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

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

"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 dev...

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Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, 2007
Subjects:
Earth sciences > Research > United States.
Environmental sciences > Remote sensing.
Artificial satellites in earth sciences > United States.
Global environmental change > Remote sensing.
Environmental monitoring > Remote sensing.
Artificial satellites in remote sensing.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Earth science : scientific discovery and societal applications
  • The next decade of earth observations from space
  • From satellite observations to earth information
  • Summaries of recommended missions
  • Earth science applications and societal benefits
  • Human health and security
  • Land-use change, ecosystem dynamics, and biodiversity
  • Solid-earth hazards, natural resources, and dynamics
  • Climate variability and change
  • Weather science and applications
  • Water resources and the global hydrologic cycle.

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