| Earth Science and Applications from Space: National Imperatives for the Next Decade and Beyond Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), Space Studies Board (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309140900 ISBN-13: 9780309140904 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $56.05 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: November 2007 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Physical Information: 454 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Natural and human-induced changes in Earth's interior, land surface, biosphere, atmosphere, and oceans affect all aspects of life. Understanding these changes requires a range of observations acquired from land-, sea-, air-, and space-based platforms. To assist NASA, NOAA, and USGS in developing these tools, the NRC was asked to carry out a decadal strategy survey of Earth science and applications from space that would develop the key scientific questions on which to focus Earth and environmental observations in the period 2005-2015 and beyond, and present a prioritized list of space programs, missions, and supporting activities to address these questions. This report presents a vision for the Earth science program; an analysis of the existing Earth Observing System and recommendations to help restore its capabilities; an assessment of and recommendations for new observations and missions for the next decade; an examination of and recommendations for effective application of those observations; and an analysis of how best to sustain that observation and applications system. |