Satellite Observations of the Earth's Environment: Accelerating the Transition of Research to Operations

by Division on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on NASA-Noaa Transition from Research to Operations, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, et al.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030908749X
• ISBN13: 9780309087490
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.9"