In these circumstances, the aerospace field offers tremendous capabilities for effective disaster response. By analyzing the capabilities offered by these aerospace technologies, it becomes clear that increased funding and development would prove a boon to effective disaster response and recovery.
Author: Kyle Libby
Kyle Libby is a former research intern for the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS. His work focuses on research surrounding aerospace systems analysis and visualizations, soft power in space, counterterrorism, and disaster relief.