18/07/2019
Importance of satellites in combating menace of kidnapping and other crimes in Nigeria
By Oladiran Fadipe
WHAT IS SATELLITE
As technology continue to grow,the potential of satellites will also advance, by the way there are two types of satellites, namely, the natural satellites and artificial satellites, but for the purpose of this work we shall limit our discussion to artificial satellites
An artificial satellites is a manufactured object that continuously orbit the earth or some other body in space,Most artificial satellites orbit the earth, nations use them to study the universe, help forecast the weather, transfer of telephone calls over the oceans, assist in navigation of ships and aircraft, monitor crops and other resources and support military activities.
The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellites ,Sputnik 1 in 1957,also united state and 40 countries including Nigeria has launched and operated satellites.
Types of artificial satellites
1. Scientific research
2. Weather
3 Communication
4. Navigation
5. Earth observing
6. Military
For the purpose of this work, we shall limit our work to navigation and military satellites
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Navigation satellites
Navigation satellites operate in networks and signal from network can reach receiver anywhere on earth.
Military satellites
Military satellites includes weather, communication, navigation, and earth observing satellites used for military purpose, in some case military satellites are called spy satellites Conclusively, from the above study, it is obvious that satellites has the potential to provide information and services to support global communication, economy, security and defence,safety and emergency management.
Reference
1. Improving urban traffic flow by Ogunsanya A A
2.2016 essay in media
Recommendation's
1. Training and retraining of our security agencies in advance technology
2. Provision of adequate satellites equipment to enables our securities harvest information directly for emergency management
3. Satellite station should be establish throughout the 36 States ,mobile station inclusive.
4. National orientation agency should be made active to create awareness and enlightenment of citizens on punishment of various crimes
5. The law should be strengthened to tackle various crimes in the country