部无线电通信的扰动到雄伟的北极光。加拿大空间计划已经认识到，将天基技术和工艺应用于地球是克服加拿大独有的挑战的最佳方式，例如加拿大的辽阔距离和各种风景和气候条件。上世纪60年代，在寻找一种方法连接分散在我们广袤土地上的社区时，加拿大提出了一项关于建立自己的国家通信卫星系统的建议。另一个项目是加拿大的Radarsat-1卫星，它对该国广阔的陆地和海洋进行监视。此外，它还占领了全球地球观测数据商业市场的15%。加拿大研究人员与美国国家航空航天局合作，在航天飞机上制造了机械臂。这导致加拿大宇航员被邀请参加NASA的载人航天计划。到目前为止，加拿大人已经进行了11次飞行。
Canada places great emphasis on using space science and technology for the benefit of its citizens. Canada's first satellite, Alouette-1, was launched to study the ionosphere in order to advance our understanding of a range of phenomena associated with solar storms - from disturbances in radio communications in Canada's North to the majestic Northern Lights. The Canadian space program has recognized that adapting space-based technologies and processes for applications on Earth is the best way to surmount uniquely Canadian challenges, such as the vast distances and variety of landscapes and climatic conditions that define Canada. In the sixties, while looking for a way to connect communities scattered over our vast expanse, Canada came up with a proposal for its own national communications satellite system. Another project, Canada's Radarsat-1 satellite, provides surveillance of the country's huge expanse of land and sea. In addition, it has captured 15% of the global commercial market for Earth observation data. Canadian researchers have collaborated with NASA to build the robotic arm onboard the Space Shuttle. This led to an invitation for Canadian astronauts to participate in NASA's Human Spaceflight program. To date, there have been 11 flights by Canadians.