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HOUSE SCIENCE AND ASTRONAUTICS 13TH ANNUAL PANEL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, THE RAYBURN BUILDING, JAN. 25, 1972.
MR. CHAIRMAN, MR. SPEAKER, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. I AM VERY PLEASED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME THE PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS TO THIS YEAR)S PANEL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. FURTHER, I
COMMEND THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND ASTRONAUTICS, AND IN PARTICULAR, ITS DISTINGUISHED CHAIRMAN, IN THEIR CHOICE OF A RELEVANT AND TI~ELY THE~E -- REMOTE SENSING OF EARTH RESOURCES.
IT IS MY CONVICTION THAT IF OUR MANNED VOYAGES INTO SPACE HAVE TAUGHT US ONE LESSON, IT IS THAT THE EARTH ITSELF IS BUT A SPACESHIP. WE HAVE SEEN THAT THE EARTH, LIKE OUR APOL~O SPACECRAF~
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IS A CLOSED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM REQUIRING OUR ~OST RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. THIS DISCOVERY HAS POSED A VERY CRITICAL QUESTION. HOW DO WE KEEP THE "SPACESHIP" EARTH HABITASLE?
BOTH THE POPULATION AND PER CAPITA DEMANDS ON THE EARTH\S RESOURCES CONTINUE TO RISE WITH NO DECREASE IN SIGHT. BUT FORTUNATELY, THIS HAS SEEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN INCREASED INTEREST . FOCUSING ON THE EARTH\S ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRESERVATION OF OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. AN OUTGROWTH OF THIS INTEREST IS RECOGNITION OF THE NEED FOR MORE ACCURATE AND FREQUENT ASSESSMENT OF THE EARTH,S RESOURCES -- A MEANS BY WHICH TO SURVEY THE EARTH)S TOTAL SURFACE RAPIDLY AND ECONOMICALLY.
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THE KEY TO PROVIDING THIS TYPE CF CO~!.PREHENS I VE RESOURCES INVENTORY WOULD APPEAR TO BE A COMB,NATION SPACEBORNE AND AIRBORNE SENSING SYSTEM. IN THIS MANNERJ THE ENTIRE GLOBE CAN BE MONITORED TO PROVIDE THE EARTHBOUND DECISION-MAKERS WITH THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PERFORM THEIR "PLANETARY ENGINEERING."
WE NOW HAVE EVIDENCE THAT OUR GLOBAL SYSTEM EXISTS IN A STATE OF DELICATE BALANCE. FURTHERMORE~ THERE ARE ALSO INDICATIONS OF THE VERY DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES OF DISTURBING THIS BALANCE. EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY IS THEREFORE AIMED AT THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM AS IT ATTEMPTS TO ASSESS THE PRESENT AND PROSPECTIVE IMPACT OF MAN,S ACTIVITIES ON THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT.
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1 WOULD LIKE TO COMPLIMENT THE CHAIRMAN ON THE TIMELINESS OF THIS THEME. AS ALL OF YOU ARE A\VARE, THE FIRST ~i~AJOR
THRUST IN EARTH RESOURCES ~ANAGEMENT WILL BE THE LAUNCHING OF THE NASA EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY SATELLITES A AND 8 -- THE FIRST OF WHICH WILL BE LAUNCHED IN MAY.
THESE SATELLITES WILL PROVIDE US WITH THE FIRST "HARD" I NFOR~AAT I ON IN TERMS OF AN INVENTORY OF THE EARTH -- A SURVEY OF ITS PLANTS, ANIMALS, FORESTS, LAND, WATER, MINERALS, AND PEOPLE. PERHAPS AORE IMPORTANT, THESE SATELLITES WILL ALSO GIVE US SOME INDICATION OF WHAT STRESSES WE ARE PLACING UPON THE EARTH'S ECOLOGICAL SYSTE~, AND THEREBY PROVIDE US THE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR CHARTING THE BEST COURSE OF FUTURE ACTION.
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IT IS ALSO PARTICULARLY HEARTENING TO ME, MR. CHAIRMAN, THAT WE HAVE SUCH OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL
. -PARTICIPATION FOR THE PANEL. THE PROBLEMS WE ARE FAC,NG IN EARTH RESOURCES ARE GLOBAL IN NATURE AND THE SOLUTIONS TO THESE PROBLEMS MOST CERTAINLY WILL REQUIRE INTERNATIONAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL ACTION. TYPICALLY, MEASURES TAKEN WITH'N ONE NATION WILL REQUIRE SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PARALLEL ACTION WITHIN OTHER NATIONS. AND, IF I AM TO JUDGE BY THE PARTICIPATION HERE TODAY, I AM VERY OPTI~ISTIC ABOUT THE PROSPECTS FOR ACHIEVING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AS WE ADDRESS THE PROBLE~S OF OUR ECOLOGY AND ENV I RONtv1ENT.
MR. CHA I R.~AN, I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS PANEL SESSION NOT ONLY AS A MEANS OF
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IMPROVING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND UNDERSTANDING, BUT ALSO BECAUSE I A~ CONFIDENT THIS SERIES OF MEETINGS WILL LEAD TO GREATER INTELLECTUAL SERIOUSNESS AND MORAL SENSITIVITY IN ADDRESSING OUR CRUCIAL GLOBAL PROBLEMS.
' FEEL THAT THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A 21ST CENTURY WORLD OF STARVING HUMAN MASSES, WITHOUT AIR, WATER AND ROOM, BARELY SURVIVING IN A TOTALLY DEGRADED LEVEL OF EXISTENCE. I AM CONVINCED THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE AND THAT THERE ~AN ALTERNATIVE. CERTAINLY, THIS PANEL REPRESENTS A MAJOR STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
AGAIN, I WELCOME ALL PARTICIPANTS AS YOU COMMENCE YOUR EFFORTS UNDER OUR DISTINGUISHED CHAIRMAN. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. -- END --
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Remarks of Congressman Gerald R. Ford .-?~ ;,~ l/4 'I 13 u e 11 N . o. ~ 1 w ~ ~ tl . , P .c. l -1.-S'""-7 z.
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Speaker, distinguished guests, ladies and
gentlemen, I am very pleased to have the oppo;tunity to welcome ,, 1». the participants and guests to ·this year's Panel on Science and
Technology. Further, I commend the Committee on Science and
Astronautics, and in particular, its distinguished Chairman, in
their choice of a relevant and timely theme--Remote Sensing of
Earth Resources.
It £s my conviction that if our manned voyages into space
have taught us one lesson, it is that the earth itself is but a
sp~ceship. We have seen that the earth, like our Apollo space
craft, is a closed ecological system requiring our most responsi-
ble mana.gement and control. This discovery has posed a very
critica~ question: How do we keep the "spaceship" Earth habitable?
Both the population and per capita demands on the earth's
resources continue to rise with no decrease in sight. But for-
tunatelyr this has been accompanied by an ~ncreased interest
·focusing on the earth's environment and the preservation of our
quality of life. An outgrowth of this interest is recognition of
the need for more accurate ·and frequent assessment of the earth's
resources--a means by which to survey the earth's total surface
rapidly and economically.
The key to providing this type of comprehensive resources
inv~ntory would appear to be a combination spaceborne and airborne
sensing system. In this manner, the entire globe can be monitored
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to provide the earthbound decision-makers with the information
necessary to perform their "planetary engineering."
We now have evidence that our global system exists in a state
of delicate balance. Furthermore, there are also indications of
the very disas~ous consequences of disturbing this balance.
Earth resources technology is therefore aimed at the heart of the
problem as it attempts to assess the present and prospective im-
pact of man's activities on the global environment • . ,----...
I would ~ like to compliment the Chairman on the timeliness
of this theme. As all of you are aware, the first major thrust
in earth resources management will be the launching of the NASA
Earth Resources Technology Satellites A and B--the first of which
will be launched in Ma~~ak1 'lis ;•••
These satellites will provide us with the first "hard" infor
mation in terms of an inventory of the earth--a survey of its
plants, animals, forests, land, water, minerals, and people.
Perhaps more important, these satellites will also give us some
indication of what stresses we are placing upon the earth's
ecological system, and thereby provide us the information necessary
. for charting the best course of future action.
It is also particularly heartening to me , Mr. Chairman, that . .
we have such outstanding international participation for the
Panel. The problems we are facing in earth resources are global
in nature and the solutions to these problems most certainly will
,require ·international as' well as national action. · Typically,
measures taken within one nation will require support in the form
of parallel action within other nations. And, if I am to judge
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by the participation here today, I am very optimistic about the
prospects for achieving international cooperation as we address
the problems of our ecology and Gnvironment.
Mr. Chairman, I look forward to this Panel session not only
as a means of improving international communications and under
standing, but also because I am confident this series of meetings
will lead to greater intellectual seriousness and moral sensitivity
in addressing our crucial global problems.
I feel that there is an alternative to a 21st century world
of starving human masses, without air, water, and room, barely
surviving in a totally degraded level of existence. I am convinced
that it is not too late and that there is an alternative.
Certainly, this Panel represents a major step in the right direction.
Again, I welcome all participants as you commence your efforts
under our distinguished Chairman. Thank you very much.
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gentlemen, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to welcome 1 'd."'
the participants and guests to this year's Panel on Science and
Technology. Further, I commend the Committee on Science and
Astronautics, and in particular, its distinguished Chairman, in
their choice of a relevant and timely theme--Remote Sensing of
Earth Resources.
It is my conviction that if our manned voyages into space
have taught us one lesson, it is that the earth itself is but a
spaceship. We have seen that the earth, like our Apollo space-
craft, is a closed ecological system requiring our most responsi-
ble management and control. This discovery has posed a very
critical question: How do we keep the "spaceship" Earth habitable?
Both the population and per capita demands on the earth's
resources continue to rise with no decrease in sight. But for-
tunately, this has been accompanied by an ~ncreased interest
focusing on the earth's environment and the preservation of our
quality of life. An outgrowth of this interest is recognition of
the need for more accurate and frequent assessment of the earth's
resources--a means by which to survey the earth's total surface
rapidly and economically.
The key to providing this type of co~prehensive resources
inventory would appear to be a combination spaceborne and airborne
sensing system. In this manner, the entire globe can be manito~
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to provide the earthbound decision-makers \·lith the information
necessary to perform their "planetary engineering."
We now have evidence that our global system exists in a state
of delicate balance. Furthermore, there are also indications of
the very disas~ous consequences of disturbing this balance.
Earth resources technology is therefore aimed at the heart of the
problem as it attempts to assess the present and prospective im-
pact of man's activities on the global environment.
,..- -I would ~ like to compliment the Chairman on the timeliness
of this theme. As all of you are aware, the first major thrust
in earth resources management will be the launching of the NASA
Earth Resources Technology Satellites A and B--the first of which
will be launched in Ma~i:at~z *his !'llllfJI
These satellites will provide us with the first "hard'' infor-
mation in terms of an inventory of the earth--a survey of its
plants, animals, forests, land, water, minerals, and people.
Perhaps more important, these satellites will also give us some
indication of what stresses we are placing upon the earth's
ecological system, and thereby provide us the information necessary
. for charting the best course of future action.
It is also particularly heartening to me , Mr. Chairman, that
we have such outstanding international participation for the
Panel. Th~ problems we are facing in earth resources are global
in nature and the solutions to these problems most certainly will
.require ·international as· well as national action. Typically,
measures taken within one nation will require support in the form
of parallel action within other nations. And, if I am to judge
,
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by the participation here today, I am very optimistic about the
prospects for achieving international cooperation as we address
the problems of our ecology and environment.
Mr. Chairman, I look forward to this Panel session not only
as a means of improving international communications and under-
standing, but also because I am confident this series of meetings
will lead to greater intellectual seriousness and moral sensitivity
in addressing our crucial global problems.
I feel that there is an alternative to a 21st century world
of starving human masses, without air, water, and room , barely
surviving in a totally degraded level of existence. I am convinced
that it is not too late and that there is an alternative.
Certainly, this Panel represents a major step in the right direction.
Again, I welcome all participants as you commence your efforts
under our distinguished Chairman. Thank you very much.
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COMMITTEE ON
SCIENCE AND ASTRONAUTICS
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thirteenth Meeting
with the
PANEL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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GeorJ.1QM~~1 <rllflJ\M(9~man Olin E. Teague, Texas Charles A. Mosher, Ohio
Ken Hechle~Wntl\~i~V\Q5J T 2 AAipl,f!JI:9.Bei~Cfll~~? John W. D<M91'tlebt'(IO' r-'Tho\.Wslf«.'.PJI-,.!~itf~n Thomas N. Downing, Virginia John W. Wydler, New York
Don Fuq~;l~licfa/\ T VJ3235JCJ39laril(W1in~P~ .2.U Earle Cabell', f exas '~ob~~rice, 'l exas James W. Symington, Missouri Louis Frey, Jr., Florida RichardT. Hanna, California Barry M. Goldwater, J r., California Walter Flowers, Alabama Marvin L. Esch, Michigan Robert A. Roe, New Jersey . M ~·~oo~~wr~llfe Coughlin, Pennsylvania John F. Seiberling, Jr., Ohio en•tss J(;lnw!N!'Happy Camp, O klahoma William R. Cotter, Connecticut --- ---Charles B. Rangel, New York srlt rltiw Morgan F. Murphy, Illinois Mike McCormac~y:ashington MendeY£G.ih .. ~H:;)i)>lim(JV1A 3)Vf31)2 VfQ J3V1A'l
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Charles F. Ducander, Executive Director and Chief Counsel John A. Carstarphen, j~., (hie I Clerk and Counsel
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Richard ~ H'ind,·l!))"q(jf.jz'onsultant Harold A. Go~ld,, T~~al Consultant J. Thomas Ratchford, Science Consultant Philip P. Dickinson, Technical Consultant
W illiam G. Wells, Jr., Technical Consultant John D. Holmleld, Science Policy Consultant
Carl Swartz, Minority Staff Joseph Del Riego, M inority Staff
Eliza bet(! 'SI ~&frcubrlilli~tciti1ic; ~S~l\Jb ~{sistant Frank J. Giroux, Clerk
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
H. Guyford Stever, President, Carnegie-Mellon University.
MODERATOR
Hon. James W. Symington, Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications.
THEME ADDRESS
Dr. James C. Fletcher, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
GUEST PANELISTS
Dr. Brian O'Brien, Consulting Physicist; Chairman, NASA Space Program Advisory Council,i Chairman, National Academy of Sciences Advisory to Commander, Air torce Systems Command.
Dr. Allen E. Puckett, Executive Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Hughes Aircraft Company.
Dr. A. K. Thiel, Senior Vice President, TRW Systems Group. Mr. Daniel J. Fink, Vice President and General Manager, Space Division, The
General Electric Company. Dr. William T. Pecora, Undersecretary, Department of the Interior. Dr. Robert N . Colwell! Associate Director, Space Sciences Laboratory, University
of California, Berke ey. Dr. George J. Zissis, Research Physicist, Institute of Science and Technology,
University of Michigan. Dr. Robert M. White, Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration. Dr. Edward E. David, Jr., Science Advisor to the President. Mr. Robert L. Lillestrand, Director of Electro-Optics Research, Control Data
Corporation. Dr. Peter A. Castruccio, Program Manager, Ecology and Civil Programs, Federal
Systems Division, IBM Corporation. Dr. Carl Hammer, Director, Computer Sciences, Federal Systems Division,
UNIVAC.
INTERNATIONAL GUEST PANELISTS
Dr. Norman Fisher, Chairman, Australian Committee on Earth Resources Satellites, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Canberra, Austrialia.
Dr. Fernando De Mendonca, General Director, lnstituto de Pesquisas Espaciais, Brazil.
Dr. Franco Fiorio, Chairman, United Nations Working Group on Remote Sensing of the Earth by Satellites.
Dipl.-lng, Armin Spaeth, Head1 Office of Research Policy on Space and Aviation, Ministry of Science and Education, Bonn, Germany.
PROGRAM
REMOTE SENSING OF EARTH RESOURCES
In recent years it has been increasingly recognized that information about the earth and its complex environment is highly importa nt to the future o f man . In gaining this informa tion 1 the technology o f remote sensing by aircraft and satellites offers great promise. For this reason, " Remote Sensing of Earth Resources" has been selected as the theme o f the Thirteenth Panel Meeting. The va rious sessions will be devoted to obtaining a better understanding o f the technological, administrative, and political factors related to remote sensing of earth resources.
Opening Remarks:
OPENING SESSION
Tuesday 1 January 251 1972
Room 2318 Rayburn House Office Building
10:00 A.M.
Hon. George P. Mil ler, Chairman Hon . Carl Albert, Speaker, U.S. House o f Representatives Hon. Gerald R. Ford , Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Charles A. Mosher, Ranking Minority Member
The Keynote: H. Guyford Stever1 President, Carnegie-Mellon University
Moderator: Hon. James W . Symington1 Svbcommittee on Space Science a nd
Applications
Theme Address: NASA's Long-Range Earth Resources Survey Program. Dr. James C
Fletcher, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Dr. Allen E. Puckett, Executive Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Hughes Aircraft Company
Dr. A. K. Thiel, S!inier: V.B P~&'hll; QW Systems Group
Mr. Daniel J. Fink, Vice President and General Manager, Space Division, Thf~~@lf~~~~~\fBI:Wsu T .
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• Dr. William T. recora, naersecretary, uepart'P.~!\bH~ i r'tlt~ ntenor
Guest Panelists:
Dr. Robert N. Colwell, Associate Director, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley
Dr. George J. Zissis, Research Physicist, Institute of Science and Technology, University of Michigan
Dr. Robert M. White, Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Discussion Period
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Wednesday, January 26, 1972
2:00P.M.
INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
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Paper: 1. • Dr1 Edward1 E..~ D~Jvid, Jr., S,ience Advisor to the f;lr~sideljlt.
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Mr. Robert L. Lillestrand, Director of Electro-Optics Research, Control . Datp Corporation
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Dr. Carl Hammer, Director, Computer Sciepces, Federa l Systems Div., wneno) 4lhll'iM.tts d no n ·
Discussion Period um
Summary Remarks: Hon. James W. Symington
Closing Remarks: Hon. George P. Miller, Chairman
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PANEL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
OBJECTIVES
Develop a background of scientific, technical and policy information for the Committee on Science and Astronautics which
is authoritative, timely and candid, and which includes the points of view found in the scientific community.
Foster an improved understanding by scientists of the legislative responsibilities and processes as they relate to scientific research, development and education.
Identify spheres of scientific and technological research which offer exceptional promise for our national welfare and
security, and which need special legislative attention.
Discuss current methods for conducting research.
Provide information concerning availability of scientific manpower and educational needs.
Provide information on matters of international cooperation and organizations concerned with science and technology.
Maintain channels of communication between the Congress and the scientific community.