This book examines the possibilities for the use of satellite imagery in support of UN peacekeeping operations, and also to protect the national security of Canada. Experts in the field discuss the needs of peacekeeping operations, the requirements for the use of such imagery and the capabilities for providing it. The organizational, political and other issues which arise from the use of such imagery are also given careful consideration. Table of Contents Ch. 1: International Law Governing the Acquisition and Dissemination of Satellite Imagery Ch. 2: Availability and Potential Use of Low Spatial Resolution Ch. 3: Commercial Satellite Imagery Ch. 4: Trends in Commercial Satellite Imaging Ch. 5: Development of Geospatial Technology Ch. 6: Financial Consideration in the Acquistion of High Resolution Ch. 7: The use of Commercial Satellite Imagery Ch. 8: Organizing the United Nations Ch. 9: Peacekeeping and Intelligence Ch. 10: Commercial Satellite Imagery Ch. 11: Commercial Satellite Imagery and Canadian National Security Ch. 12: Two Steps Back Ch. 13: Access Control of Remote Sensing Ch. 14: Blue Eyes: Surveillance Satellites Ch. 15: Canada and Commercial Satellite Imagery