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

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Board On Atmospheric Sciences And Climate; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Aeronautics And Space Engineering Board; Space Studies Board; Committee On NASA-NOAA Transition From Research To Operations

Softcover

ISBN 10: 030908749X ISBN 13: 9780309087490

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2003

Synopsis

This report addresses the transition of research satellites, instruments, and calculations into operational service for accurately observing and predicting the Eartha (TM)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 roadblocksa "lack of long-range planning, resources, institutional or cultural differences, for instancea "and never reached fruition. Satellite Observations of Eartha (TM)s Environment recommends new structures and methods that will allow seamless transitions from research to practice.

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Committee on NASA-NOAA Transition from Research to Operations, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 030908749X
• ISBN 13: 9780309087490
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 181