Earth science and applications from space : national imperatives for the next decade and beyond /

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Corporate author / creator:National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future.
Imprint:Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2007.
Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 428 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11213115
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ISBN:9780309667142
0309667143
0309103878
9780309103879
0309140900
9780309140904
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:"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."--
Other form:Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future. Earth science and applications from space. Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2007 0309103878