The role of small satellites in NASA and NOAA earth observation programs (National Academy Press, 2000)
"Support for this project was provided by Contract NASW 96013 between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration"--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references
Core observational needs -- - Payload sensor characteristics -- - Small satellite buses -- - Small launch vehicles -- - Small satellites and mission architectures -- - Opportunities and challenges in managing small satellite systems -- - Findings and recommendations