Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development and Their Relation with Remote Sensing
<p>It is with pleasure that I welcome this initiative of the Arab Academy of Science and Technology<br />(AASTMT). I applaud the AASTMT for emphasis on the applications of renewable energy to<br />sustainable development. This new journal will assist in popularizing the significanc...
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| 语言: | English |
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Academy Publishing Center
2015-08-01
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| 丛编: | Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development |
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| 在线阅读: | http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RESD/article/view/82 |
| 总结: | <p>It is with pleasure that I welcome this initiative of the Arab Academy of Science and Technology<br />(AASTMT). I applaud the AASTMT for emphasis on the applications of renewable energy to<br />sustainable development. This new journal will assist in popularizing the significance of this important<br />effort. <br />Because the topic is rather new to many developing countries, emphasis is to be placed on<br />communicating the significance of the endeavor. Thus, scientists and technologists should attempt to<br />convey the expected benefits to the society at large. Articles and case studies in this new journal will<br />be case studies in an easy to follow explanation of the proper procedures and their expected benefits. <br />There is no limitation to subjects that would have an impact on the topic. For example, my own field of<br />studying the earth with data collected from space would have an impact. For example, the potential<br />use of satellite image data to the selection of sites for the generation of solar energy. This would be<br />based on the topography, measurements of the aridity index, and preferred locations near large cities,<br />as well explained by Dr. Hany El-Nokrashi in this volume. <br />It is clear that in Egypt and throughout the Arab world there is a need to emphasize the use of solar<br />energy. Our region includes some of the driest places on Earth. The impinging solar radiation during<br />most of the year would be invaluable to the production of all energy needs. In addition, many regions<br />are endowed with utilizable wind for the production of additional energy. The use of such research<br />would go a long way in sustaining a clean environment for a vast number of citizens. <br />For these reasons, I congratulate all those who embarked on bringing this valuable effort to fruition. It<br />is particularly significant that many participants in this effort represent younger generations of<br />Egyptians. I applaud you all and wish you continued success.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2356-8518 2356-8569 |