Publications/Meetings

future space programmes of the chief European space powers and describes capabilities in the fields of communica- tions, remote sensing, basic and applied space science, and security. After examin- ing the record of the world's other major spacefaring nations it argues the import- ance of establishing European autonomy in space and of ensuring that Europeans have the means to safeguard their own security interests in space.

Nuclear Weapons Tests by Jozef Goldblatt and David Cox (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1988, 423+xii pp, £40.00) Whis book represents a study by SIPRI and the Canadian Institute for International Peace Studies (CLIPS) of the technical and political issues involved in a possible cessa- tion or limitation of nuclear weapons tests. It contains papers by leading physicists, nuclear weapons designers, seismologists, international lawyers, strategic analysts, political scientists and former government advisors and arms control negotiators. The whole is summarized by the editors, who also draw their conclusions about the feasi- bility of achieving an adequately verifiable test limitation.

The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution by Frank White (Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1987, 318+xiii pp, $18.95)

The possible consequences - political, reli- gious, social, psychological, and economic - of a human presence in space are explored in this book. The first section is concerned with the physical and psycholo- gical effects of space travel, while the third contains quotations from, and interviews with, a number of astronauts about their reactions. The middle section discusscs specific issues that may confront both space colonizers and those who stay behind.

Passive Microwave Observing from En- vironmental Satellites, NOAA technical re- port NESDIS 35 (US Department of Com- merce, Washington, 1987, 292+iii pp) A status report based on a N O A A confer- ence held in Williamsburg, VA, 1-4 June 1987. It covers the outlook for polar and geostationary microwave sensors, scientific results obtained from them, requirements for geostationary microwave sounders and the results of workshops on this subject.

Space Biospheres by John Allen and Mark Nelson (Orbit Book Company, Malaber, FL, 1986, 89 pp, $11.50) Following a description of the evolution of the Earth 's biospheres, this book looks at the possibility of creating "artificial" bios- pheres such as the Biosphere II Project at

Tuscon, AZ, in outer space, using Mars as an example. Space Industry huernational edited by Geoffrey K.C. Pardoe (Longman, Harlow, UK, 1987, 353+xxix pp, £85.0(/) A region by region account of the space activities of about 4(1 countries with a directory of the world's major space com- panies. The book aims to be a reference for technical and marketing managers in the space industry and for university depart- ments worldwide. It is extensively indexed as an aid to use.

Wehraumrecht/Law of Outer Space by Stephen Frhr Von Welck and Renate Platzoeder (Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Baden Baden, 1987, 825 pp, DM278) A well-organized and comprehensive col- lection of the extant texts forming the body of internatonal space law. Along with the major treaties and agreements, a large number of official proposals, declarations and resolutions on the civil and military use of outer space have been reproduced, as they are considered likely to have an impact on the future development of space law. The book also prints the statutes of a number of international organizations (ln- telsat, ITU, ESA, Eumetsat etc) with responsibilities for space activities, as well as a selection of their resolutions and recommendations.

Meetings This calendar of events is based on information provided by the respective organizers and from secondary sources. SPACE POLICY welcomes information on meetings suitable for listing in this section. Copy deadlines are three months ahead of cover dates. An asterisk denotes a new entry.

5-12 May 1988, Hanover, FR Germany ILA 88 - international aerospace exhibi- tion. Contact: Deutsche Messe- und Austellungs-AG, Messegel/inde, D-3000 Hannover 82, FR Germany. Tel: (0511) 89-1, telex: 922728.

"17-19 May 1988, Cologne, FRG International colloquium organized by Col- ogne University's Institute of Air and Space Law on 'Environmental Aspects of Activities in Outer Space - State of the Law and Measures of Protection'. Contact: Institute of Air and Space Law, Cologne University, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, D- 500, Cologne 41, FRG. Telex: 8882291.

*25-28 May 1988, Shannon, Eire Global Communications - a Network of Co-operation. Organized by the Irish Cen- tre for International Co-operation, the

conference will examine the potential of telecommunications technology for impro- ving international cooperation and secur- ity. Contact: Centre for International Co- operation, PO Box 174, Shannon Interna- tional Airport, Co Clare, Eire. Tel: (061) 333644 ext 21/16.

27-30 May 1988, Denver, CO, USA 'Space: The Next Renaissance" - the 1988 International Space Development Confer- ence. Topics covered will include new technical developments, space medicine, government and legal policies towards space and social cultures in space. Contact: 1988 International Space Development Conference, PO Box 300572, Denver, CO 80218, USA. Tel: (303) 692 6788.

"1-30 June 1988, Toulouse, France An international symposium on the Sarsat-

Cospas rescue system. Contact: Dept des Affaires Univ, CNES, 18 Avenue Edouard-Berlin, 31055 Toulouse Cedex, France. Tel: 61 27 40 12.

"14-16 June, 1988, Arlington VA, USA National Conference on the Strategic Man- agement of Research and Development (Stratrad). It aims to unite three a spec t s - strategies, process elements and national context - to establish a comprehensive approach to enhancing the strategic man- agement of R&D. Contact: A I A A , 370 L'enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA. Tel: (202) 646-7452.

"21-24 June 1988, Houston, TX, USA A I A A Space Programs and Technologies Conference. Contact: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Atten- tion: A. Itchon, 1633 Broadway, Ncw York, NY 10102-0106, USA.

*27-30 June 1988, Bethesda, MD, USA GOES 1-M Symposium/Workshop. A NASA event aimed at informing users and operators of the expected capabilities of the new GOES 1-M spacecraft; and at providing details on planning and expand- ing current opportunities. Parallel work- shops will also be held, as will an exhibi- tion. Contact: Wayne D. Lasch, Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc, PO Box T,

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