Chapter Nine RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Further areas of study can be identified in several ways. There are areas that are essentially international, while others are national. Some of these have long-range characteristics, while others are short- range. Unfortunately, this analytical approach is marred by the fact that such distinctions are blurred by reality. We live in an "intermestic" era. Nonetheless, the foregoing distinctions will be attempted. Recommended approaches will be identified Assuming the scientific and technological viability of a SPS, as well as the legality of its use, there is a long-range and short-range need--both internationally and nationally--to build a constructive and supportive attitude towards its use. To this end the fact will have to be established that a SPS will be used exclusively for peaceful, that is, non-aggressive, purposes; that its use would not produce excessive harms--and in the event that damages were to occur that they would be compensable--; and that through international agreement some means would be provided to share in the benefits derived from the SPS delivery of solar energy to Earth. At the world level many international bodies-- both public and private--wi11 be involved in the formation of policies allowing the realization of the above goals. Domestically it is to be expected that all elements of our pluralistic society will wish to be consulted. The national, state, and local governments will have important The recommendations are set out in Appendix K in tabular form.
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