On the Development of Remote Sensing Methods and Technologies in Ukraine

This article is focused on analyzing the results of scientific researches of the Scientific Centre for Aerospace Research of the Earth of the Institute of Geological Science of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The article briefly describes the development of aerospace research of the Earth in Ukraine and the role of the Centre in remote sensing research carried out by institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The history of the Centre, its scientific schools and main areas of research are presented, the prospects for further development are outlined. Data of the organizational structure of the Centre and the achievements of the scientific team are represented. The contribution of employees of the Centre for the development of aerospace research in Ukraine is analyzed. The international activities of the Centre and its employees are presented. Further prospects for the development of research in the field of remote sensing in Ukraine are considered. It is noted that the strategy of research development will be set to implement the basic principles of world community, defined by UN decisions on sustainable development of humanity. It is noted that the development of novel effective methods and technologies based on using aerospace data and computer modeling of energy and mass exchange processes in the Earth geospheres will play a significant role in the solving this problem. The implementation of these methods and technologies will contribute to satisfaction the economic, defense and social needs of Ukraine, taking into account the fundamental program of postwar restoration and reconstruction of the national economy of Ukraine.