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Assessment of Remote Sensing Data Use by Civilian Federal Agencies
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services
Abstract
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, chaired by Senator Daniel K. Akaka, issued a report based on findings by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The report found survey remote sensing data and technology use among 20 federal non-military agencies, and these agencies utilize remote sensing for various purposes including mapping, law enforcement, research, treaty monitoring, and disaster management. A key concern is the cost of commercial satellite data, suggesting solutions such as making data more affordable or allocating additional funds to cover expenses.
Date
2001-12-12
Document Type
Senate Majority Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
36 pages
Congress
107
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports
PAP Major Code
20: Government Operations
PAP Minor Code
2002: Government Efficiency, General Regulatory Policy and Bureaucratic Oversight