2017 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VI - Earth Observations
Chapter 603 - Remote Sensing
Sec. 60301 - Definitions

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 60301 (2017)
Section Name §60301. Definitions
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In this chapter:

(1) Geospatial information.—The term "geospatial information" means knowledge of the nature and distribution of physical and cultural features on the landscape based on analysis of data from airborne or spaceborne platforms or other types and sources of data.

(2) High resolution.—The term "high resolution" means resolution better than five meters.

(3) Institution of higher education.—The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3423.)

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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
60301 42 U.S.C. 16671. Pub. L. 109–155, title III, §311, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2920.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle VI - Earth Observations
CHAPTER 603 - REMOTE SENSING
Sec. 60301 - Definitions
Contains section 60301
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2920
124 Stat. 3423
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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