| Satellite Observations of the Earth's Environment: Accelerating the Transition of Research to Operations Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climat (Author) |
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ISBN: 030908749X ISBN-13: 9780309087490 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $46.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: This report addresses the transition of research satellites, instruments, and calculations into operational service for accurately observing and predicting the Earth's environment. These transitions, which take place in large part between NASA and NOAA, are important for maintaining the health, safety, and prosperity of the nation, and for achieving the vision of an Earth Information System in which quantitative information about the complete Earth system is readily available to myriad users. Many transitions have been ad hoc, sometimes taking several years or even decades to occur, and others have encountered roadblocks--lack of long-range planning, resources, institutional or cultural differences, for instance--and never reached fruition. "Satellite Observations of the Earth's Environment recommends new structures and methods that will allow seamless transitions from research to practice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems |
| Dewey: 551.635 |
| LCCN: 2003107186 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 7.02" W x 9.92" (0.86 lbs) 181 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This report addresses the transition of research satellites, instruments, and calculations into operational service for accurately observing and predicting the Earth's environment. These transitions, which take place in large part between NASA and NOAA, are important for maintaining the health, safety, and prosperity of the nation, and for achieving the vision of an Earth Information System in which quantitative information about the complete Earth system is readily available to myriad users. Many transitions have been ad hoc, sometimes taking several years or even decades to occur, and others have encountered roadblocks?lack of long-range planning, resources, institutional or cultural differences, for instance?and never reached fruition. Satellite Observations of Earth's Environment recommends new structures and methods that will allow seamless transitions from research to practice. |