scholarly journals Geospatial Sciences and Space Law: Legal Aspects of Earth Observation, Remote Sensing and Geoscientific Ground Investigations in Africa

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gbenga Oduntan
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
International Law ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Archaeological Prospection ◽  
African Heritage ◽  
Ground Investigation ◽  
Space Law ◽  
Space Sciences ◽  
International Boundaries

Geospatial sciences play crucial roles in and have effects on the socioeconomic, political and security fortunes of states. Earth observation, remote sensing and geoscientific ground investigation increasingly occupy vantage positions in the legal order of states, particularly in evidential terms and in the verification of facts under international law. How then do these aspects of space law and space sciences affect contemporary Africa and the commercial fortunes, as well as international relations among some African states? What impact do they have in relation to: (a) international boundaries disputes and demarcation activities; (b) management and the preservation of the African heritage; (c) disaster and conservation management? The paper will test the hypothesis that it is crucial for the development of the continent especially in the areas mentioned above that states should sustain and increase investment in the following areas: archaeological prospection, condition assessment of heritage assets; Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis of spatial settlement patterns in modern landscapes and assessment of natural or human-induced threats to conservation.

scholarly journals Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, and Geoscientific Ground Investigations for Archaeological and Heritage Research

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deodato Tapete
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Guest Editor ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Archaeological Prospection ◽  
Optical Imagery

Building upon the positive outcomes and evidence of dissemination across the community of the first Special Issue “Remote Sensing and Geosciences for Archaeology”, the second edition of this Special Series of Geosciences dedicated to “Earth Observation, Remote Sensing and Geoscientific Ground Investigations for Archaeological and Heritage Research” collects a varied body of original scientific research contributions showcasing the technological, methodological, and interpretational advances that have been achieved in this field of archaeological and cultural heritage sciences over the last years. The fourteen papers, published after rigorous peer review, allowed the guest editor to make considerations on the capabilities, limitations, challenges, and perspectives of Earth observation (EO), remote sensing (RS), and geoscientific ground investigations with regard to: (1) archaeological prospection with high resolution satellite SAR and optical imagery; (2) high resolution documentation of archaeological features with drones; (3) archaeological mapping with LiDAR towards automation; (4) digital fieldwork using old and modern data; (5) field and archaeometric investigations to corroborate archaeological hypotheses; (6) new frontiers in archaeological research from space in contemporary Africa; and (7) education and capacity building in EO and RS for cultural heritage.

scholarly journals SUI GENERIS DALAM PENGGUNAAN GEO STATIONARY ORBIT BERDASARKAN PRINSIP DAN HUKUM RUANG ANGKASA

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-178
Author(s):  
Dwi Putri Sartika Alamsyah ◽  
Slamet Suhartono ◽  
Krisnadi Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
International Law ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Space Law ◽  
Legal Regimes ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to produce a review related to the exertion of Sui generis Regime in the utilization of Geo Stationary Orbit based on the principles of space law which are examined by comparison of laws and needs between developed and developing countries. This provision was made to provide legal substance related to technical matters and exertion related to the exploration of existing territories in space encompassing the Geo Stationary Orbit slot, and spacecraft  skimming. Developing countries strive to be determined "distinctive legal regime" (Sui Generis Regime) against the Geo Stationary Orbit (GSO) which is a specialty or specificity of existing international legal regimes or has previously been regulated in order not to become a stand-alone law. Research used a normative research using Normative Juridical methods namely by conducting an assessment related to legal aspects or the existence of regulations regarding space surrounding the responsibility of the problem. This is done to obtain data and to be able to analyze the sui generis regime on the exertion of geostationary orbits by Indonesia. The research is more concern related reviews special legal regime on the use of orbital slots which will experience challenges both in juridical and non-juridical terms, with the relationship between international law, this happened because there was no principium load, canon rule, and technical mechanism towards the 1967 space rules amendment. The uncertainty of these rules, especially in the utilization of Geo Stationary Orbit is used as a guideline for the need for the Sui Generis Regime as a regulation for the utilization of GSO which is inseparable from the principiums of space law. This is strengthened to provide benefits in terms of juridical and non-juridical aspects in the use of Geo Stationary Orbit. And aims to use space fairly and toward the interest of every humanity now or future.Keyword: geo stationary orbit; sui generis regime; the principle of spaceAbstrakTujuan [enelitian yaitu untuk menghasilkan ulasan terkait penggunaan Sui generis Regime dalam penggunaan Geo Stationary Orbit berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip hukum ruang angkasa yang dikaji dengan perbandingan hukum dan kebutuhan antara negara maju dengan negara berkembang. Ketentuan ini dibuat untuk memberikan subtansi hukum terkait hal-hal teknis dan penggunaan terkait ekplorasi wilayah yang ada di antariksa melingkupi slot Geo Stationary Orbit, serta peluncuran wahana antariksa. Negara-negara berkembang lebih mengupayakan agar dapat ditetapkannya “suatu rezim hukum khusus” (Sui Generis Regime) terhadap Geo Stationary Orbit (GSO) yang merupakan spesialisasi atau kekhususan dari rezim hukum internasional yang telah ada atau telah mengatur sebelumnya agar tidak menjadi hukum yang berdiri sendiri. Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian normatif dengan menggunakan metode Yuridis Normatif yaitu dengan melakukan pengkajian terkait aspek hukum atau adanya regulasi tentang ruang angkasa melingkupi tanggung jawab permasalahan. Hal ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan data dan agar dapat melakukan analisa sui generis regime terhadap pemanfaatan orbit geostationer oleh Indonesia. Penelitian lebih membahas ulasan terkait rezim hukum khusus berkaitan pemanfaatan  pada slot orbit akan mengalami tantangan baik dalam segi yuridis maupun non yuridis, dengan keterkaitan antara hukum internasional, hal ini terjadi karena tidak adanya muatan prinsip, aturan norma dan mekanisme teknis pada amandemen aturan luar angkasa 1967. Tidak tegasnya aturan tersebut terutama dalam penggunaan Geo Stationary Orbit dijadikan sebagai pedoman untuk perlunya Sui Generis Regime sebagai aturan penggunaan GSO yang tidak lepas dari prinsip-prinsip hukum ruang angkasa. Hal ini dikuatkan untuk memberikan keuntungan dari segi yuridis dan dari segi non yuridis dalam penggunaan Geo Stationary Orbit. Serta bertujuan untuk pemanfaatan ruang angkasa yang adil dan untuk kepentingan seluruh umat manusia sekarang ataupun masa yang akan datang.Kata kunci: geo stationary orbit; prinsip ruang angkasa; sui generis regime

Space Law

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frans von der Dunk
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
International Law ◽  
Satellite Remote Sensing ◽  
Dispute Settlement ◽  
Outer Space ◽  
Space Station ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
International Space ◽  
Space Law ◽  
Space Activities

Space law is best defined as the law dealing in a substantial manner with human activities in outer space. Traditionally conceived as a branch of general public international law, space law was originally taken to refer in particular to a handful of United Nations–originating treaties of general scope, UN resolutions, and special multilateral or bilateral agreements specifically addressing space activities (such as establishing international space organizations or the framework for the international space station). Due to the indispensability of the use of radio frequencies for all space activities, certain aspects of international telecommunications law, developed in the context of the International Telecommunication Union, were also considered part of space law. Finally, in view of the political and military overtones of many space activities, major arms control agreements came to be considered part of space law. In the early days of space law, there was only a marginal body of customary international law that applied to it, and no jurisprudence. Over time, increasing technological developments gave rise to commercialization, and ultimately privatization, in many areas of space activities. Thus, on the one hand, other legal regimes became part of space law as they started to impact (certain) space activities, such as copyright law as a tool to protect investments in satellite remote sensing, international trade law to handle commercial satellite services being offered around the globe, or international financing law when it came to handling risks in satellite projects. On the other hand, the incursion of private entities into many areas of space activities resulted in a growth of national law and regulation (and in the specific European context, both European Union and European Space Agency law and regulation) in order to make sure such private activities would be appropriately subjected to, as well as accommodated by, the applicable international rules. Consequently, this article will address space law at international, national, and European levels, as well as address the major areas of space activities, including the military uses of outer space, launching, satellite communications, satellite remote sensing (including disaster monitoring), satellite navigation, space station operations, space debris and its mitigation, space resource utilization, space project financing, private human spaceflight (also known as space tourism), and dispute settlement issues regarding space activities.

Specific spectral bands for different land cover contexts to improve the efficiency of remote sensing archaeological prospection: The Arpi case study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. e41-e48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiana Bassani ◽  
Rosa Maria Cavalli ◽  
Roberto Goffredo ◽  
Angelo Palombo ◽  
Simone Pascucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Archaeological Prospection ◽  
Spectral Bands

Separatism in the Comoros: Some Legal Aspects

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gino J. Naldi
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Small Island ◽  
African Unity ◽  
Island State ◽  
Organization Of African Unity ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Small Island State ◽  
The Relationship

Since its founding in 1963, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) has placed special emphasis on the preservation of the territorial integrity of African states. It has actively contributed to the development of relevant rules of international law, such as that of uti possidetis. Its opposition to the fragmentation of states has been absolute. However, the small island state of Comoros has challenged this state of affairs. The seemingly successful secession of ‘Anjouan’ has threatened the cherished principles of the OAU. This article critically analyzes the relationship between the principles at the heart of the dispute, those of self-determination and uti possidetis, and concludes that there is no legal proscription on the secession of ‘Anjouan’.

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