| Airborne Geophysics and Precise Positioning: Scientific Issues and Future Directions Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Commission on Geosciences Environment an (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309051835 ISBN-13: 9780309051835 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $38.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1995 Annotation: The scientific objectives of the next generation of airborne geophysics programs were discussed within the framework of the technical elements. The following report is based primarily on information presented at the workshop and on the expertise of the workshop participants and the steering committee. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Geophysics - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology |
| Dewey: 550 |
| LCCN: 94068678 |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 5.72" W x 4.91" (0.40 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Global Positioning System, with its capability for both precisely positioning and navigating an aircraft, has created new scientific opportunities for studying the earth. This book examines the state of the art in airborne geophysics as integrated with new precise positioning systems, and it outlines the scientific goals of focused effort in airborne geophysics, including advances in our understanding of solid earth processes, global climate change, the environment, and resources. |