March 2015
ESA’s Clean Space Initiative and the role of the LCA tool
.... With the rapid development of space activities in an increasing number of countries and regions, some near- Earth space environments are becoming crowded, with many operational and defunct spacecraft occupying the same orbital regions. Recently...
March 2015
Shipping, the environment and satellite AIS
... oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico in 2006 highlight the critical need to protect the ocean environment. AIS for the environment S-AIS data provides accurate information on ship behaviour and position such that determining, or definitively...
March 2018
Zero gravity and the human heart
... body adapts to the physiological challenges associated with living under the extreme environmental conditions in a zero-g environment the cardiovascular system adjusts itself accordingly. In microgravity fluid shifts to the upper parts of the body...
August 2018
Monitoring marine litter by satellite
... or accidentally in the sea. The identification of the origin and pathways that lead to litter entering the marine environment can be very complex, due to the multitude of potential sources but also because it can be transported by sea currents...
July 2014
In thrall to a star: understanding the Sun will help us understand our own climate and environment
... of which have a profound impact on the Earth’s space environment. Of particular concern are the transient sudden-onset events, the...more frequent maintenance and repair. The enhanced radiation environment around the Earth also increases the hazard for...
February 2016
A Self-Deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments (SHEE)
... for two weeks. It is anticipated that elements of the SHEE design will have practical applications in any hostile environment requiring human presence, on or off the Earth. Initially, different concepts for the design and configuration of the...
