Advances in Next Generation Satellites (Technical Insights)

1. Executive Summary
        1. Scope and Methodology
                  1. Scope of the Research Service
                  2. Methodology
        2. Overview
                  1. Technology Snapshot
                  2. Presence in Space
 
2. Technology Viewpoint and Adoption Factor Analysis
        1. Technology Primer
                  1. Satellite Primer
                  2. Applications
        2. Strategic Analysis
                  1. Technology Drivers
                  2. Technology Restraints
                  3. Military Control of Space
 
3. Assessment of Research and Innovation
        1. Innovations and Developments in this Sector
                  1. Solar Sails Push Satellites
                  2. Water-Powered Satellites
                  3. Transformation Communications Satellites in Space
                  4. Galileo Blasts Upwards
                  5. Advanced Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors
                  6. Enhanced Weather Forecasting
                  7. Potential Enhancements in IR Imaging
                  8. Satellite-Based Trailer Tracking
                  9. GeoEye Remote Sensing Systems
                  10. Space-Based Navigation Systems
                  11. Company Profile--SpaceDev
                  12. Company Profile--Aeroastro
        2. Microsats
                  1. Micro Satellite Technology Experiment (MiTEx) in Orbit
                  2. Students Build Cubesats
                  3. Reusing Junk--Suitsat Orbits the Earth
                  4. Countries Coordinate on Disaster Monitoring Constellation
        3. Potential Replacements for Satellites
                  1. Stratellites Offer Alternative to Satellites
                  2. Airships as Communication Relays
                  3. Aircraft-Based Replacements
 
4. Directory of Patents and Key Contacts
        1. Key Patents
                  1. Patent Analysis Methodology
                  2. Patents--Core Satellite Technology
                  3. Patents--Related Technology
        2. Database of Key Industry Participants
                  1. Corporate
                  2. Other Contacts
 
5. Decision Support Database
        1. Database Tables
                  1. World Satellite Database by Coverage
                  2. World Satellite Database by Manufacturer
                  3. World Satellite Imagery Companies
                  4. World GIS Software Companies in the Market
                  5. Telecom Spending by Business Subscribers (1999-2006)
                  6. Telecom Spending by Government Subscribers (1999-2006)
                  7. Telecom Spending by Residential Subscribers (1999-2006)